A view looking back at the clients house shows the variety of plants to add constant seasonal color and offers a glimpse of the multiple patios created.

This view looking down from the driveway shows more of the colorful plant varieties used as well as the large entertaining areas and paths through the gardens.

Natural boulders and flagstone from local quarries were used to help the landscape blend with the native foothills that surround the project.

Before: This before photo illustrates some of the challenges of undulating grade as well as the arid native foothills landscape.

This after photo from nearly the same angle shows the stark difference after the project was completed, creating an oasis for our client.

This photo during construction shows challenges of constructing the patios and paths while utilizing many of the natural grade changes.

This photo during construction shows walls that had to be built under an existing deck as well as the use of natural boulder slabs to create steps.

Multiple patios at different elevations helped create distinct areas that could function for multiple purposes. The customer has hosted concerts using the patio on the left as the stage.

Walls and plantings were used to help create smaller spaces within the landscape for more intimate settings.

Cultivars of drought tolerant plants helped add color while still blending with the natural environment.

The clients' furniture choices gave each area of the project distinct functions and affords the customer the ability to admire their colorful plants from multiple angles.

An informal flagstone path wraps around the outside of the entertainment spaces for access to admire and maintain the many plants installed in this landscape.

This photo, taken from the deck, shows the amazing views of the natural surrounding that work in harmony with the new plantings and entertainment space.

The many facets of this project required multiple plans to communicate the ideas to the client. This drawing combines the hardscape plan, perennial planting plan and woody plants planting plan.