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Serenity: stone in flowing lines
Soquel, California
Find your serenity: stone is set into flowing lines that invite you into the quiet refuge of the garden. You are welcomed into a calm world of grace and elegance.

 
       
 

Shady retreat: fiery highlights
Soquel, California
Find a shady retreat within a leafy bower. Spend a moment to watch the filtered light move through the various forms and textures of foliage. The sun illuminating the subtle tints of green and catching fiery highlights.

 
       
       
Modern lines, vivid color   Moden lines, vivid color

Aptos, California
Saunter into a garden of bold lines, striking planting, and vibrant accents. Warm your toes at the handsome outdoor fireplace. Gaze upon the Sun setting over the infinite horizon, as you indulge in a tasty wood-fired pizza. Unwind and relax as your eyes travel from dramatic plants to undulating concrete and onto the indelible ocean views.

 
       
 

Awaken the Senses
University of California at Santa Cruz:
Arboretum Aroma Garden

Arrive at this public entry-garden and let your senses fly. Meander the concrete pathways and inhale the lively, playful plant aromas. Watch and listen to the bees at work on a lavender bloom. Venture on a moonwalk and draw in night-blooming fragrances. Feel the soft foliage of potted geranium and refresh on a sprig of potted mint. Read more about this commission at the UCSC website.

 
       
Innate elegance: firepit  

Innate Elegance
Aptos, California
Immerse yourself in the calm and luxury of this seaside garden. Retreat into seclusion beside the encompassing curved glass wall. Amble into a soak in the bubbling spa. Relax by the warmth of the exuberant fire, while food cooks on the grill. Enjoy the earthy tones, intricate stonework, and profusion of beautiful plants.

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Rippling water: florals & herbs
Santa Cruz, California
Listen to the murmur of rippling water flowing and falling into a pool. Watch fish glide beneath the reflections of the changing seasons. From spring’s first flush to winter’s rest, the flowers and herbs of each season will keep you in tune with the natural world.

 
 

Simplicity: easy care, clean lines
Aptos, California
Find simplicity: live with a garden designed with a minimum of care and complications. Live with a garden of restrained exuberance and enduring beauty.

 
       
 

Dramatic: textures and lines
Aptos, California
Achieve beauty with the juxtaposition of concrete and water. An inviting space for family and friends is complimented with bold shapes, elegant lines and varying texture, set against the dramatic background of changing sky and the Pacific Ocean.

 
       
 

Peaceful oasis: flowers, stone
Capitola by the Sea, California
Create a peaceful transition from the hectic world into your home. This entry garden softens and calms with subtle colors, delicate blooms and natural stone.

 
 

 

 
 
 

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