Pergola or Patio Cover for an East Bay Backyard
Compare an open pergola with a solid patio cover, from afternoon shade and winter rain to daylight inside the house and the position of your dining table.
Creative Succulent Landscaping Ideas for Walls & Pots
From plant walls to decorative pots, succulents can provide a diverse, exotic addition to your outdoor space. No matter the application, a plant design with a well thought out irrigation system is critical in getting succulents to grow year around.
Determining how (and where) to incorporate them into your yard needs some thought. Succulents can be planted in many ways, including vertically!
Yard Drainage Checklist for East Bay Homes Before Winter Rain
A practical walk-through of drains, downspouts, soil and patio runoff before winter rain, with questions to bring to
What Really Drives Backyard Remodel Cost in the East Bay?
See the seven choices that shape East Bay backyard remodel cost, from access and drainage to pools, structures, finis
Hillside Landscaping Ideas for East Bay Homes
Make a sloped East Bay yard safer and more useful with smart grading, drainage, retaining walls, steps, planting, lig
Fire Pits & Fire Features: Extending Your Backyard Season
There's a specific moment that sells most people on a fire feature. It's usually October, the sun's gone down at 6pm, an
Hardscape Materials Guide: Pavers vs. Concrete vs. Natural Stone
Every backyard project eventually comes down to one question: what do you actually walk on? The patio, the walkway, t
Why a Backyard Master Plan Saves Homeowners Time, Money, and Regret
Most backyard projects don't start with a plan. They start with one idea. A new patio. A fire pit. Maybe a pool.
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Backyard Instead of Maintaining It
There's a point where maintenance stops making sense. A lot of homeowners keep repairing the same problems year after
Backyard Privacy Ideas: Landscaping Solutions That Actually Work
Your backyard should feel like your space. Not a place where you’re grilling burgers while your neighbor watches fr
Yard Drainage Solutions That Protect Your Backyard
A great backyard isn’t just about good-looking plants, a nice patio, or a fire pit everyone gathers around on weekends.
Pool + Landscape Integration: 5 Design Mistakes That Kill Your Backyard’s Flow
You finally pulled the trigger on the pool. Or maybe you're about to. Either way, you're dreaming about that backyard
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping for California Homes
There's a stubborn myth floating around California neighborhoods - that going drought-tolerant means settling for a yard
Retaining Walls: Ideas, Materials, and Everything You Need to Know Before Installing
If your yard has a slope, you have probably dealt with at least one of these problems: soil washing away after rain, gra