“Everybody is a Star”

Discover an urban secret space unfolding across multiple levels, connected by a staircase that serves as both a visual anchor and a journey of small surprises, with intriguing artifacts tucked along the way. Succulents and roses mingle with herbs, adding texture, fragrance, and gentle pops of color, while fruit trees, lemon, lime, and peach, offer delightful, sun-warmed snacks. An upper-level lounge crowns the garden, surrounded by potted plants and creatively staged vignettes that lend an eclectic charm to this tranquil hillside haven.

“If you Want me to Stay”

Experience a living paradise where jungle lushness and woodland calm coexist, with stately palms rising beside a towering redwood, their scale lending a sense of grandeur and timelessness. Broad shade trees form a cool, nurturing canopy, allowing the lush vegetation below to thrive, even in the heat of day. Listen for the gentle sounds from a hidden stream as it cascades over smooth stones, weaving through bamboo, ferns and cycads, before revealing a serene koi pond, where water stills and ornamental fish glide below the surface—inviting you to pause, breathe and absorb the calm of a true garden Shangri-la.

“Sing a Simple Song”

Step into a contemporary oasis with a soothing and Zen-like atmosphere where tropical and mediterranean plants blend.  Olive trees in silvery green tones, flowering passion fruit vines and creeping fig add living texture as lofty palms sway overhead. Enhancing the modernistic aesthetic, smooth concrete pavers paired with white gravel gently terrace toward the home, creating clean grounding lines accented by artfully placed sculptural stones. A refreshing plunge pool and spa adjoining an outdoor cabana living room, make for a restful, open-air, tropical escape.

“Trip to my Heart”

Nestled behind a lush living wall of towering ficus, emerges a sophisticated, French-inspired, park-like garden with a calm, elegant tone. Fragrant iceberg roses and manicured boxwood hedges frame a romantic white gazebo—the heart of the garden. A pair of mature sycamore trees bring balance and gentle shade to the central green, lending a sense of permanence and grace. Nearby, neatly arranged beds of fruit trees, culinary herbs, and seasonal vegetables introduce a practical, life-giving layer, seamlessly blending everyday usefulness with timeless beauty.

“Family Affair”

Welcome to this architecturally refined garden, where lush plantings in muted tones and natural hardscapes flow seamlessly from the home’s front entry to the rear yard. Gravel and stone walkways along with drought-tolerant ground cover are integrated to create structure and continuity throughout the landscape. Soft layers of ornamental grasses, ginger and flax add graceful movement and richness while large lily pads introduce a calming water element. Overlooking the ridge of the hillside a wooden deck with a hot tub, provides the perfect spot to relax and capture the scene of the city skyline, completing an inviting family-friendly retreat.

“Ride the Rhythm”

Let your imagination run wild in this garden of tropical fantasy. Presenting a profuse kaleidoscope of unique trees, fruits, flowers and vegetation gathered, over decades from all around the world. Saturated colors and exotic forms create a surreal atmosphere where a river of cobalt colored glass catches the light as winds through the garden. Meandering paths and unusual, collected and recycled treasures, placed throughout add intrigue and a distinctly whimsical spirit. Despite its lush abundance, the garden is thoughtfully designed to use very little water, the result of more than 30 years of careful planting, patience, and passion for this botanical wonderland.

“Dance to the Music”

Enhanced by vibrant splashes of color woven throughout, this Moroccan-inspired garden offers multiple places to relax and reflect. Taking center stage, an elevated seating area beneath a festooned pergola immediately draws the eye, creating a natural focal point for lively gatherings. Close by, a bubbling fountain adds a soothing rhythm, while a glowing fire pit invites visitors to gather. River rocks dotted with sculptural succulents wind through the landscape, alongside beds abounding with variegated bougainvillea. Decorative panels and ornamental metal art embellish the walls, adding character and a hint of shimmer—all, layering the space with a unique exotic allure.

“Sexy Situation”

Thoughtful composed around a soft expanse of artificial turf, this vibrant garden emerges with a calm, sensual ambiance. A backdrop of lush hedges border the space, heightening a sense of privacy and intimacy while a gentle water feature adds a soothing soundtrack. Layered plantings of Japanese forest grass, coastal rosemary, and corydaline bring year-round interest, punctuated by blooms in sunny yellows and bold reds creating a rich, dimensional palette. Designed for everyday enjoyment and casual gatherings, this inviting, restful space can be relished just as beautifully from inside the home as from within the landscape itself.

“I Want to Take you Higher”

Explore a terraced hillside garden, organized around a central stairway that guides you through a series of outdoor living and entertaining spaces. Upon entry, an attractive, inviting shaded patio, adorned with a wall of staghorn fern, offers a cool retreat by day. Evergreen plantings, succulents, and layered shrubs flourish among the terraces providing beauty and year-round interest, while mature trees and clipped hedges create a comforting sense of enclosure. Venture upward, where city views dramatically unfold drawing the eye beyond the garden’s edge. As evening falls, the stacked-stone fireplace becomes the focus along with ambient lighting adding warmth and gentle drama, making the garden just as, serene and inviting at night as it is during the day.



“Hot Fun in the Summertime”

Behold a feast for the eyes in this expansive, tree-infused, garden where a rich tapestry of trees rises in layers across a gentle slope, creating a parklike sense of scale and wonder. Winding stone paths move through a wild yet intentional landscape, inviting exploration from multiple vantage points that reveal a majestic pool, its vivid, electric-blue hues glimmer between bark covered trunks and lush foliage. Dappled light filters through the canopy, offering cool shade and fleeting moments of sun over beds of azaleas, aeonium succulents, statice and a diverse array of plantings woven throughout the hillside. Picturesque and immersive, the garden carries a relaxed sophistication offering a peaceful escape into natural splendor.