In true California style, this home includes a sport court, beer taps, and lounge space. Turf made of 100% polyethylene and concrete counters in the outdoor bar give a natural appearance with artificial surfaces, meaning this backyard is open for fun all year long.

This front yard retreat blossoms to perfection each season with minimal effort. From the Hakonechloa grasses trimmed only in the winter to the subtle gray fence coating that will last for years, each detail is layered to guarantee a garden that boasts all year round.

A custom deck made of IPE gives this new build plenty of entertaining space for both formal and casual occasions. Bunches of large, creamy Sally Holmes roses along the fence, give soft, organic touches to accentuate this home’s classic, white architecture.

A once unleveled backyard has been transformed into an expansive woodland escape. Adorned with a fully permitted pergola and appointed with the finest amenities, this family will enjoy California living throughout the year.

Inviting and private, this small-space entertaining solution features a distinctive stone patio and fire pit surrounded by lush foliage and butterfly-friendly perennials.

More than a mere front yard, this impressive entry garden reflects the home's architecture and creates a serene journey for anyone who visits. Seating areas accommodate solitary moments as well as more social gatherings.

This enchanting Menlo Park garden features inspiring plantings for year-round interest with flowers, foliage, textures, and form. Each season brings new surprises, delighting the homeowners and their neighbors alike.

A serene and tranquil resort-style pool echoes the dramatic scale of an expansive, manicured lawn. Mature ferns and lush succulents accent the design and transport the owners from their favorite spa destination to their own backyard.

A previously unusable hillside is now integrated into the larger landscape thanks to fieldstone terracing and steps. A secret seating area is furnished with hand-crafted Adirondack-style chairs that overlook shade plantings and a pristine lawn.

A classical green-and-white landscape feels timeless thanks to formal architectural lines and cottage-style plantings. Stone retaining walls elevate the perennial planting beds and capture additional garden space at the base of mature redwood trees.

Multiple textures and a full spectrum of green bring interest to this front shade garden that encircles a small lawn. Dappled light from the canopy above illuminates ever-changing focal points throughout the landscape.

A meandering entrance is lined with lavish plantings and sculptural clipped boxwood, defining a distinctive drive. The refined paving pattern reflects attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Together, art and nature make a grand gesture in this idyllic setting where well-placed ornamentation and sculpture are juxtaposed with stately live oak trees, a sweeping strolling lawn, and a sunken swimming pool.

Carefully shaped hedges and crisp white plantings provide curb appeal and reflect the Arts and Crafts architectural influences of the home. The finely-built picket fence, custom gate, and stone walkway lend character and charm that welcome you in.

Demonstrating that landscapes can be both beautiful and functional, an edible herb and salad garden lends a note of whimsy (not to mention ingredients for a fabulous meal) to a traditional setting with an expansive lawn and stately live oak and redwood trees.

The structure of this garden relies on geometric shapes, repeated forms, and deciduous trees. Add flowering perennials, bulbs, and annuals and it also serves as a delightful cutting garden for the home's floral arranger.

This elegant arbor is both an architectural focal point and the framework for two graceful swinging benches. Children and grownups alike are drawn to this garden getaway. Elsewhere, an in-ground trampoline and a fire pit offer other reasons to stay outdoors.

A custom fire pit entices humans to its elemental heat source, providing warmth on cool California evenings throughout the year. Low-maintenance artificial turf surrounds the area, a safe and environmentally-sensible choice that complements live lawn used elsewhere.