When COVID first hit, this family knew they needed outdoor space for respite and play.  We transformed postage-stamp sized front and back yards to be beautiful, low-water, low-maintenance and high use for the family.

 

The backyard is the treasure for the family.  It includes a large Connecticut Bluestone patio for both dining and lounging, custom play structures for their young daugher including a sand box / chalk board and a cedar swing, and a lawn of CA native sod (using ~50% less water than traditional turf, less mowing and minimal organic fertilizer). 

 

A triangular pergola creates more coziness around the lounge area. 

Fruit trees and low-maintenance ornamentals surround the area, along with 2 raised vegetable beds.