Rock backyard

When we bought our house, we were shocked by the fact that California doesn’t believe in giving you a backyard! We’re originally from North Carolina, so we’re used to seeing new homes with grass in the backyard already. You know what our house came with? Dirt. That’s it. No grass, no landscaping. Just dirt. We […]

A pool that became a labyrinth of play and wonder A Northwest Washington, DC estate where swimming is a family affair felt understandably incomplete without a pool. The new addition would be a dedicated space for the family’s competitive swimmers and a gathering point for entertainment and play for the young children. This project required […]

Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.

Want to create a dedicated area in your yard for a built in fire pit? Want to get rid of undesirable grass at the same time? We’ll show you how to do both in this article creating a beautiful fire pit area that you will enjoy for many years. Fire pit areas require a non

Working in rocks into your garden and beds is a beautiful way to add texture. Use our easy tips for landscaping with rocks and boulders that you will love.

HGTV: Sage Design Studios integrated terraces and drought-conserving plants into the front and back yard designs to help this Southwestern home conserve water.

Today I am talking all about the backyard makeover we've spent the last few weekends working on!