Newport Beach Sidewalk Garden in Bloom

I went to check out the Newport Beach Sidewalk Garden in the Spring time and so much has changed! What a difference a season makes. Take a look at the Guara, the flowers are vibrant pink!

Corona del Mar Remodel

I completed the concept design for this project in September of 2009. The home is located in Corona del Mar and is a private residence. The home is being remodeled and the Home Owners Association has strict guidelines that trees and structures can't exceed 14'. This was a challenge as the homes are located close to each other and the need for privacy is a must. We also wanted to achieve a "California Friendly" (drought tolerant or low water use) garden and introduce new plant species for the owner.

Here are a few "Before Photos" of the backyard. The plan is to demo the exisitng pool and build a new pool, spa, BBQ area, outdoor living room with fireplace and trellis and a new garden. The front yard will be completely redone as well with a new walkway, pilasters with steps, lighting and planting.

Here is the final concept plan. This is the unrendered plan, so not as pretty as the final drawing that was given to the client, but you can see the layout and the space I was left to design with.

Organic Vegetable Garden at Home

We built Redwood planter boxes today for the Organic Vegetable Garden. These boxes cost about $125 each including soil and amendments. We used 2x6 redwood and 4x4 posts.

We posthole dug the corners so the planters would be set into the earth.


We reused an old wood crate for our trellis support for the Sugar Snap Peas.


I am now planting the garden with squash, eggplant and golden zucchini based on the appropriate spacing recommended.


A close up of the snap peas!

This took approx. 4 hours to complete not including the time to pick up the lumber, soil and plants. Let me know if you would like a vegetable or fruit garden in your yard!