Relaxing Napa-style yard

One of the main things our client wanted for their yard was to keep it simple and relaxing, so they’d have a small shrine home where they could take a breather after a long day. And so, we did. Building a new fire pit area with gravel, adding a green wall and a pondless water feature as a final touch.

A new fire pit area was built, using gravel to avoid compromising the leaning tree in the yard. A green wall was added as a focal point to break the fence that surrounded the yard.

A pondless water feature was installed. The sound of the waterfall adds more to the relaxing feeling of the yard.

A flagstone patio was also built, which would serve as a dining area.

Couches and chairs were also added to the deck area.

A final detail was added to the yard: a piece of driftwood that was laying around the site. It was framed and hung as a decorative touch.

Photography by Irina Alexandrova

Want to add vibrant color and charm to your rock garden or gravel path, without all the fuss? Let me introduce you to your...

Scorching temps ahead? Hot summer days are great for beach trips, but not so much for your lawn! If you’ve ever watched your once-lush...

Before you dive into heavy trimming, I recommend a simple but powerful trick: use hand pruners to snip small holes — or “windows” —...