
Forest Hills Backyard Escape
Creating natural indoor/outdoor living space in San Francisco
San Francisco Mission: Urban park-like paradise
This garden renovation brought modern shape and texture to a vintage space.


East Bay drought-proofing: A suburban lawn re-imagined
In Moraga, a tired and water-hogging lawn makes way for a drought-tolerant meadow.
Eureka Valley makeover: Backyard blight becomes hidden delight
This Victorian garden renovation borrowed from the modern-lifestyle playbook, “When all else fails, cover it with a deck.”


Twin Peaks front garden upgrades: From staging to something special
When the “for sale” sign came down, the real garden went in.
Orinda landscape upgrades: Desert garden with a view
Before selling, these owners finally created the garden they always wanted. Then they wished they had done it sooner.


Excelsior backyard renovation: Organic overhaul
An overlooked boxy mess gets fresh life as an organic and open rain garden retreat.
SF Outer Sunset: Discovering a new favorite space
This garden makeover was a combination of archaeology and evolution.
Creating a relaxing outdoor area.


Bernal Heights pocket garden: Colorful and compact courtyard
Think you don’t have enough space to create a magical garden for entertaining and enjoyment? Check this out.
Potrero Hill: Ultra-modern refresh
Deborah Thomas Gardens teamed up with a local celebrity for this daring design.


North Oakland small space garden: Postage stamp privacy
A long neglected side-yard becomes a private retreat and social focal point.
Noe Valley garden makeover: Flowers and bountiful color
Color, cut flowers, and more color make this small space garden a happy welcome home in every season.


East Oakland: Front lawn be gone!
Reused materials and water-friendly plants replace front lawn.