Sierra Madre

Garden View Landscape, Nursery & Pools proudly serves Sierra Madre, California with complete landscape construction and custom pool building—designed and built as one cohesive outdoor environment.

Sierra Madre sits along the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, and many properties here benefit from thoughtful planning around slope, drainage, terracing, and outdoor circulation. When a yard has elevation changes, the best outdoor spaces feel intentionally structured: patios that connect naturally to the home, steps and pathways that move comfortably through the landscape, and pool areas that take advantage of the setting while remaining safe, functional, and easy to maintain.

Our design-build approach makes the process straightforward. We guide you from concept through construction with coordinated planning for the entire scope—pool and spa construction, hardscape and masonry, planting and irrigation, grading and drainage, and landscape lighting—so everything works together and the finished yard feels complete.

Popular Sierra Madre projects include custom pools and spas, pool remodels and upgrades, terraced patios and entertaining areas, steps and retaining solutions for hillside conditions, pavers/concrete/natural stone hardscape, outdoor kitchens and fire features, privacy screening and structured planting, irrigation updates, drainage improvements, and lighting that enhances safety and ambiance.

If you’re looking for a Sierra Madre pool builder and landscape contractor who can manage the full outdoor transformation, explore project examples on this page and reach out to schedule a design consultation.

Modern backyard with a small pool and hot tub, surrounded by a green lawn, outdoor dining area, lounge chairs, deck, and a small dog sitting near the pool. The house and yard are lit by low voltage and sconce lights.
A Small-Space Pool Oasis in Sierra Madre
Not every backyard has room for sweeping lawns and oversized patios — and honestly, that’s part of the fun. This Sierra Madre project is a perfect example of how a small space can still live large with the right layout. The homeowners wanted a pool, outdoor dining, and a place to lounge, but the yard footprint was tight and every square foot mattered. The solution...
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A charming, two-story craftsman-style house is surrounded by lush green landscape with blooming flowers. A well-maintained pavers stone and concrete path leads to the front entrance.
Front Yard Landscape and Porch Remodel
When the front of your house needs remodeling, landscape contractors are not typically the first place you turn for creative design and construction. The smart new owners of this home, however, recognized the important interaction between the landscape and their house, and the value of having a singular point of responsibility in that intersection. Having the same hands blend the elements of designing and building...
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A cozy backyard setup features a lit fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a pool with vibrant blue water, a covered patio with cushioned seating, and a small dog sitting on the paver patio. The space is beautifully illuminated against a night sky.
Informal Function and Flow in Sierra Madre
This client approached us with a large backyard featuring a small, kidney-shaped pool that was both visibly and functionally outdated. The spacious backyard had served them well, as their athletic children enjoyed it for outdoor activities. While the client wanted to maintain enough lawn for sports and their large dog, they also desired more functional outdoor living spaces. They envisioned a gathering area for family...
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A charming garden scene featuring a small brick building with a shingled roof and arched doorway. The pathway is lined with blooming flowers, shrubs, and trees, with a French bulldog sitting at the entrance. The garden is neatly landscaped with stone tiles.
Landscape Relationship in Sierra Madre
This project serves as an excellent example of how to integrate various functional areas in a landscape, ensuring they relate harmoniously to each other. Situated on a long and relatively narrow lot, the property presents multiple distinct areas, yet they are skillfully tied together using a consistent palette of materials—most notably, brick paving and siding. This material unification mirrors the musical principle of repetition, where...
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A landscaped backyard features a swimming pool with gentle waterfalls and rocky edges. A stone pavers path winds through lush greenery and colorful flowers, leading to a cozy seating area adorned with soft lighting. Recent pool remodels have enhanced the space, while trees and bushes create a serene backdrop.
Pool Remodel and Front Yard Landscape
Garden View did a front and backyard overhaul to this Sierra Madre, California residence. The front yard was redesigned with the entrance and shrubbery in mind, and the pool was changed from an outdated and boring brick-edged pool to a free-form pool and backyard paradise!
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A serene backyard features a stacked stone pool illuminated by soft lights. It's surrounded by lush greenery, flowering bushes, and a Japanese style water feature with rocks. A wooden pergola with seating stands at the far end, providing a cozy relaxation spot.
Sierra Madre Japanese Garden
There is a lot going on in this yard but the chaus it is calmed by the value (masses) of water, greenery, and consistent paving and use of similar materials. Harmony in Landscape DesignThis project exemplifies harmony through its distinct and identifiable elements, making it an excellent example of how various components can work together to create a cohesive landscape. While harmony often evokes a...
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Outdoor patio area with a stone bar and grill station, two bar stools, and red umbrella. Concrete steps lead to an elevated terrace with garden beds, lounge chairs, and a modern ADU. Surrounding greenery and evening lighting create a serene ambiance.
Sierra Madre Modern Landscape
The design illustrated in the pictures masterfully uses contrast through a thoughtful combination of materials, textures, and lines, enriching the visual and emotional experience. The composite deck’s textured surface sharply contrasts with the smoothness of the adjacent concrete, creating a striking juxtaposition. The deliberate intersection of the deck’s lines with the cantilevered stairs further amplifies this contrast. The stairs, angled away from a typical ninety-degree...
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A luxurious backyard with a large, illuminated swimming pool featuring a waterfall. The area is surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees. A cozy seating area with chairs and a table is on the right.
Sierra Madre Rock Pool Oasis
Every Element of Rhythm is Achieved Here1. The Beat: The palm trees and boulders, strategically placed throughout the landscape (except at the grotto), are evenly spaced and balanced, creating a consistent beat that establishes the foundational rhythm of the garden.2. Flow & Movement: The flow of the landscape directs the eye along winding paths, across lawns, and over the pool. Movement is dynamically created by...
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A charming Spanish-style, two-story house features a red-tiled roof and warmly lit windows at dusk. The beautifully landscaped front yard includes water-wise, vibrant flowers and green shrubs, with a winding brick pathway leading up to the entrance. Two large potted plants frame the stairs.
Spanish Style Water-Wise Front and Back Yards
This project is another excellent example of the benefits of a great contractor/client team relationship. The clients gave their input while respecting the opinions and expertise of the professionals. They were complimentary and grateful to every craftsman involved in bringing their vision to life. This approach coupled with appreciation is contagious, and as the project evolved, every crew member was eager to do their absolute...
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