Project Portfolio

view from pond at bottom of waterfall backyard landscape
Backyard Slope with Waterfall and Multiple Koi Ponds
This backyard renovation has two Koi Ponds with a stream and landing area. An outdoor kitchen is at the top and a Trex deck with seating area and firepit hangs...
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A Pasadena backyard rock pool with a natural waterfall, surrounded by tropical plants and trees. There are lounge chairs on a stone deck, a wooden bridge over the pool, and soft ambient lighting enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
Backyard with Free Form Rock Pool and Spa
The backyard of this Pasadena home is sloped because it is up in the foothills. We worked with the homeowner to come up with this brilliant backyard oasis that is in...
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A serene Craftsman-style backyard features a pool with clear water, a hot tub, sun loungers under umbrellas, and a seating area. A rectangular house with large windows and patio doors is in the background. A family-friendly cartoon character is humorously depicted in the bottom left corner.
Craftsman Small Yard & Pool Pasadena
Value In this project, the simplicity of the design is one of its most appealing demeanors. The mass of the pool and hedge, combined with the expanse of grass on...
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A luxurious Sunland backyard scene features a custom pool with clear blue water, surrounded by loungers and a hot tub. The area includes a fire pit, tropical hut-style umbrellas, and modern house structures in the background. Blossoming plants adorn the landscape.
Custom Pool and Backyard in Sunland
Orchestration - tying it all togetherJust like an orchestra a conductor ties all the elements togetherThis is a good time to bring back the discussion on the 15 principles of...
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An outdoor patio with a tiled floor features a long dining table on the right and a cozy seating area with a fireplace at the back. A manicured lawn with palm trees and flowers surrounds a lit swimming pool. An ADU is visible in the background at dusk.
El Campo Estate and Botanical Gardens
Garden View originally landscaped this 2.5-acre Pasadena property 15 years ago and has done several upgrades since. We have been maintaining this gorgeous property since the first installation. The home...
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A backyard oasis at dusk featuring a free form swimming pool with a cascading waterfall, surrounded by lush landscaping, various tropical plants, and flowers. Poolside lounge chairs and an umbrella sit on a spacious patio, creating a serene and luxurious setting.
Free Form Swimming Pool Install and Landscape
This Duarte, California residence was transformed from an ugly yard to a backyard paradise.   The clients went with a Tahoe Blue Mini Pebble color for the pool, and used Mr....
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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,...
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A luxurious backyard features a swimming pool with clear blue water, a spacious patio area with comfortable seating, and a modern house with an open outdoor kitchen and shaded pergola. The area is surrounded by lush green trees and well-maintained landscaping.
Functional Relationship
This yard emanates functional elegance, seamlessly blending various elements to create an inviting and sophisticated outdoor space. There is a dedicated patio seating area with a fire pit that creates...
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A luxury outdoor patio with wicker furniture, colorful cushions, and potted plants under a wooden pergola. The expertly designed landscape opens to a curvaceous, illuminated swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, custom Spanish Tile, overlooking a scenic horizon at twilight.
Infinity-Edge Pool with Mediterranean Style Landscape
Pasadena is the lucky location of this Mediterranean style landscape. The client wanted gigantic palm trees put into the front yard and an Italian villa style landscape/pool. The infinity-edge pool...
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A nighttime view of a stunning outdoor pool area. The swimming pool features a unique custom tile sunburst design at the bottom, and surrounding lounge chairs are lit by elegant ambient lighting. Trees and mountains are visible in the background under a clear night sky, showcasing exquisite swimming pool construction.
La Canada Art Deco Estate
Relationship Everything in this landscape connects and repeats, creating a balanced rhythm and a sense of harmony.The fountain begins on one side of the driveway, flows gracefully under it, and...
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A modern home in Pasadena with geometric architecture features large windows and is surrounded by a landscaped yard. The backyard boasts a pool build and a hot tub, with a small dog standing on the deck. Lush greenery and tall trees enhance the serene setting under a sunset sky.
Landscape Pool Build Pasadena
Back Yard:Line in Landscape DesignEverything about this ultra-modern design emphasizes flow. The lines of the short walls, the grass strips in the concrete, and even the branches of the oak...
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A modern house with large windows and flat roofs features an elegant outdoor swimming pool area. The pool, crafted with expert swimming pool construction, has steps leading into the water and a small waterfall feature.
Modern Architecture
On this property, Garden View was responsible for building the ADU/pool house, the pergola, and the pathway connecting the pool house to the patios, landscaping walls, and planters. The existing...
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A modern pool illuminated with blue lights, surrounded by lounge chairs with striped cushions. This modern ranch-style oasis includes a stone patio, a cozy firepit area, an ADU with gym equipment in it, and lush greenery in the background.
Modern Meets Ranch
The client envisioned a modern design, yet the house was a Ranch style. To achieve this vision, we integrated modern features into the rustic Ranch aesthetic. The rockwork, composed of...
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A modern swimming pool illuminated at night features a sleek deck and a multi-leveled waterfall spilling into the pool. Three decorative glass spheres sit on a stone platform near the water's edge, while tall potted plants line the back fence, showcasing expert swimming pool construction.
Modern Zen Arcadia
The light in this project highlights various features while integrating other principles of art. It emphasizes the striking, formally placed pots and enhances the movement in water features. Up-lights on...
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A backyard features a pool with Concrete Slab Stepping stones, a patio with lawn chairs and a table beside a built-in grill, and an outdoor seating area under large umbrellas. The house has a rustic charm with French doors and soft outdoor lighting.
Pasadena Stepper Pool
Pasadena backyard with steps through the poolThis project implies movement as the steppers guide you right across the pool, separating the spa from the main pool. The steppers lead you...
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A beautifully landscaped backyard featuring a swimming pool with a rock waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers. There's a wooden pergola with cushioned seating on the left, a stone patio with a grill and dining area on the right, and twilight sky overhead—a perfect vision for any pool remodel.
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...
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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....
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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 lines of the decking material point towards the distant studio shed office, intersected by a parallel counter and contrasted against the angled, straight cantilevered steps. These lines are relieved...
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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...
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A luxurious small backyard in Glendora features a pool with two white lounge chairs submerged at one end. A stone fountain spills into the pool. The space is accented with potted plants, wicker furniture with cushions, an outdoor table, an umbrella, and ambient evening lighting.
Small Glendora Back Yard
A large hedge provides privacy and serves as an unassuming backdrop, enhancing the overall value by adding mass and scale without clutter, framing the yard, and directing your eye to...
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A beautifully lit backyard at dusk in South Pasadena features a Craftsman-style patio with a large dining table set. The patio overlooks a spacious garden with manicured lawns, flower beds, and trees.
South Pasadena Craftsman
DISTANCEThis project guides you through different "rooms" in the yard, each leading to unique destinations. The rooms are created by the use of seat walls, which make you feel like...
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A South Pasadena infinity pool with a glass tile jacuzzi adjacent, overlooking a scenic view of Downtown Los Angeles at sunset. Lounge chairs and a firepit are placed on the concrete patio near a palm tree, creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
South Pasadena infinity
This project uses Value to project distance use of masses of dark and light colors. The mass of lighter color paving in the forefront gives way toThe large blue and...
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A modern backyard in South Pasadena features a rectangular pool with water fountains along the side. Beside the pool are lounge chairs under a large umbrella and a built-in outdoor fireplace. This tiny yard is full of function, bordered by a manicured hedge and concrete stepping stones.
South Pasadena Tiny Yard Full of Function
Symmetry doesn’t have to be obvious or equal on opposite sides to produce a sense of balance and relationship. Subtle symmetry can create a subconscious feeling of harmony and order...
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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...
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A beautiful backyard pool area at night, featuring a lagoon-style swimming pool with a waterfall, lush greenery, palm trees, and a pergola. The tranquil scene is lit by soft lighting, highlighting the natural stone patio and vibrant plants—truly an exquisite backyard remodel.
Swimming Pool and Backyard Remodel
This San Marino, California backyard and pool was remodeled with an eclectic style that mixed Thai and Spanish elements. Free form with pool and spa.
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An elegant backyard pool, the highlight of a recent backyard renovation, features a waterfall cascading over a stone wall. The swimming pool is surrounded by stacked stone. Lush plants and soft lighting create a serene atmosphere, with patio furniture arranged around the space.
Swimming Pool Install and Backyard Renovation
This pool and backyard remodel utilized five foot raised bond beams to achieve the raised waterfall spa and stacked stone walls. LED lights were used to illuminate the flagstone steps...
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A luxurious backyard features a swimming pool installation with a built-in hot tub, multiple water fountains, a covered patio with a dining area, and landscaped greenery. The evening lighting enhances the serene and elegant atmosphere of the outdoor space.
Swimming Pool Installation and Front Yard Landscape
This project is a remarkable example of maximizing the potential of a small backyard. Initially, the back hill sloped down to a planter, making the yard feel cramped. The client...
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A luxurious backyard features a large, illuminated swimming pool and spa surrounded by a stone patio. The area is adorned with colorful flowers, cozy lounge chairs, and an outdoor kitchen under a covered patio. Steps lead up to the home, with soft evening lighting accentuating the space.
Swimming Pool, Spa, and Outdoor Kitchen
This Arcadia, California project had the whole pool moved closer to the house.  The outdoor kitchen area was done with Viking Appliances.  The pool area uses stacked stone and a...
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A beautifully lit outdoor pool area at night, featuring a central hot tub with a waterfall flowing into the main pool. The symmetry of two white pergolas and neatly manicured gardens, inspired by Bradbury’s charming aesthetics, create a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Symmetry in Bradbury
Symmetry is a defining feature of this yard. The pilasters on both sides of the pool, the steppers in the fountain framing the water features on the backside of the...
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A beautifully landscaped garden at dusk showcases vibrant flower beds, a water fountain with a statue, hedged pathways, and a two-story house. The house is warmly lit, and the garden includes lush greenery and blooming flowers, creating a tranquil atmosphere crafted through thoughtful landscape construction.
Traditional Style Backyard with Courtyard Fountains
Vision: The clients vision took a while to flush out. This is a relatively large backyard We started with a lawn and a place for kids to play, a decomposed...
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A serene backyard pool area at dusk with a pergola surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers. A traditional style pool features stepping grass divided concrete, and a decomposed granite path leading to a Trellis structure with rose garden underneath.
Traditional Style Pool Remodel
Forms in landscape design can be both overt and subtle, each telling a story about the space. For instance, the coined corners of the pool, crafted from precast concrete with...
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A La Canada outdoor swimming pool area at night with vibrant purple and blue lighting. The pool features a pergola with a cascading water feature, inground bar, lounge chairs with striped umbrellas, a waterslide, and a hot tub.
Ultimate Party Backyard with Swimming Pool Bar
Everything about this property says movement, excitement, party! Movement in landscape design encompasses both visual flow and physical change within a landscape. It may involve actual movement, such as the...
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