NBC’s School Pride
Look for Pacific Outdoor Living in two of NBC's new Fall episodes of School Pride. NBC and many volunteers, including Microsoft, HP and many other vendors are...
View ArticleHNA First Place Hardscape Award
Here it is, the First Place HNA Project Award for the Concrete Paver, Commercial 10,000 to 50,000 sq foot category. Thank you very much to the HNA for voting on our Embassy Suites project and awarding...
View ArticleMinimalist Landscape Design
Less is MORE… This is the principle mantra in minimalistic design, whether applied to landscaping, architecture or art. It’s a style that focuses on keeping elements limited, but arranging them in an...
View ArticleFlower of the Month: The Aster Flower
Asters, also known as Michaelmas daisies, are perennial flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. They come in several bright colors like white, pink, purple and red. There are many, many types of...
View ArticleFlower of the Month: Million Bells
Million Bells is the common name given to the Calibracoa flower, a perennial plant that blooms large, bright flowers and requires minimal care, even during the summer. Its flowers drop when they fade,...
View ArticleDesign of the Month: September 2013
Location: Granada Hills, CaliforniaStyle: Mediterranean The Ehret Residence is our featured landscape design for the month of September and also a part of our upcoming Designer Showcase Home Tour! When...
View ArticleKeeping Your Patio Warm in the Winter
Now that summer has officially ended, it may feel like it’s time to say goodbye to your patio for a while. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to be so. There are several things you can do to make your patio...
View ArticleThe Best Winter Flowers for Your Garden
Winter doesn’t have to mean dead flowers, drab colors and a lifeless backyard. There are certain flowers that can still bloom and add a rich, vibrant appearance to your garden, even during the winter...
View ArticleWhy is Winter the Best Time to Think About Landscape Design?
For those of us who live in Los Angeles, winter means rainy days, overcast skies and cold weather. Thinking about landscaping and spending time outdoors is usually reserved for spring and summer. So...
View ArticleCourtyard Designs – 6 Ways to Transform Your Backyard
Courtyards have been around for thousands of years, and while styles and materials have changed since then, the basic meaning and use has remained the same. Courtyards should be open, secluded spaces...
View ArticleWhich Landscape Design is Right for You?
When it comes to remodeling your backyard or making changes to your patio, you’re presented with an unlimited number of choices regarding the style, colors, materials and overall design. The best way...
View ArticleMorrill Renovation
After This stunning patio space was once an overgrown yard scattered with weeds and infested trees. The owners wanted a space to entertain guests and relax outside. They were looking to create...
View ArticleHarkless Renovation
Before After The homeowners purchased a recently-built home in the canyons, and though it had spectacular views and was flawlessly built, their backyard was rather empty and lifeless. They wanted...
View ArticleEhret Renovation
Before After When we first met with the homeowners, their backyard was nothing more than a large patch of grass with some playground equipment scattered around. Mr. and Mrs. Ehret wanted to...
View ArticleAlexandria Renovation
Before After When he purchased the home, the owner was faced with a project that could be called, at best, a “fixer-upper.” The backyard was a mix of peeling concrete and decayed brick. The pool...
View ArticleYu Renovation
Before After The Yu family purchased a home that was a part of a fairly recent housing development, and while the house itself was very pleasing, it was on a plot of land which was empty, dull and...
View ArticleLewin Renovation
Before After With the homeowner being a landscape architect himself, it was necessary for this estate to truly be breathtaking. For starters, it sits on a lot size just shy of one acre, and the home...
View Article2014 Pasadena Showcase House of Design
Pacific Outdoor Living celebrates its 15th year at Showcase! We are very proud to have been a part of such an amazing organization for so many years, and for the chance to work with such a dedicated...
View ArticlePacific Outdoor Living Teams up with The Fish Tank Kings
Nat Geo Wild’s Fish Tank Kings returned for its 3rd season last week and Pacific Outdoor Living will be featured in an upcoming episode, titled The Fish Whisperer and featuring celebrity dog trainer...
View ArticleDesign of the Month: The Kearl Residence
Our featured design for the month of June is a full backyard renovation in Shadow Hills! The project includes a pool and spa, fire pit, covered patio space, outdoor kitchen and even a basketball...
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