Author: Photography by Emma Almendarez
Backyard Terraces Above the Bay
This Point Loma backyard is always in bloom—and ready for gatherings
Hidden Lake Ranch is an Historic Wonderland
Surprises abound in an inspiring garden and landscape makeover at a historic ranch near Lake Hodges
Gardens of the Year: Tiers of Joy
A sloped landscape's design creates function, beauty and more family time outside
Gardens of the Year 2019: An Artfully Zen Landscape
An appreciation for natural beauty—and the bliss of imperfection—abounds in a Japanese-style garden
Japanese Garden Design 101
Get to know the elements of a Japanese garden—including which plants grow well in San Diego—and add some Eastern influence to your own landscape
Gardens of the Year 2019: California Cottage Style
Birds, bees and other wildlife love this colorful, comfy sanctuary inspired by Monet's impressionist paintings
10 Steps for Creating a Formal Garden
If balance and orderliness is your cup of tea, consider setting up your own formal-style garden
This Formal Garden is an Organized Mind's Dream
Born from one modest revision to this Rancho Santa Fe estate, an inspired formal garden takes (symmetrical) shape
This Ever-Evolving Garden is an Air Plant Paradise
Time and patience result in a glorious garden of succulents and cacti in San Diego's Clairemont neighborhood
Odds and Ends: A Changeable Garden
Handy homeowners create an idea-filled, fluctuating garden in San Diego
A Garden's Something From Nothing
Homeowners transform a lot of dirt into a lot of wonder in this Leucadia garden
Bloom On: A Family Uncovers Their Floral Garden's Sweet Past
Two separate families treasure an estate garden’s colorful blossoms
A Garden's Motif Motive
From Balboa Park to the Wild West, one gardener treasures themes in a motif landscape
Possibilities Blossom in a DIY Landscape
An arsty couple do all the heavy lifting and create a garden labor of love
Creativity Blooms in a Vibrant East County Garden
A once-reluctant farm laborer becomes a gardener
Healing Body and Mind in a Food Forest Sanctuary Garden
A La Mesa garden sanctuary provides beauty and nourishment in health and grief
Growing a Mediterranean Garden
A notable landscape designer and TV personality has deep water-wise roots and a very vibrant garden
8 Creative Ways to Plant Succulents
Think outside the basic pot with creative succulent designs
Happy Habitat
A backyard design hooks up with the natural world
A Water-wise Garden Blooms with Color All Year Long
How a Rancho Santa Fe couple cut water use almost in half
The Handmade Garden
A retired school teacher is the queen of DIY landscaping
Designing with a Living Palette
A retired architect plans his ultimate small-space garden
Editing Eden
New homeowners make thoughtful additions to their landscape—a 2013 San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Gardens of the Year stunner
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