If you live in a coastal area like San Clemente, Dana Point or Laguna Niguel chances are that you’re dealing with a sloped backyard or garden which can be easily overlooked and quickly become a liability. Existing conditions in your yard, including drainage systems, can...
Fall is a terrific time to tackle some of the maintenance, updates or additions you've been planning for your yard. Not only do we have the satisfaction of taking care of the work, we get to enjoy the new changes with our family and friends...
Autumn is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. In addition to thoughts of fruit tree planting and some of the inevitable yearly clean ups of our softscapes and trimming trees around your yard after Summer’s heat, come plans for the holidays...
Before and After images always provide a striking look at the difference professional design and construction can make in your home. In this instance, our client wanted to take advantage of their backyard to create a space the whole family could enjoy. We were able to...
Landscape maintenance at it most basic involves keeping your yard healthy, clean, safe and attractive. You have made a significant investment in your landscape design and implementation. It makes sense to consider continuing the input of professionals to increase the longevity of your new plants,...
After a long hot summer your yard may be showing the wear and tear of prolonged scorching days. Consistent quality maintenance can help. Just like a good Spring cleaning, a Fall tune-up and regular landscape maintenance service can spruce things for the holidays, as well...
In our semi-arid climate spring color isn’t always brightly apparent. However, at Paradise Designs we like to help old and future clients beautify their landscape by aiding their maintenance routines. Spring color is often a first step. It is always amazing what a few flats of...
An important part of our design and maintenance philosophy includes the positive stewardship of all our resources. This positive approach includes ensuring good use of water in our landscapes. This doesn’t just apply to high tech irrigation systems it encompasses drainage systems, and extends to...
February is well upon us and it looks like our rain totals will be scant this season. This flip from last year’s generous rains causes us to take a good look at the ongoing flood vs drought dilemma here in our Southern California Landscapes and...
As the year winds down and we review what can be done better in the coming year, it may be worth considering hiring the experts in landscape maintenance. Over the more than 20 years of serving our clients, we’ve learned the best designed landscapes require professional...
When considering reworking your landscape or starting anew, it’s important to look at your yard ‘anchors’. There are many items that can anchor your yard. This center piece can be a hardscape like a sitting area or fireplace, it can be a pool or living...
Living in Orange County, we all know we have a relatively dry environment. However, there are many reasons your yard can experience erosion or drainage problems including improper handling of irrigation and rainwater. With autumn around the corner, now is a good to time to...