Curb Appeal
Rethink Your Gray Driveway or Patio
Written by Joe Ronstadt

The Standard Gray Driveway - Drive through any neighborhood and note that most have common gray concrete driveways. In the 60s and prior, Orange County homes were built with asphalt driveways, and they were considered to be the standard until concrete replaced them. read more...

Beautiful Boundaries
Built by KDC Construction

KDC Construction specializes in custom wood fences, gates, custom patio covers, and exterior termite-wood replacement. read more...

Living Green
Big Impact on Low Impact Living
by Tom Morrow

"We are dedicated to designing unique concepts with the latest materials using environmentally conscience technology" read more...

Thinking Green
For the Safer Alternative
by Jeff Evans, Horticultural Consultant

Did you know there are many beneficial predators besides ladybugs and praying mantis? A host of others that are not so well known include bacteria, wasps, nematodes, lacewings, beetles, and mites, to name a few. read more...

Tile and Style
In Moroccan Design
by Stephanie Noel

Shady Canyon residence, in authentic Moroccan elegance, is a reflection of the common vision and talent of the owner, architect, and tile designer. read more...

It's All About Design
The Use of a Seasoned Landscape Designer
by Scott Hutcheon

'Creative engineer' is the term I like to use to explain the mind of a landscape designer. The mix of the left and right brain. read more...

CDM Masonry
Mason's Artistry Dwells in Detail
by Cecil Scaglione

While most folks view bricks and boulders and see rubble, Paul Gutweiler envisions eye candy. read more...

Horticultural Consulting
Did You Know?
by Jeff Evans

* One ladybug eats 50-100 aphids per day
* One ladybug can produce 1000 offspring in its lifetime (1- 2 months)

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Seasons Landscape
A Passion for Custom Residential
by William Rose

Seasons Landscaping is more than just a landscaping company. It's a design build solution - landscape architects and construction management.read more...

Sepulveda Building Material
Home Improvement Specialists
by Tom Morrow

Some of Southern California's most beautiful masonry structures were constructed with products from Sepulveda Building Materials in Laguna Niguel. read more...

Steven Phillips Architect A.I.A.
Vision, Inspiration and Enthusiasm for Design
by Stephanie Noel

When Phillips designs a home, the experience of driving up to a site is part of the movie. The approach to the site and the final destination are elements that he takes into consideration. Whether he takes you into a different world or harmonizes with the community is a conscious choice.