The owners of this Glen Ellen property wanted to create a Bed and Breakfast environment for their family and many friends who often came to visit. Louise created terraces with fire pits, a hot tub, and ample seating areas so guests would feel secluded, yet pampered. more>
SANTA ROSA
The clients do a lot of entertaining, and desired easy access to the large terraces, especially from the upper level of the home. A new stream and pond were added adjacent to the stairs to make the journey to the garden more scenic and interesting. more>
NOVATO GARDEN
This garden is very long and narrow and is adjacent to a noisy, busy highway, requiring innovative solutions. An innovative fountain and stream were added to create enough noise to muffle the sound of the traffic. more>
MARINA VIEW
“Curb appeal, please” was the request from the owner of this new Bed and Breakfast in Bodega Bay. The dark, hazardous entrance was relocated, and entirely new lighting was designed around the stair, which was then surrounded by lovely drought-hearty and seacoast tolerant plantings. more>
2003 SAN FRANCISCO GARDEN SHOW
The title of this garden is Serenity on a Fault Line, and it was conceptualized, designed and constructed during the days just prior to the beginning of the war in Iraq. The garden evokes an atmosphere of peace and beauty during a time of upheaval, and in a place that appeared to be disintegrating around us. more>
LAS CASTAÑAS
This unassuming front entry leads to a beautifully restored house and over ten acres of rolling gardens. The project won an Award of Excellence from the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation. more>
GOLDEN GATE BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
The Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary is surrounded by Richardson Bay and commands spectacular views of San Francisco. The master plan accounts for the constraints of minimal water, an abundant deer population and a limited budget. more>
NEVIL GARDEN
The residence on this two acre property was precariously perched on the hill with uncomfortable access to its beautiful natural surroundings. The new design incorporated entrance steps, decks, terraces, a swimming pool and guest house, and new colorful plantings to create an easy transition between the house and landscape.more>
Landscape Architecture Lic. #3386
Landscape Contractor Lic. #954248
Sonoma Landscape Architect offering landscape design and construction services such as planting, irrigation, and lighting plans for ecologically balanced, low maintenance, sustainable landscapes for residential or public gardens. The firm specializes in oak tree habitat restoration and creation. Landscape construction supervision and landscape planning offered for clients in Sonoma County, Marin County, Napa County and Mendocino County.
