Move through it
Show how you enter the yard and where paths, stairs, or awkward transitions affect daily use.
01 / Landscape design
Photography by Melati CitrawirejaMake the outside part of home.
Think about what you want your garden to do, from making the entry feel welcoming to creating room to sit, gather, or grow.
Planning your garden
Start with how you live.
Choose places to stay
Think about where you want to sit, dine, play, or have privacy, and what sun or shade you already get.
Keep what works
Make a note of trees, favorite plants, or materials you want to keep, along with areas you want to change.
Planning questions
Good to know
What should I include with an inquiry?
Share your city, photos if available, and the main changes you want to make. A rough sketch can help show how you use the space.
Can I discuss a garden and ADU together?
Yes, select both in the inquiry draft to ask about a combined project and confirm whether the studio can take it on.
Design priorities
Give each part of the garden a purpose.
Arrival and circulation
Trace the routes you use every day, from the sidewalk to the front door and from the kitchen to the yard. Note awkward steps, narrow paths, or areas that feel disconnected.
Planting and privacy
Map the sunny and shaded areas. List existing plants you want to keep, views you want to preserve, and places where you need screening.
Outdoor rooms
Start with one daily use, such as eating outside or sitting in the shade. Consider what that spot needs nearby, like a door, a path, or a place for storage.
Useful first photos
Take a wide view from the house, a reverse view from the garden, and a photo of the area you most want to change.
Start with your property
What could your place become?
Share your city, what you have in mind, and any questions about timing or availability.