Few areas on a property get overlooked more often than the side yard. When our client added a door from his home office onto a narrow strip of concrete between two buildings, he didn’t want a passageway — he wanted a reason to step outside, clear his head, and reset. Here’s how that idea became “Side Hustle,” an award-winning water garden of illuminated crystal spheres and layered movement, and why it earned international recognition.

Pickleball is booming — and we’re helping lead the charge.
At The Green Scene, we’re building custom backyard courts across SoCal and sharing top tips to help you play like a pro. From smart strategy to sleek court design, here are 20 ways to level up your game and your space.