Date Posted: 7/31/2025
Case Study: A Hillside Haven in Palos Verdes – Designed & Built by Rosewood Landscape
When a young family in Palos Verdes Estates reached out to Rosewood Landscape, they had one goal: turn their steep, underused hillside yard into a multi-functional outdoor retreat—something beautiful, usable, and distinctly “California.”
The Challenge
The property had stunning views of the ocean but lacked usable space. It sloped hard, had poor drainage, and was covered in patchy grass and old shrubs. The homeowners wanted:
A flat area for their kids to play
A modern fire pit/lounge zone
Drought-tolerant planting
Something clean, coastal, and low-maintenance
And ideally, everything ready before their summer party
The Rosewood Solution
Rosewood’s design + build team got to work fast. They drafted a concept that terraced the yard into three functional zones:
Upper Lounge Deck – Featuring IPE wood, a custom gas fire feature, and integrated seating with LED lighting.
Mid-Level Lawn – A flat artificial turf area perfect for kids, dogs, and weekend cornhole.
Lower Garden Pathway – Surrounded by California natives like lavender, salvia, and agave, bordered by sleek stone retaining walls.
They also added smart irrigation, outdoor lighting, and a drainage system to solve long-standing water issues.
The Build
Despite grading challenges and weather delays, the Rosewood crew stayed ahead of schedule. Their communication was on point, with daily progress updates and seamless coordination with the homeowner’s interior designer for material match.
Total timeline: 6.5 weeks from start to finish.
Client Feedback
“We couldn’t be happier. Rosewood took a space we had totally given up on and turned it into our favorite part of the house. The attention to detail, the craftsmanship, the crew—top-notch all around. We hosted our summer party right on time and everyone was blown away.”
— Jessica M., Palos Verdes Estates
The Results
Property value increased by an estimated $175,000
Hosted 3 family events in the first month
Water usage down 40% compared to the old lawn
100% happy clients
And yes—the backyard now gets more use than their actual living room