Ruth Bancroft Inspiration
Ruth Bancroft Inspiration From The Bold Dry Garden, Photo: Marion Brenner At the age of 63, Ruth began to develop her spectacular collection of rare dry garden plants on 3 acres of former walnut orchard. At the age of 109, she died leaving behind a masterpiece unlike any other [...]
Contemporary Elements
Contemporary Elements We are always excited about new things, especially when they relate to Landscape Architecture, so Contemporary style in the landscape has stolen our hearts. Here are a few of our favorite contemporary elements we have begun to integrate into our designed landscapes so far. Contemporary Aesthetic [...]
The Winter Garden
The Winter Garden Here in the Bay Area, we enjoy a climate that makes outdoor living possible in every season. The coldest weeks of winter might be spent inside, true, but even on the shortest days of the year your garden can be enjoyed! Is it possible to have a [...]
Planting Under Oaks
Planting Under Oaks Of the many icons of the Northern California landscape, the oak is both a beautiful and impressive individual. Both inland Valley Oaks and the Coast Live Oak can live to hundreds of years, grow into beautiful gravity-defying specimens, and support entire habitats within their surroundings. If such [...]
Autumn Celebration
Autumn Celebration Fall Fashion Here at the J. Montgomery Studio, we design outdoor spaces for every style. Some of our outdoor dining areas have a formal elegance, while others are casual and funky. Style, like fashion, is such a personal matter that it’s hard to write about, but we [...]
Orchards Part 3- Harvest
Harvest The ultimate reward after tending fruit trees is of course a bountiful harvest! As designers of Outdoor Living, we love the chance to experience such success in our own yards as well as our clients’. During the growing season, one can ensure a great harvest with a few clever [...]