AWARD-WINNING WORK

My pool and landscape designs have been recognized by the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) and the California State Flower and Garden Show. 

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CLCA Sweepstakes Residential Estates Award (2012)

When I began this project, the lot was occupied by an old house and landscape that would be torn down to make way for a new Craftsman-style bungalow. Working off of the architectural plans, I created a soothing, low-maintenance Asian landscape. This project is full of special details, from a tea house, outdoor kitchen, dry river bed and natural rock pool to a six-foot boulder waterfall. To create the waterfall, a hole was bored into the boulder and the boulder was then lifted by crane over the house, gently placed on the edge of the pool, attached, and plumbed in. This special feature provides a beautiful, gentle sound.

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California State Flower, Food and Garden Show
​Gold Award, People's Choice Award (2011)

I named this show garden “Dream Land." The soft, safe, whimsical center of the garden contrasts with the outside painted graffiti walls. These show gardens are a joy to design and install and require help from many sources. The graffiti walls are the work of three teenagers, one of whom went on to art school. My husband Roger Madison, a metal artisan, created the entry arch and fence, while I designed and painted the stencil roundels and placed hundreds of plants. Andy Gagnon’s landscape crew installed the rest. The garden was up for less then one week, but left you feeling that you wanted to live in it forever.

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CLCA Medium Residential Achievement Award (2008)

This client requested the WOW factor, and did they get it! Their classic pool is dressed in black and white with fire bowls, a three-tiered fountain, and a custom stone mosaic. I designed the mosaic with a classic urn including leaves and dragonflies. The surrounding pool patio also features a stone mosaic. I designed the landscape to enhance the pool and transition the view to the neighboring golf course.

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CLCA Large Residential Judges Award (2004)

This client requested a tropical resort feeling for their staycations. The result: a natural pool with spa, waterfall, outdoor kitchen, and pool house. All the surfaces, including plaster, tile, boulders and even the deck, are a soothing natural green color. The landscape is tropical, and includes palms and banana plants.

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CLCA Sweepstakes Residential Estates Award (2012)
Delaney Residence, Davis, CA
Pool & Landscape Design

California State Flower, Food and Garden Show, Gold Award, People's Choice Award (2011)
California Contractors and Pacific Horticulture, Sacramento, CA
Landscape Design

California State Flower and Garden Show, Best of Show Award (2010)
Sacramento, CA
Landscape Design

CLCA Medium Residential Achievement Award (2008)
Butterfield Residence, Davis, CA
Pool and Landscape Design

CLCA Large Residential Judges Award (2004)
Scavone Residence, Davis, CA
Pool and Landscape Design

CLCA Residential Estate Achievement Award (2002)
Conrad Residence, Davis, CA
Pool and Landscape Design

CLCA First Place Medium Residential Award (2001)
Engstrom Residence, Woodland, CA
Pool and Landscape Design

CLCA Custom Residential Achievement Award (2001)
Steindorf Residence, Davis, CA
Pool and Landscape Design

CLCA Custom Residential Achievement Award (2001)
Devera Residence, Davis, CA
​Pool and Landscape Design