This hillside property presented challenges with erosion and water flow, and the client wanted a private backyard that welcomed his dog, bees, butterflies, and birds in a style he called responsible, funky, and native. We created cozy seating with raised garden beds, terraced the yard using limestone and flagstone walls, and installed a dry creek to manage rainwater naturally around the house. In the front yard, we extended the porch with charcoal brick, added garden beds, built steel and brick steps, and finished with large boulder steps leading to the street. Shade-friendly grass and wildflowers completed a vibrant and functional landscape designed to connect the client with nature sustainably.