Mountain View Handcrafted
Project Summary
This compact Mountain View backyard proves that great landscape design isn’t about having more space—it’s about making every square foot work harder.
Designed around a newly built ADU, existing edible gardens, and a love of outdoor living, Farmscape transformed a fragmented backyard into a seamless extension of the home that supports gathering, gardening, and everyday life while solving critical grading and drainage challenges.
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Location Details
| LOCATION | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
| PROJECT AREA | 2,225 SQ FT |
| SUNSET ZONE | ZONE 16 |
| CHILL HOURS | 400-600 HOURS |
| WINTER SUN | 4 HRS/DAY |
| SUMMER SUN | 6+ HRS/DAY |
| ANNUAL RAINFALL | 15-16 INCHES |
Project Goals
Thoughtfully designed pathways connect the home, ADU, edible gardens, gathering spaces, and central no-mow lawn, making the backyard feel far larger than its footprint. Two-tone Orca pavers, flagstone, gravel, and drought-tolerant planting create an eclectic material palette that adds texture and visual interest while maintaining a sense of openness.
Behind the scenes, careful grading and drainage improvements protect the newly constructed ADU, while screening plants and refreshed edible gardens ensure the landscape will become even more beautiful as it matures.
Design Process
On this compact property, the challenge was making every view feel intentional. The design creates distinct outdoor rooms while maintaining visual connections between them, allowing the backyard to feel significantly larger than its footprint.
Behind the scenes, grading, drainage, utilities, and circulation were carefully coordinated within the constrained site without compromising the landscape above.
Quit landscaping.
Start Farmscaping.
Are you ready to start enjoying fresh produce from your backyard year round while supporting pollinators and saving water? Contact us today to schedule your consultation.
