I wanted to share a recent project update from a Carmel Valley residential landscape, where we designed and built a unique stone staircase inspired by the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The property sits on solid "chalk rock/carmel stone" just inches below the topsoil, requiring a jackhammer for standard planting. When the client requested a pathway connecting to the street, the steep grade required an innovative approach. Our team of skilled stone masons on the Monterey Peninsu

Dry stack boulder walls are an excellent landscaping option for residents in Carmel Valley. These walls blend seamlessly with our local terrain, offer superior drainage capabilities, and provide long-lasting structural integrity without the need for mortar—making them a great choice for anyone considering a new hardscape project that complements the area's natural beauty. Using locally sourced granite boulders quarried within a one-hour drive from our job site in Carmel Valle

We wanted to share some insights on an exceptional group of garden plants: Salvias, also known as Sages. These plants are famous for...

WORLD BEE DAY World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20th every year in an effort to raise awareness of the significant role that bees play...

Known in the nursery trade as Mimulus aurantiacus, Sticky Monkey Flower - is now reclassified as Diplacus aurantiacus. Many plants are...

Native to the Channel Islands off the southern California coast, this hardy and attractive perennial is a standout choice for gardeners...

I will always remember what Dave Fross, owner of Native Sons Nursery, mentioned about Carex praegracilis during the California Native...

Many landscape clients we encounter in Carmel, Pebble Beach and Big Sur have told us they love seeing California Poppies and they wish...

In designing landscapes within the private gated community of Otter Cove in Carmel Highlands, we take various factors into account....

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Snow Flurry' is one of my favorite California native plants to use in our landscape projects, and here's why. Not...

Carmel Point Landscapes has made it easier than ever to explore our work and get inspired for your next landscaping project. To give you...

At Carmel Point Landscapes, we are inspired by nature and excited to have opportunities to contribute positively to local ecosystems. We...

In this Carmel garden we used a simple bamboo fountain. The setup of this water feature couldn't have been easier. We found a container,...

This landscape design/build project in Big Sur consisted of building several low-impact, dry-stack boulder walls—constructed without...

This project, located in the Quail Meadows neighborhood of Carmel, California, included 5,000 sq. ft. of Belgard pavers for a new...

Check out this video of one of our projects in the La Rancheria neighborhood of Carmel Valley. The first step of this landscape project...

A video showcasing the transformation of a stunning property in the Tehama neighborhood of Carmel, designed, installed, and maintained by Ca

If you are interested in adding or replacing your deck and you live in any of the following areas of Monterey County—Carmel, Pebble...

Verbena lilacina "De la Mina" is an excellent choice for landscapes in areas like Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Big Sur, Carmel Valley,...

This permitted landscape project located in the city of Monterey consisted of a timbertech deck walkover, quartzite stone stairs with...