Past The Gate

07/25/2025

We reimagined this space with a comfortable, contemporary design that invites you to slow down and enjoy. An elevated patio creates a peaceful “above the garden” experience, while oversized square tiles lead you through California native grasses and lush foliage.

This garden is ready for every moment — from outdoor dining with family, to weekend gatherings, to playtime on a soft green lawn.

07/18/2025

A thoughtful blend of contemporary style and classic Mission architecture. This outdoor space invites you to enjoy modern comforts while honoring the home’s original charm.

Custom steel gates and privacy screens add a bold yet refined touch. From open areas for family gatherings to quiet corners perfect for reading, every space was designed to fit the rhythm of everyday life. 🍃

01/26/2022

Blending bold elements of nature into distinct sections for entertainment, this cottage garden landscape design includes a waterfall and a creek that passes under the path, eventually spilling over the seat wall into a wading pool that invites enjoyment of the garden with all the senses. Our hardscape design-build team also installed a fire pit and built a curving low stone wall around it, providing beautiful shape to the layout of the garden as well as ample seating for large gatherings.

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01/26/2022

2022 is off to a great start and what better way to begin the year with this kind of news. Thank you for your continued support & following our work.

01/19/2022

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Who we are: Past the Gate is one of the Bay Area’s highly awarded Landscaping and Design companies. We have been working over the greater Bay Area for 30+ years providing full construction and...

08/27/2021

We love to transform spaces and create new experiences for your home. 🍃

06/11/2021

We created a garden that has the feel of a country estate. Using large-format tiles, we installed a wide path that gently curves along a lush lawn under dappled light to separate entertaining areas. An elegant, covered wooden structure is ideal for small gatherings. We also created a private garden space that opens off the Master Bedroom. 🍃

06/04/2021

Creating this comfortable contemporary space with intimacy and charisma combined this couple’s need for a place to entertain with protection from the harsher valley climate they live in. The pergola offers shade on warm summer days as well a center point for gathering with family and friends. Seating areas invite enjoyment of the sounds of the water fountain. To expand the functionality of the space, the custom fire pit can be covered and used as additional dining area.

05/26/2021

Ready for a virtual tour of your new garden?
Every day we are working hard to create beautiful and unique gardens for our clients, and what better way to share our ideas than through a virtual tour! 🍃

05/26/2021

This outdoor living space includes two separate areas connected by the curving beauty of a bold, meandering path. Dining and lounging areas are replete with luxurious comforts, and both are easily accessible from the home. Stones with hues of gray and pink offset the vibrant greens of the foliage and outline the timber steps. Wandering to the top of the multi-level landscaping rewards visitors with dazzling views of the entire garden. Planting plans include pops of color in every corner of the yard to keep this garden looking bright and crisp year-round.

05/20/2021

Tranforming the hillsides of Northern California can be one of the most challenging tasks. In this large backyard we were able to convert the entire hillside into a contemporary masterpiece. Terracing the hillside and adding long-lasting timber steps allow this family to access their entire property. Views from the huge entertainment patio invite a moment for peace and quiet as well as enjoyment of the combination of the Mediterranean style house blended with the bold contemporary hardscaping and patio furniture.