This six-acre residential landscape features five distinct zones, including a Mediterranean pool garden and riparian gardens surrounding a pond. Wherever possible, the design team conserved and utilized the San Antonio residence’s existing natural features, including its specimen trees and boulders. The resulting design includes both shaded and sun-soaked garden rooms where the family’s three generations can gather, relax, and entertain; a new network of trails provides the opportunity to explore the native landscape surrounding the residence. A close collaboration between clients, architects, landscape architect, and contractor transformed this tired residential property with a forlorn pond into a vibrant, varied landscape showcasing the beauty and versatility of native plants and local materials.