Rincon Ridge Drive
This Santa Rosa landscape design by Olga Stritar reimagines the property with a modern Mediterranean aesthetic that blends beauty, resilience, and functionality. The project was designed to increase property value while creating a safer and more visually engaging outdoor environment.
The front yard introduces a drought-tolerant planting palette that softens the architectural lines of the home while enhancing curb appeal. A cypress hedge screens the office from street view, forming a green backdrop for layered ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, and sculptural shrubs.
On the sloped sides of the house, terraced planting areas with fire-safe groundcovers help slow potential wildfire spread while stabilizing the hillside. In the backyard, the landscape creates a welcoming setting for entertaining, with open spaces and thoughtful planting that connect the garden to the surrounding natural environment.
The result is a landscape that balances modern design, environmental responsibility, and everyday livability—an ideal outdoor retreat for Sonoma County living.
LOCATION
Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa, CA
DESIGN STYLE + PARAMETERS
Modern Mediterranean
DESIGNED AREA
11,000 sq. ft.
ARCHITECT
Anthony Medina
Inspiration + Goal
The Outcome
The landscape was reimagined with a modern Mediterranean aesthetic that balances beauty, resilience, and functionality. A carefully selected palette of drought-tolerant plants softens the hardscape elements, creating a layered and visually dynamic garden that thrives in the Sonoma County climate.
In the front yard, a cypress hedge screens the office from the street, forming a structured green backdrop for a rich composition of ornamental grasses, sculptural shrubs, and blooming perennials. This layered planting design brings movement, texture, and seasonal color, resulting in a welcoming and refreshed streetscape.
On both sides of the home, the sloped areas were terraced to slow potential fire spread while stabilizing the hillside. These terraces are planted with fire-resilient groundcovers that provide visual continuity while enhancing safety.
At the rear of the property, the wildland edge is thoughtfully separated from the home by a combination of lawn and a rock garden. This transition zone creates defensible space while maintaining a natural connection to the surrounding landscape.
The result is a refined Santa Rosa garden that combines modern Mediterranean style, drought-tolerant planting, and fire-conscious design, delivering a landscape that is both visually striking and resilient.
Rincon Ridge side view of backyard
Rincon Ridge pool
Rincon Ridge backyard steps with flowers and trees
Rincon Ridge side yard with two chairs and small table
Rincon Ridge front yard
Rincon Ridge concrete steps
Inspired by this Santa Rosa landscape transformation?
Landscape designer Olga Stritar specializes in creating refined outdoor environments that combine architectural elegance with ecological intelligence. From fire-resistant hillside gardens to sophisticated outdoor living spaces, each landscape is thoughtfully designed to enhance both lifestyle and long-term property value.
If you are planning a custom landscape design project in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, or the San Francisco Bay Area, begin the conversation today.