Five Wins! Greenway’s CLCA 2025 Beautification Awards Celebrate San Diego Design & Craftsmanship
We’re thrilled to share that Greenway Landscape Design & Build received five 2025 Beautification Awards from the San Diego Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) this September. These honors celebrate thoughtful San Diego-centric landscape design, meticulous construction, and sustainable practices—values we bring to every project. Huge thanks to our clients, partners, and team.
Award #1 — Commercial Construction (Achievement Award)
Project:
“Water Wise Inspiration” at KRC Rock, San Marcos
Why it stood out:
A welcoming, low-water commercial display that educates and inspires—artificial turf
paired with signature boulders and a dry creek bed to direct and infiltrate stormwater while delivering year-round curb appeal and easy maintenance.
Takeaway for property owners: Water-wise can be striking and simple to maintain—especially at high-traffic commercial sites.
Award #2 — Water Feature (Achievement Award)
Project: Poway “Melville Wall” Water Feature — integrated into a striking Belgard Art-Deco-inspired retaining wall
Project link: https://grnway.com/rose-residence/
Why it stood out: Precision hardscape + a calm, modern water element seamlessly built into the wall architecture—elegant sightlines by day, softly animated reflections by night.
Homeowner idea: Consider a wall-integrated feature to conserve space while elevating ambiance and masking street noise.
Award #3 — Landscape Lighting (Award Winner)
Project: “Scripps Ranch Retreat” — modern wall lighting, in-ground driveway/front yard lighting, path lights, and safety step lights
Project link: https://grnway.com/scripps-ranch-residence/
Why it stood out: A layered, low-glare lighting plan that enhances architecture, improves nighttime safety, and extends outdoor living hours—especially valuable with early winter sunsets.
Homeowner idea: Combine in-ground driveway lights with warm path/step lights to reduce trip hazards while creating a resort feel.
Award #4 — Landscape Renovation (Achievement Award)
Project: “Poway Outdoor Living” — pool renovation, artificial turf, vinyl fencing, wood-look paver raised dining area, sports court renovation, Belgard pool patio with modern coping + turf strip
Project link: https://grnway.com/paul-residence/
Why it stood out: A full-property transformation that balances luxury and practicality—thoughtful circulation, updated pool edge aesthetics, and durable materials for active family life.
Homeowner idea: If you entertain, consider a raised dining terrace to define space and improve views to the pool and landscape.
Award #5 — Public Works Construction (Achievement Award)
Project: North County Fire Protection District Administrative Office (Fallbrook) — Zone 0 defensible-space inspiration area
Project link: https://grnway.com/enhancing-fire-safety-in-san-diego-zone-0-defensible-space-landscape-renovation-ideas-by-greenway/
Why it stood out: A public-education display promoting Zone 0 (first 0–5 ft) defensible space—rock and non-combustible “Desert Steel” plants near structures—aligned with California’s AB 3074 goals.
Homeowner idea: Start fire-smart from the house out: non-combustible materials in Zone 0, then low-fuel plants and spacing beyond.
Materials & Methods We Love (and why they matter in San Diego)
- Permeable pavers & dry creek beds → better drainage, less runoff in storm bursts.
- Smart irrigation + drip + MP rotators → water savings with healthier plants.
- Liquid aeration + soil conditioning → deeper roots ahead of spring heat.
- Native/Mediterranean palettes → pollinator-friendly, seasonal color, lower maintenance.
- Low-glare, layered lighting → safety + ambiance (perfect for earlier sunsets).
What This Means for Your Home
Award criteria rewards San Diego Landscape Contractors’ for their design clarity, build quality, safety, and sustainability—the same standards we bring to every project. If you’re considering a winter makeover, this is an ideal window to design and schedule construction so you’re entertaining outdoors by spring.
Credits:
Design & Build: Greenway Landscape Design & Build | San Diego County
Recognition: CLCA 2025 Beautification Awards, September 2025