A nondescript area was given a purpose as a reading nook with the addition of custom bookshelves, a tete a tete lounge chair, and a grasscloth feature wall. A nod to midcentury style finished off the eclectic vibe. Photo: Jenn Verrier

A rustic wellness retreat steps from downtown.
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Natural paths around the property are planted to create a soft texture among the stone walls.
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The garden is in full bloom in mid-summer. Purple coneflower, coreopsis, butterfly milkweed and alliums are interspersed with the airy inflorescence of switchgrass.

The industrious clients came to us with dreams of a new garage structure to provide a home for all of their passions. The design came together around a three car garage with room for a micro-brewery, workshop and bicycle storage – all attached to the house via a new three season porch – and a native prairie landscape and sauna structure on the roof. Designed by Jody McGuire Photographed by Corey Gaffer

Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

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The garden is in full bloom in mid-summer. Purple coneflower, coreopsis, butterfly milkweed and alliums are interspersed with the airy inflorescence of switchgrass.

Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.

Large masses 'Cassian' pennisetum provide kinetic movement in an understated yet spectacular way along the lake.
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Mid fall scene after the first growing season. Native Bluestem and Switchgrass in the background have filled in. Raydon's Favorite Aster, a selection of a native aster is just starting to come into flower.

This is the view that greets you upon turning the corner to enter the backyard. Stepping stones in whooly thyme run alongside the beginning of the dry creek. Westhauser Photography

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This English-inspired garden in Highland Village, TX offers stunning lakeside views using native Texas plants.
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Deer resistant liatris, catmint, switchgrass and Russian sage obscure a block wall. Photo by Judy Nauseef
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Modern beach house located on Atlantic Ocean. Mix of native and salt tolerant trees and shrubs. Photographer: Ben Potter Benpotterfilms.com
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