A dry creek meanders through undulating terrain in this lawn retrofit. The lowest part of the swale is filled with Juncus effusus (Common Rush), and Iris douglasiana (Douglas Iris), while the drier side-slopes are planted with Spirea 'Little Princess' and Carex testacea (Bronze sedge). Anna Caitlin Photography

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
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Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
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The rock garden hugs the lower retaining wall and provides interest around the lower patio under the deck. Six boxwood add a little symmetry and formality but the rest is very free-flowing with varying sizes and types of stone, sedums, specimen dwarf conifers and various other low-growing plants to add color and texture to the mix.

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Meandering Walkway Of French Vanilla Dimensional Stone Pavers Navigating Through New Plantings Of Ornamental Grasses, Dianthus(pinks) Groundcovers, Lavender, Abelia, Dwarf Arctic Willow.

John Beaudry
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Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Marion Brenner Photography
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Beautiful dry river bed with synthetic turf.
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Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
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This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Agave 'Blue Glow' a favorite provides year round interest with other succulents and companion plants such as the variegated Meerlo 'Lavender'. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
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Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design "2018 May: Plants in this grouping include Achillea 'Terra Cotta', Salvia 'Amistad', Salvia 'Mystic Spires'."

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Design | Tim Doles Landscape Design Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
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