Sweet-faced pink impatiens brighten up the front planting bed.

Gravel pathway lined with lush, green gardens leads to the backyard and toward the three season room.

The shelter of a three season room allows a true indoor/outdoor feeling where the homeowner is protected from the elements but still sitting among the gardens.

The stacked stone raises the perennial bed slightly, providing a visual transition from lawn to three season room while still allowing views from the indoors to the gardens outside.

Ligularia, with it's striking color and upright structure, lights up the perennial bed like little rockets firing upward.

Natural stone steps set in medium sized, smooth pebbles, lead through the back garden and across a bridge that spans the dry creek.

Astilbe set in a grouping of terra cotta pots is one of the delightful 'finds' sprinkled throughout the gardens.

The small but intensely gold-yellow blooms of Arnica offer their substantial attributes to the perennial garden.

The intermingling of plants is encouraged for a relaxed appearance in a soothing color palette.

Coordinated pots finish the space and soften the hard lines, bringing the landscape's calm to the homeowners from the moment they step outside.

Understory planting of Bottlebrush Buckeye creates an intermediary layer between tall trees above and groundcover below.

Comfortable seating means family time can extend for hours over roasted marshmallows.

With plenty of seating, gatherings with family and friends are possible at a moment's notice.

Designing outdoor 'rooms' with specific purposes provides plenty of space and easy flow for entertaining.

Designing easy access to outdoor areas means the homeowners can easily transition between spaces for themselves or for entertaining.

Shades of green on green highlight textures and generates a sense of calm.