Natural landscape design in Co. " They planted more cottonwoods and aspens to fill in for the trees in decline already on the site. They re-created the essence of the irrigation ditch, including its original alignment, as a new recirculating water feature and also replicated original architectural features of the irrigation system, as seen in this water trough.
terraced back yard - this would work on our lot with porch/patio area on same level as house and then stepped up area for native grass meadow, maybe a small lap pool and then sloped cut to area above for horses. Note the retaining wall around the oak in the back we could do this to the oak above our house site
like idea of built in seating in retaining wall and semi-circle shape with firepit
small courtyard type outdoor area outside house with possibly screen porch and terraced upper area for more expansive yard space
Drifts of native grasses to blend house landscape to natural surroundings
Fescue meadow bordered by native perennials and flagstone seating area
fescue meadow with retaining wall, flagstone patio below. Like the use of fescue at edge of flagstone to transition from the creeping thyme to the meadow
Clever trellis idea
rocks set deep to create border between lawn and plantar bed
Mix of stone, wood and metal. Rustic barn (like ours) in background melds into overall look
edge of house slightly raised, gradual slopes for change in elevation
natural layout and native plants
stone steps and flagstone path - natural meadow setting to side of steps and upper patio
fence designs for dogs or kennel area
backyard fence for dogs
yard fencing for dogs
yard fencing for dogs
? consider something like this out over pond but more of just a covered pergola with cat walk/bridge and decking from house yard are to pond
Large boulders at edge of patio
informal flower "beds" between house area and seating areas. Consider running something like this between flagstone patio and native meadow
covered patio
I love the way the back yard blends back to the natural landscape. Transition from covered patio to open to native
flagstone, dry creek leading to small pool
beautiful combo water feature
Use of rocks around house plantings
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