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Inspiration for a contemporary backyard home office remodel in Los Angeles

Captured patio with fire pit situated under an avocado tree.
Inspiration for a large 1960s courtyard concrete paver patio remodel in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a roof extension

This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in Los Angeles.

Under the Avocado tree I planted tough plants that can take the shade and the competition for water and nutrients. The plants you see in the picture are Agave attenuata, and ferns. I also planted variegated Lirope ( which you can'tt see here) that will add brightness, spread and colonize a nice large swath on the sloped side of the tree.

Donovan Novotny
Photo of a mid-sized coastal drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Los Angeles.

Nearly 1/4 of the property was converted to growing fruit trees and vegetables to serve a family of four. Several raised vegetable garden beds, two trellised grape vines, a fig tree, a Fuji apple tree, a Honeycrisp apple tree, and two different Avocado trees will provide fresh, organic fruit for the family in the coming years. A custom built fence was built around the entire food production area to keep the family's canine out of mischievous activities.

Nearly 1/4 of the property was converted to growing fruit trees and vegetables to serve a family of four. Several raised vegetable garden beds, two trellised grape vines, a fig tree, a Fuji apple tree, a Honeycrisp apple tree, and two different Avocado trees will provide fresh, organic fruit for the family in the coming years. A custom built fence was built around the entire food production area to keep the family's canine out of mischievous activities.

A peaceful place to sit, swinging under a shady Avocado trees.
Design ideas for a rustic partial sun backyard vegetable garden landscape in Santa Barbara.

Donovan Novotny
Design ideas for a mid-sized coastal drought-tolerant and partial sun landscaping in Los Angeles.

MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEW SANTA BARBARA MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE, Minutes to Town. Villa Verano features spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views with an ideal floorplan, mostly Single level living, full of light & splendor, 2 Abundant Water Wells, entertaining areas & privacy on nearly 14 acres. Find your lifetime dream & independence in your own paradise. 1800 SF luxurious Primary Suite retreat. Romantic European gardens, Pool, Spa, 2bd/2ba Guest House, Apt/Office, Movie theatre, Solar, Organic Gardens & Avocados. Tranquil water features & lush greenery bring nature & peacefulness to your soul. Compound includes Apx 11,500 SF w/7 large ensuite bdrs w/French doors guide you to beauty & nature. AG-II Acreage for Horses & Animals. Privately held for 30 years, ready to be enjoyed for generations to come Villa Verano showcases quality construction and fine features throughout, including numerous stone fireplaces, massive wooden beams, flagstone terraces, hand painted tile fountains, and multiple 8 foot French doors bringing light and beauty into the home along with fantastic Ocean View terraces. Treasure having abundant water with your own wells, like a touch of the fountain of youth, with natural solar energy taking you nearly off the grid, enjoy organic gardens, fruit, olive and avocado trees, and incredible specimen plants, and the potential for an additional building pad, yet 3 minutes to Gelson's Market and Restaurants, and 7 minutes to Whole Foods, Beaches, Downtown, and all Santa Barbara has to offer.

Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Jean Allsopp ( http://jeanallsopp.com/ )
Tuscan courtyard patio photo in Miami with a bbq area

Located on an extraordinary hillside site above the San Fernando Valley, the Sherman Residence was designed to unite indoors and outdoors. The house is made up of as a series of board-formed concrete, wood and glass pavilions connected via intersticial gallery spaces that together define a central courtyard. From each room one can see the rich and varied landscape, which includes indigenous large oaks, sycamores, “working” plants such as orange and avocado trees, palms and succulents. A singular low-slung wood roof with deep overhangs shades and unifies the overall composition. CLIENT: Jerry & Zina Sherman PROJECT TEAM: Peter Tolkin, John R. Byram, Christopher Girt, Craig Rizzo, Angela Uriu, Eric Townsend, Anthony Denzer ENGINEERS: Joseph Perazzelli (Structural), John Ott & Associates (Civil), Brian A. Robinson & Associates (Geotechnical) LANDSCAPE: Wade Graham Landscape Studio CONSULTANTS: Tree Life Concern Inc. (Arborist), E&J Engineering & Energy Designs (Title-24 Energy) GENERAL CONTRACTOR: A-1 Construction PHOTOGRAPHER: Peter Tolkin, Grant Mudford AWARDS: 2001 Excellence Award Southern California Ready Mixed Concrete Association

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Example of an island style backyard rectangular pool house design in Los Angeles

Donovan Novotny
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Donovan Novotny
Design ideas for a mid-sized coastal drought-tolerant and partial sun landscaping in Los Angeles.

The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. A Japanese Maple surrounded by mondo grass and pebbles soften the hardscaping. Elfin thyme was planted between the pavers to the entrance. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design