Design ideas for a southwestern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard retaining wall landscape in San Diego.

PA blue flagstone set in cement bed on top of 5" concrete base, with gray jumbo belgium block set in cement to retain flower beds
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun side yard stone landscaping in Philadelphia for fall.

Photo of a large contemporary full sun backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia.

A creative design to deal with a sloped front yard. The curving terraced walls are graceful and provide easy to reach planting spaces. The front steps and porch were covered with mortared flagstone; 70% MD blend, 30% Catawba blend stone

Design ideas for a large traditional backyard stone landscaping in New York with a pergola.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic beige floor mudroom remodel in Other with brown walls

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Inspiration for a large scandinavian open concept dark wood floor and gray floor family room remodel in Portland with white walls, a corner fireplace, a concrete fireplace and a media wall

Freestanding bathtub - rustic slate tile freestanding bathtub idea in Sacramento with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls

Mid-sized beach style front yard stone patio photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Family room - large transitional open concept porcelain tile and beige floor family room idea in Omaha with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design in Philadelphia with a fire pit and no cover

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Inspiration for an eclectic shade backyard landscaping in Portland.

Free form pool and spa features waterfall and cave with deep-end jumping rock, large tanning deck, in-pool bar stools and a pebble-plaster surface. A travertine deck surrounds the pool while flagstone is used for the coping and as the flooring in the outdoor kitchen. Large palms and gas tiki torches add a tropical feel to the space. The outdoor kitchen is constructed of rough cedar and has a wet bar, grill, refrigerator, post-mounted fans and an enclosed entertainment system.

Martis Camp Home: Entry Way and Front Door House built with Savant control system, Lutron Homeworks lighting and shading system. Ruckus Wireless access points. Surgex power protection. In-wall iPads control points. Remote cameras. Climate control: temperature and humidity.

Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped gray floor and porcelain tile enclosed kitchen idea in Milwaukee with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, marble countertops, white backsplash, cement tile backsplash, paneled appliances and multicolored countertops

Inspiration for a timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Philadelphia with no cover

Summary As far as unique outdoor living spaces go, this entire backyard makeover at Manor Country Club in Rockville, Maryland has the bases covered. A flagstone patio, AZEK-covered deck, cedar pergola, and hot tub were added to make this Montgomery County home stand out. The basement was also renovated and given a stone fireplace. Situated on Manor's 18th tee box, the patio and pavilion feature open views, low-maintenance plantings, and all of the amenities one needs for entertaining. The integrated hot tub is integrated into the AZEK decking for easy and safe access. We also paved the driveway and laid stone for the front path. Other features Hot tub that is half under the awning and half exposed to the sky for excellent stargazing Integrated porch lighting Stone flower boxes built into the multi-tiered patio Materials AZEK Terra Collection decking, Tahoe AZEK Harvest Collection decking, slate gray Pennsylvania flagstone patio blocks Cedar wood Pressure-treated wood Photos by Venturaphoto

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Dallas with a fire pit.

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.