Landscaping Ideas

Thomas Clary
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Miami for summer.

The Perfect Lawn
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant backyard brick landscaping in Dallas.

This is an example of a landscaping in San Diego.

Design ideas for a landscaping in Dallas.

Design ideas for a small front yard formal garden in Philadelphia.

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We created a unique walkway by using oolite slabs as stepping stones. The crossed sabal palmettos create a natural archway to pass under, and can be covered with orchids and bromeliads. Layering large swaths of low growing plants keeps the design low maintenance. Playing with different leaf textures and sizes creates visual interest, with a pop of color every now and again. Photo credit: Mike Biskupich

Kellan Vincent
Photo of a southwestern drought-tolerant and partial sun landscaping in Austin.

The garden and lawn replacement with Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet) and other low water plants after one year. Design/Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

Zantedeschia Mango (Calla Lily)
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Other.

This is an example of a craftsman landscaping in Other.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in New York.

Inspiration for a landscaping in Austin.

TJT©14 Timothy J. Teter
Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Other.

Previously farmland, this Central Pennsylvania country house mends well to its site. With nearly 8 acres of open lawn and meadow surrounding this traditional home and a woodland border, this property called for a diversity of planting and shaping of the outdoor spaces. The plant palette consisted of more traditional plants and those of the old paired with many native species to the eastern coast. A deck at the rear of the house provides an extension of the home. It’s equipped with an arbor with wisteria entwined around its beams that provide adequate shade during the hot hours of the day. The clients, avid gardeners and lovers of land, called for a potting shed. The structure was hand crafted on-site from salvaged lumber milled from the properties own trees. With the installation of solar panels, a vegetable patch, and orchard, it was important to not only screen their view but create definition on the property. A knack for the old, the clients made it easy to incorporate a connection to the farm’s past and add focal points along the journey with antique crates, water pumps, rustic barrels, and windmills.

Inspiration for a traditional stone garden path in Other.

Naturalistic meadow with feather grass and lavender and bocce ball court.
This is an example of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel retaining wall landscape in San Diego.