Ever notice in old classic movies how distracting fake scenery looks outside, say, a car that actors are supposedly traveling in? Well, that’s true in landscaping as well. Creating a serene outdoor scene that looks natural — like Mother Nature sculpted it — requires knowing what elements will make it appear genuine. For example, whenever we design and build a new water feature or landscape wall, moss rock is always part of the design. www.deckandpatio.com

In this project the home owner was a furniture importer, so she had an amazing array of decorative elements to add to the design. After spending years traveling through Indonesia and India on buying trips, she wanted a taste of the tropics in her own back yard. We worked together to incorporate her beautiful objects into an undeniably tropical-feeling space. By carefully selecting plants and their placement, we were able to achieve the lush green feel of Bali or Hawaii in the Southern California climate without using a lot of water. After installation, this oasis is alive with birds and dragonflies. Lush green plantings create microclimates around the house that help cool the property on hot days. Integrating edible trees provides the homeowner with pomegranates, several types of guavas, lemons, limes, and bananas. Today, the homeowner rents out her home and garden for photo shoots and weddings.

Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in DC Metro.

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Design ideas for an asian landscaping in San Francisco.

Amy Renea

Emerald Water Sparkle - Emerald Water Sparkle Vertex glass tile pattern from MEC’s PIXL range creates a beautifully tranquil abstract mosaic design. The vibrant green is perfect for any space, like a terrace or kitchen. Emerald Water Sparkle - Emerald Water Sparkle Vertex glass tile pattern from MEC’s PIXL range creates a beautifully tranquil abstract mosaic design. The vibrant green is perfect for any space, like a terrace or kitchen. *Get any pattern resized or recolored to better fit your unique requirements. MEC offers free customization and alteration on all mosaic patterns. **AddTek mosaic render is visually similar but may have slight variations due to factors like; textural diversity in mosaic tesserae and light conditions. See the full collection here: http://www.mecartworks.com/pixl/introduction

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Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Miami.

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Inspiration for a rustic patio remodel in Los Angeles

Amy Renea

Amy Renea