To create some height in the otherwise flat garden, native Redbud trees were planted at the center of each square, and small step-stones were laid for easier access to care for the plantings within the boxwood-hedged flower beds. The pattern of the step-stones helped to reinforce the idea of quilted patches stitched into old-fashioned quilts.

This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Orlando.

Photo by Derek Reeves.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard formal garden in Seattle.

Entryway - entryway idea in New York

Succulent garden

Our homeowners wanted a garden with a natural feel. We added concrete steppers with dymondia groundcover for a new pathway to the backyard. Low water plantings with a natural feel bring hummingbirds. Drip irrigation and permeable paving. The nasturtiums are from seeds planted by the owner, the leaves are edible. Vegetable beds and fruit trees in the backyard provide a bountiful harvest.

Photo by Nicole Capobianco
Example of a minimalist deck design in New York

This tree offers up three great seasons of leaves, white blossoms in Spring (shown here), lively green leaves in Summer, and bright reds in Fall. (Photo With Permission: Ltshears/Photos of Flowers) www.deckandpatio.com

Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa) is a profuse bloomer. It's golden, sunflower-like blooms dance above its soft, gray-white foliage and leave these charming yellow stems when they retreat. It's tough and beautiful. Its dried resin is used as incense. It's excellent in the high desert - Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego State Parks - and the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley heat gives it no trouble.

This Thunderhead pine offers so much texture and form to the garden.
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

This is an example of a mid-sized full sun side yard concrete paver driveway in New York.

Shade plants
This is an example of a large traditional shade backyard concrete paver landscaping.

Roses & Japanese maple
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Austin.

Alexander's White Candytuft http://www.bcnursery.com/CANDYTUFT-ALEXANDERS-WHITE-1-GAL-P8440.aspx Michele Kruggel

Fringe Tree
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Houston.

Photo of a large asian drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Dallas for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional hallway remodel in DC Metro with beige walls