A composed foundation planting bed frames the house, using layered grasses, shrubs, and perennials for year‑round interest. Irregular flagstone stepping stones curve through mulch to a circular paved area, tying the planting to the lawn and patio. Light gray siding, black window framing, and natural stone accents unify the palette while mature trees provide scale and seasonal color.

This newly planted garden is now very colorful and thriving in the presence of deer. Most all of our gardens in the hilly areas of the peninsula are designed and planted with deer in mind.

Semi-circle of linden trees planted with surrounding garden beds of shade loving hostas, ferns and Solomon's seal. Where the lindens end the walking garden begins and the plantings transition to part-shade astilbe, purple coral bells, hosta, bleeding hearts and foxglove (Digitalis)

Inspiration for a large farmhouse full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco for summer.

Photo of a mediterranean front yard landscaping in Las Vegas.

OnSite Studios
Country gray two-story wood exterior home photo in Boston

Inspiration for a large traditional shade front yard mulch driveway in Jackson for summer.

For more photos of this project see: O'SHEA
Photo of a traditional partial sun side yard stone walkway in San Francisco for spring.

Ira Montgomery
This is an example of a large traditional gravel formal garden in Dallas.

Rose Creek Golf & CC Landscape & Containers: Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Design ideas for a traditional full sun front yard landscaping in Oklahoma City for summer.

Photography By Joe Dodd
Photo of a large contemporary backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Adding visual interest with the pops of color from the flower beds is an easy way to draw attention to the landscaping without pulling the attention from the home.

Dan Cutrona Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary girl carpeted teen room remodel in Miami with purple walls and no fireplace

Photos by Matthew Williams
Inspiration for a scandinavian light wood floor bedroom remodel in New York with multicolored walls

This landscape bed combines flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, decorative rock, and large planters along the front of the home. The planting fills the space with different textures while keeping the bed neat and easy to maintain. The raised entry and brick exterior frame the landscape nicely.

Staking the ground around a growing peony helps establish the strength of the plant as it grows, ensuring a healthy plant.
This is an example of a transitional backyard flower bed in Salt Lake City.

Inspiration for a bedroom and large transitional girl light wood floor kids' bedroom remodel in New York with white walls

Inspiration for a large timeless backyard patio remodel in New York with decking

Tahoe home, shade border
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional shade backyard landscaping.