When this homeowner’s neighbor removed two, two- story-high Ficus trees, her side-yard became baron and sunbaked. Concrete covers virtually the whole area from the house to the property line, but because the side-yard has a lot of foot traffic and serves as a sitting area to the basement apartment, the owner did not want to remove any of the concrete. The solution was to put up fencing to block the view of the neighbor’s house, then upcycle wine barrels and 55-gallon drums into huge planters. The drums are large enough to accommodate a full-sized tree and provide the added advantage of giving height to smaller trees to provide further screening of the neighbor’s house. Everything was painted in bright colors to give the space a cheery Caribbean feel. The neighbor’s tree removal ended up as a blessing in disguise, because what had been a drab trough-way was transformed into a happy patio.

The Encore Azalea - Rhododendron 'Autumn Royalty' has pinkish purple blooms in spring and fall. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Design ideas for a traditional shade landscaping in New York for spring.

Within the context of a native meadow, Roses take on a whole new charm. When in bloom, they are set off by the purples and blues of Salvia clevelandii. When dormant, their stick-like foliage nestles behind always-on natives.

October Glory Maple leaves in the Fall photographed by Treeland Nursery. In the fall October Glory Maples produce a deep orange to red fall color that persists well into November. Visit our website to learn more. https://www.tree-land.com/tree-finder/tree/october-glory-maple/?

Barba Landscape & Design
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a mediterranean landscaping in Florence.

This is an example of a mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Fringe Tree
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Houston.

Home design - cottage home design idea in Chicago

Example of a small trendy backyard patio kitchen design in Calgary with an awning

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

John Sutton Photography
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in San Francisco.

Photo by Pete Cadieux
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard landscaping in Boston.

Our house was built 70 years ago by a camellia enthusiast, Dr. J.M. Habel. For whatever reason, nature rewarding us after a hard year of the pandemic, or the 6" of rain we got in February, but the hundreds of camellias he planted, bred, and nurtured, exploded in flowers this year and put on a dazzling show. If you are interested in camellias, Bob Black with Bennett's Creek Nursery in Smithfield, Virginia is an expert.

Christine Darnell Gardens
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Washburn Gardens, LLC