Indeed, Marc Wiener successfully incorporate water features into the existing landscape. When considering color and texture he applied his extensive expertise on how plant material will eventually grow. Here we see low-lying evergreens and ground cover perennials in and around the stream and rock outcroppings which soften the large boulders, which he says would “otherwise stand out and detract from the overall intent of looking ‘natural.’” Larger flowering plantings were installed behind the water feature to provide accenting and screening. On lower portions of the slope, the water feature was planted with flowers for cutting and small beds for annuals so the client could interact with the stream garden throughout the season. www.deckandpatio.com

This is an example of a large tropical partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Miami for summer.

Beautiful bathroom with blue and green shower tile and brass plumbing fixtures. White and gold wall paper with white paneled half walls. Vintage pieces for decoration on white wood shelf.

Inspiration for a tropical pool remodel in Los Angeles

After we removed large Podocarpus hedge, we installed 4 - 25-gallon Slender Weaver bamboo for a more tropical, privacy hedge.
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical partial sun side yard landscaping in Tampa.

Verde Chianti Granite has a smooth sand-like pattern. It consists of green hues with a cream and yellow-gold tint.

“I spend as much time as I can walking the hillsides of New York’s Catskills and studying the landscape,” says Bill Renter. “This has increased my expertise in how rock placement affects the flow of streams and waterfalls.” Indeed, over the years, Renter has received a multitude of awards for choosing the perfect rocks, and artfully installing them to great effect and function. www.deckandpatio.com

This is an example of a tropical landscaping in New York.

Featured in this collection is John's very own award winning backyard. His garden is a certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The property provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: water, cover, food and places to raise their young. His garden will be featured in the September issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Stay tuned for John's new book, Garden Sanctuary: Designing for Comfort, Wholeness, and Connection, that takes you on the transformative journey of creating your own personal sanctuary and connection to nature in your own back yard.

Sundaura Alford-Purvis
Home design - transitional home design idea in Ottawa

Concrete stairway and landscape lighting
Photo of a mid-century modern concrete paver landscaping in Portland.

Photo of a tropical landscaping in Burlington.

Elegant country garden Grace Design Associates

Inspiration for a modern pool remodel in Los Angeles

Mark Adams Pictures
Example of a mid-sized minimalist master gray tile corner shower design in San Francisco with white walls

Rochester Hills, Michigan Residence Canadian Granite Slabs and Outcropping up to 10 ton pieces. Construction reinforced concrete/shotcrete
Transitional exterior home photo in Detroit