Ruth Consoli Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard brick landscaping for winter.

Trendy shed photo in Seattle

Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Columbus

Columnar Swedish aspen Le jardinet

The dry stream bed is both decorative and functional. It empties into a 6 inch main PVC pipe that drains into the front swale. Besides the stream bed drain tile, the sump line and downspouts empty into this drainage system.

Bill Rose
Photo of a mid-sized asian partial sun backyard formal garden in Austin for summer.

Saturday, August 8, 9:00 to 10:30am | Aspen | DBX3 by Sheri Sanzone and Christine Shine of Bluegreen A modern residential community with a storied past, the Double Bar X Ranch is steeped in the rich history of Colorado’s mining and agrarian roots. Today the site of a contemporary, ranch-inspired community, this rustic landscape was once part of the largest silver-producing mining district in the U.S. It later supported an array of intensive, agricultural activities. From the gentle rise of tilled-rubble walls and the patterning of open meadow, to the remnants of sculpted earthworks, evidence of the site’s prior use abounds. Winding foot trails allow visitors to experience panoramic views of the timbered landscape and structural features reminiscent of the historic ranch, including the large, wooden water trough that serves as a central focal point of the property. The design of the current landscape celebrates this juxtaposition of past and present; it revels in its contemporary context while embracing a historically minded design intent and honoring its latent history through selected materials and textures. The result of this mindful effort is an expression of thoughtful transition from the bygone, ranch of yesterday to a modern-day interpretation of the agrarian homestead. Photo by Jason Dewey Photography, courtesy Bluegreen

Example of a classic patio design in Columbus

Oso Easy Fragrant Spreader's will spread out to almost five feet across (1.5 m), making it ideal for covering large areas such as banks and slopes. Full Sun. 1-2' (0.3-0.6 m) tall. USDA Zones 3-9.

This lushly planted pool deck cutout adds strong structure to balance the pool. 'Streib's Findling' cotoneaster and 'Golden Pacific' shore juniper hug the ground, while a specimen cedrus atlantica 'Blue Cascade' makes a dramatic presence as it stretches through the lime green portal.

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, Rain Garden Nursery, LandscapeMakeover.biz. We utilized an economical combination irrigation system using large scale (golf type) sprinkler heads for turf, and water stingy drip for shrubs. Most of the shrubs installed were planned to NOT require or minimize water after the first year. Bearberry (cotoneaster dammeri) groundcover in 4" pots expanded to 18" & up to 30" in one season. Zero water needed later. Also tolerant of weed controls to make life easier.

Grey Giraffe
This is an example of a transitional landscaping in Salt Lake City.

In a modern household, who doesn't need more space?! This family gets to enjoy a new roomy 10' x 20' Old Hickory Utility Shed next to their new RV Parking spot! Leading to the shed is Bluestone Flagstones set in 1/4" minus black gravel for easy maintenance and access. Softened with Evergold Sedges that the door can easily sweep out and over top of. And don't forget ground cover that can be walked on when you need to. Here, Cotoneaster dammer was selected!

The front door to this historic Bernard Maybeck craftsman style home was already planted with Boston Ivy but lacked interest. The narrow bed was planted with Peruvian lily, Chinese fountain grass, Biokova geranium and white yarrow. Cotoneaster spills over the wall and glows with red berries in winter, complementing the smoldering winter foliage of the climbing ivy. Billy Goodnick

Dan Wells
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun backyard garden path in Chicago.

Photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a large modern backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Chicago with no cover

This beautiful new home was made more accessible through the use of a tall, custom designed and engineered concrete retaining wall. This wall featured planters and a set of stairs to allow for pedestrian access to the space below. The planters within the walls were filled with weeping winter jasmine and willowleaf cotoneaster. As these plantings mature their foliage will cascade down the walls. This planting pair offers flowers late winter through spring and red fruit later in the summer and fall. A dry stream bed meanders through the space below the bridge to the house and is bordered with plantings designed to offer interest throughout the seasons. Plantings include Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mountain Laurel and Blueberry.

The view from this courtyard will grow to be more private and cozy as the newly-planted hedge matures.
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Columbus.