A low maintenance, easy care selection of tough perennials offering a long season of interest and flowers. The incentive for this planting space is to hide a long series of septic tank covers. They've completely disappeared under this sea of Willowleaf Amsonia, Salvia, Coneflowers, tall Henry Eilers Rudbeckia, and Prairie Dropseed. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

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This is an example of a large rustic drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in San Diego.

Ashley Farrell Landscape Design
Photo of a huge mediterranean partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Brandywine™ berries up close
Photo of an eclectic partial sun landscaping in Chicago.

cool-season annuals David Morello
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Cottage basement photo in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a southwestern home design remodel in Phoenix

Low maintenance, drought-tolerant, minimalist design
This is an example of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard gravel garden path in San Francisco.

Letz
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in San Diego.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard gravel formal garden in Santa Barbara for spring.

Photo: Ashley Camper Photography © 2014 Houzz Potted succulents and cactus adorn the outdoor kitchen.
Home design - tropical home design idea in Hawaii

Ecosystem Ponds are the crown jewel of the Water Feature world. They soon become the centerpiece of your landscape. These low-maintenance, natural-looking water gardens work with Mother Nature, not against her, to stay clean and clear without using chemicals or UV sterilizers or anything artificial. The key is the symbiotic relationship between the Pond Fish, the beneficial bacteria, and the Aquatic Plants. There is no sound in nature quite as relaxing as moving, falling water. It soothes away your stress at the end of a long day and you instantly start to feel more relaxed. Watching the Koi and other Pond Fish gracefully swimming around and nibbling from the underwater rocks and gravel can be almost hypnotizing. A variety of birds come to drink and bathe in the stream and colorful dragonflies flit here and there on mosquito patrol. Water lilies bloom in almost every color you can imagine and you'll soon see that frogs really DO sit on lily pads! Having one of these Ponds in your landscape is like coming home every day to a private vacation retreat right in your own backyard! Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most beautiful and natural looking Ecosystem Ponds and Water Gardens in the Austin and Central Texas area. We also work in the Houston, Southeast Texas area and almost anywhere in between. Working with only natural stone, our specialists craft waterfalls and ponds that look as if they had been carved by the hand of nature. Our two main pond guys have over 27 years of experience between them. We are at the Master level of Certified Aquascape Contractors--among the best in the world at what we do. Contact us today to get started on your own backyard paradise.

Exotic orchid in pot with song of india Landscape Designer Brent Knoll of Knoll Landscape Design
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Graptosedum 'Darley Sunshine', Graptosedum hybrid, Photo Credit: Bushnell Gardens Nursery, Granite Bay, CA
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in Sacramento for summer.

Tremron Pavers
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Tampa.

Succulents are an easy low maintenance way to spruce up your outdoor, or indoor, spaces. These plants require very low water usage making them a perfect plant for the southwestern United States, or for the plant lover who is constantly forgetting their watering can.

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Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Steve Lambert
This is an example of a modern shade backyard retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for fall.