Ian Hermon

Ian Hermon

Utilizing the LA Turf Rebate program, we transformed the front yard into a no irrigation dry creek, with space to enjoy the flowers and for kids to have a natural play space in the dry creek / water catchment. Demo of old planters and a new tree, and pathway from the drive will shade the house & provide a functioning & lovely new front space.

We had always admired this early 1900's home, so when the chance to work with the new owners arrived we jumped at it. At the roadside, carefully dismantled and rebuilt dry stone columns and walling set the tone for the elegant property beyond. Large front lawns sculpted with sumptuous curves frame the deep garden beds rich with texture and flower where rhododendron, flowering dogwood, oakleaf hydrangea, goats beard and peony abound. The long narrow backyard uses an arbor to frame the view of the rear sitting area and a stunning iron masked water feature beyond. Plantings cascade over gorgeous dry stone walling while meticulously laid flagstone and rubble stonework are underfoot throughout. A sensual pleasure.

We had always admired this early 1900's home, so when the chance to work with the new owners arrived we jumped at it. At the roadside, carefully dismantled and rebuilt dry stone columns and walling set the tone for the elegant property beyond. Large front lawns sculpted with sumptuous curves frame the deep garden beds rich with texture and flower where rhododendron, flowering dogwood, oakleaf hydrangea, goats beard and peony abound. The long narrow backyard uses an arbor to frame the view of the rear sitting area and a stunning iron masked water feature beyond. Plantings cascade over gorgeous dry stone walling while meticulously laid flagstone and rubble stonework are underfoot throughout. A sensual pleasure.

Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard gravel retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles.

Update--May, 2016
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Boston.

This front garden echoes the classic lines and Mediterranean feel of the home’s architecture. A thirsty lawn was replaced with vibrant aloes, agaves, and low water shrubs. An area of decomposed granite doubles as an informal play court. Photo by Daniel Bosler

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Osteospermum fruticosum 'Purple', Helictotrichon semperviren, Helianthemum nummularium
Home design - traditional home design idea in San Francisco

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Inspiration for a partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Houston for fall.

Floating wood and smooth stucco entry wall with stainless mounted address numbers. Decorative gravel in custom modular concrete pads. Contemporary wood bench. Dry stream bed with natural river rock boulders offsets the tight geometry of the entry. Xeriscape drought tolerant landscape plants with succulents, native grasses and shrubs. Plants include Kangaroo Paw, Agave Attenuata, Coleonema 'Sunset', Agave 'Blue Glow', Pennisetum 'Fireworks', Cercidium 'Desert Museum', Salvia Gregii, Escallonia Fradesii, Festuca Glauca, and several varieties of Echeveria. Plants sourced from budgetplants.com. Photos by Dominic Masiello

This grand estate is surrounded by rolling hills, a hillside garden and tons of color! Garden include both full sun and part sun. Lisa Mierop
Inspiration for a large victorian full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in New York for winter.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard garden path in Los Angeles for spring.

Ian Hermon
Photo of a partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Houston for fall.

Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone garden path in San Francisco.

The laundry room is adjacent to the mudroom, and includes undercounter appliances and a pull-out drying rack.
Example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall white floor and ceramic tile dedicated laundry room design in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, white walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and multicolored countertops

Dry stack rock walls, dry creek stream for spring melt
This is an example of a small traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Boise with a fire pit for spring.

Elegant bathroom photo in Minneapolis with green cabinets and multicolored walls