Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Austin for summer.

White Lily Spring flowering bulb Rhizome is dried and used as orris root for potpourri. In spring, after the bulbs have finished blooming, remove only the spent flowers. Photo by Julia Stewart Acer Landcape Services

Photo of a mid-sized industrial shade backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco for fall.

Dried Flowers with silk on a base of Morel Mushrooms.A price conscious arrangement from Accentsilk at $33.00.

Formerly lawn. Now a dry creek bed.

Wild Geranium / Geranium maculatum

Dry Stream & Drain Way

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.

The front walkway is a low-maintenance collection of ground covers, grasses, and blooming perennials. The various river rock sizes create texture as a dry creek bed running through the front yard, leading to the backyard gathering space. While there is plenty of flower color and bee activity in the summer, a snowy mantle on the ornamental grasses, boulders, and shrubs, keeps it visually interesting in the winter.

Photo of a mediterranean front yard formal garden in Toronto.

A flagstone bridge across a dry creek bed. This bridge is easy to see at night due to the small path lights placed amidst Delasperma, and Dianthus Firewitch. Winger Photography.

Farmer-florist Xenia D'Ambrosi of Sweet Earth Co. designed a Monochromatic White Pumpkin with dried strawflower, gomphrena, poppy pods, and succulent sitting on a bed of dusty miller (grown by @sweetearthco except for succulent)

California poppies create seasonal interest in the spring.
Photo of a drought-tolerant landscaping in Austin.

Pond less water feature
Design ideas for a traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Denver.

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Orange County.