Carex Testacea a grass-like plant, often with shades of orange, shown with FX Luminaire low-voltage pathway light. Foxtail asparagus fern in background. The front areas of this landscape in Bel Marin Keys, Novato, were transformed from a tired, water thirsty-lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. A variety of low-water plants for sun and part shade complete this project front yard transformation. Installed in February 2014. More plant updates early 2015. The back areas of this transformation is featured in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA

This is an example of a small modern shade backyard concrete paver formal garden in Portland.

A garden pond with koi fish is fed from a waterfall that cascades down the natural slope. Stone stairs lead to the upper garden. by whole gardens

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Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Los Angeles.

Design ideas for a modern partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in San Francisco.

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Wet bio swale, showing water collection. Photo by Michael Todoran.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photo by Jim Pyle
Photo of an asian landscaping in Sacramento.

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Example of a tuscan family room design in Sacramento

Mid-sized elegant backyard brick and custom-shaped lap pool fountain photo in Philadelphia

Hot tub - large southwestern backyard brick and rectangular lap hot tub idea in Phoenix

Free Float is a pool house that continues UP's obsession with contextual contradiction. Located on a three acre estate in Sands Point NY, the modern pool house is juxtaposed against the existing traditional home. Using structural gymnastics, a column-free, simple shading area was created to protect occupants from the summer sun while still allowing the structure to feel light and open, maintaining views of the Long Island Sound and surrounding beaches. Photography : Harriet Andronikides

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard gravel water fountain landscape in Vancouver.

Design ideas for a large contemporary full sun backyard landscaping in Orange County.

We went for lots of texture and foliage color in this small space. Ferns hold the composition together while the Persian Ivy, Rhododendron, Hosta and Heuchera provide color and leaf variation. This planting is partially under a deck.

This 30" x 24" abstract acrylic painting has been done in shades of cobalt blue, sky blue, citrine, chartreuse, white, soft sea green, and royal blue. Finished in gloss varnish to protect the piece from dust and UV light for years to come. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. Gorgeous vivid rich colors in a great contemporary style.

A small space was reimagined for clients on Lake Washington by Landscape Architect Mark S. Garff. In this photo a gabion basket wall holds back the steep slope, creating a flat garden area for viewing. A new horizontal board fence adds privacy and creates an intimate seating area at the water's edge. Photos by Mark S. Garff.

Mountain style home design photo in Denver

Unlock your backyard's true beauty with waterscaping concepts. For over forty years we have designed and installed customized waterfalls, ponds and fountains for thousands of happy customers. Whether you are starting fresh or are in need of a redesign, give us the chance to create your own tropical or Sonoran paradise. Adding a water feature can be as simple as tucking a decorative fountain near the entrance of your home or as elaborate as creating a massive cascading waterfall similar to what you see in the mountains of Hawaii. Our mission is to bring the natural beauty of exotic places like Japan, Hawaii or the Sonoran desert right to your backyard.