Instead of turf here we have a very low light plant- Lilyturf or Liriope. It establishes in about 3 years to form a weed-proof soft textured ground cover requiring no supplemental water once established. Gil Schieber

This is our signature installation of our tropical orchid which have a micro mist irrigation installation to keep the orchids thriving as they establish

This hill country home built by Design Tech Homes is the epitome of Texas living. The exposed beams and natural stonework establish a rustic but elegant ambience. The expansive rear porch living area could very well become the social center of the home. Superior craftsmanship and attention to detail are trademarks of this masterful design. The Cross Creek features: 3,223 square feet 4 bedrooms 4 baths One-story with spacious outdoor living area

An established and successful law firm known for winning in the courtroom looks to Cantoni design consultant, Nicole George for an equally impressive headquarters. Read the full story here: https://www.cantoni.com/topic/a+sophisticated+law+firm.do Photos by David Deleon

The design of this new residence responded to the clients' goal of a design character compatible with its established neighborhood
Example of a large classic brown three-story wood exterior home design in Seattle with a hip roof

Large or tiny? Natural establishment of Mosses and Lichen

Superior Health and Human Services was doing an office remodel, and they asked Kenzie Interiors to design the and decorate the office spaces. We did 10 spaces total!

The beautiful flowers of Spring Cactus, Rhipsalidopsis, reflect the vivid orange Clivia blossoms.
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard stone partial sun patio design for spring in Los Angeles with a fire pit

At the entrance, sculptural forms rise from reflecting pools, establishing a serene visual rhythm to balance the bold designs and natural textures.
Modern exterior home idea in Miami

Imagine walking outside your home and pulling fresh fruit off the stem. Espalier fruit trees are like having an orchard in your own yard. Plus, in addition to producing delicious fruit, the ornamental shapes have a high wow-factor and require a small footprint. Fruiting espalier trees are available from River Road Farms in a variety of designs. Please call 800-297-1435 or email RIVERRD@USIT.NET for availability.

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Tuscan patio photo in Orange County

This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Nestled in an exclusive Scottsdale enclave, this garden amendment and redesign captures the charm of both the home and the homeowner. A garden of softness, texture, and ever-changing color was the understanding throughout the design process. Creating interest and establishing pattern were cornerstones in the linear spaces, curvilinear walkways and paths guide visitors through their outdoor living space. Establishing an enjoyable entertaining space and bringing the outdoors “in” were paramount when constructing this scaled botanical garden.

Inspired by the clients’ travels the design includes colorful rose gardens in the front, created to remind them of the Butchart Gardens of Victoria, BC.

will try to visit spring 2016 for updated pix [weathered fencing, established plants...] gail bishop
This is an example of a small traditional porch design in New York.

Inspired by the clients’ travels the design includes a symmetrical courtyard aligned with the cardinal directions as an homage to Alhambra in Spain.

HDR established in 1960.

In June 2015 Uri's wall scupture was established at the famous Levinstein Tower at the center of Tel Aviv, Israel. The sculpture is 10 meters longs, 3 meters wide and 20 cm deep. Planning, creating, building and establishing the sculpture took over a year, but it's finally ON!