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Inspiration for a large farmhouse partial sun side yard gravel garden path in Seattle.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard formal garden in Austin for spring.

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Columbus with a fire pit.

Photo of a large transitional partial sun backyard stone and wood fence formal garden in Minneapolis.

A refurbished Queen Anne needed privacy from a busy street corner while not feeling like it was behind a privacy hedge. A mixed use of evergreen trees and shrubs, deciduous plants and perennials give a warm cottage feel while creating the privacy the garden needed from the street.

Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Houston for summer.

Design ideas for a large farmhouse partial sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

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Photo of a small contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

Custom horizontal western red cedar fence. 3/4" thick true western red cedar horizontal boards with cedar posts, and cap. We have many different styles to choose from. All custom built. Serving all of Denver Colorado Metro and Northern Colorado

Landscape design by John Algozzini, lighting design by Kevin Manning. This project received a 2013 Hardscape North America Design Award, and a 2014 ILCA Award of Excellence. It has also been featured in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and Total Landscape Care Magazine. Photo courtesy of Bridget Clauson.

Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

This natural gas fire pit built from natural boulders offers year round functionality. The bubbling rock water feature adds to the ambiance, providing the tranquil sound of a natural creek.

Encircling a sleek pool, this garden for a growing family offers comfortable spaces in which to play, relax and dine. New raised planters and containers overflow with citrus, herbs and colorful Mediterranean plantings. Synthetic turf provides a soft, inviting play place in a shady area of the yard. Photo by Martin Cox

Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Seattle.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard formal garden in Austin with decking for spring.

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and shade backyard water fountain landscape in Phoenix with decking for summer.

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard brick formal garden in San Francisco for spring.

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth . Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography