Zone: Sunset Zone 24, Southern California Coastal Strip; USDA Zone 10B Average annual high temp: 78 degrees Fahrenheit (August) Average annual low temp: 49 degrees Fahrenheit (December) Average annual rainfall: 12.71 inches Welcome to our garden in La Jolla, California! The Horticult Garden is where our love for plants intersects with our love for modern design, among other creative urges. It’s also a place where we find inspiration for our blog and where we entertain friends (movie nights, cocktail parties, World Cup festivities) out in the fresh air. Our plants include succulents, herbs, ferns, flowering perennials, carnivorous plants and fruit trees — just to name a few of over 200 plants in our garden.

Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.

This outdoor living space was transformed from an empty patio into an inviting outdoor living environment for relaxing and entertaining friends and family. An oversized, raised spa anchors the center of this courtyard to provide a relaxing escape and serves as a fountain feature to be viewed from all the interior rooms. A new custom pavilion structure was built to provide the owners with an outdoor entertaining area that can be comfortable for a small group and can also accommodate a large dinner party or large group. The new outdoor kitchen features plenty of room for the chef and serving. The room can also fit a 12 person dining table that sits under a vaulted ceiling and below a custom built decorative chandelier that sets just the right mood. The travertine decking is surrounded by lush gardens to provide visual interest throughout the year. The project is also as equally inviting in the evening with extensive landscape lighting to set just the right mood for this private outdoor courtyard.

Located in the prestigious Devonshire neighborhood of Dallas, this new residence features a simplified landscape design including a front gravel driveway, antique brick entry walkway and classically structured plantings to help frame the house and work with the magnificent existing trees that were present on the lot. The rear yard focuses on family fun and outdoor living including a luxury play pool and spa, a putting green, synthetic lawn for the kids and dogs all adjacent to an outdoor living area for entertaining friends and family.

Located in the prestigious Devonshire neighborhood of Dallas, this new residence features a simplified landscape design including a front gravel driveway, antique brick entry walkway and classically structured plantings to help frame the house and work with the magnificent existing trees that were present on the lot. The rear yard focuses on family fun and outdoor living including a luxury play pool and spa, a putting green, synthetic lawn for the kids and dogs all adjacent to an outdoor living area for entertaining friends and family.

Amazing view from the upper deck looking out on the mountain view and down on the hot tub and firepit decks.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in Salt Lake City with a fire pit and decking for summer.

This is a half-acre garden near the center of Towson, so it’s on the edge between urban and suburban. My dad, Wolfgang Oehme, designed the garden initially. After a change in ownership, I was asked to redesign much of the garden since it needed some help since it had been neglected. I designed and installed much of the planting that you see in the photos. I also redesigned the planting for the fish pond, butterfly garden in the rear, pollinator garden in the front, and I install annuals that fill the 9 pots at the front steps and rear deck and patio. I also have designed many fruiting trees and shrubs throughout. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Photo by Roland Oehme. Original garden, including swimming pool and lily pond, was previously designed by Wolfgang Oehme.

Located in the prestigious Devonshire neighborhood of Dallas, this new residence features a simplified landscape design including a front gravel driveway, antique brick entry walkway and classically structured plantings to help frame the house and work with the magnificent existing trees that were present on the lot. The rear yard focuses on family fun and outdoor living including a luxury play pool and spa, a putting green, synthetic lawn for the kids and dogs all adjacent to an outdoor living area for entertaining friends and family.

Located in the prestigious Devonshire neighborhood of Dallas, this new residence features a simplified landscape design including a front gravel driveway, antique brick entry walkway and classically structured plantings to help frame the house and work with the magnificent existing trees that were present on the lot. The rear yard focuses on family fun and outdoor living including a luxury play pool and spa, a putting green, synthetic lawn for the kids and dogs all adjacent to an outdoor living area for entertaining friends and family.

Afternoon sun lights up a variety of succulents, perennials, shrubs, and boulders surround a front yard patio to create a welcoming entry. Edger Landscape Design, Cathy Edger

Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea' with mondo grass.
Design ideas for a mid-century modern landscaping in Orlando.

Inspiration for a craftsman landscaping in New York.

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Design ideas for a mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in San Francisco.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in San Francisco.

The winding walkway from the house down to the lake's break wall is decorated with large boulders and perennial plants for both beauty and erosion control. Showcased in this project is a “Lakeside Landscape” created for a homeowner who purchased an old vacant lot on the banks of Lake Erie on the near west side of Cleveland. The lot was attractive given its location and potential for lakeside access, yet it presented some major challenges. First and foremost, the lay of the land was unfavorable, dropping 50 feet from the front of the house to the lake in just 175 linear feet. Erosion wasn’t the only concern in this case, as the space also needed to be functional. The result was over 1300 tons of locally-mined sandstone top rock and a strategic placement of each boulder to create a winding grass path to the lake and tiered entertaining spaces. One such space serves as a natural bluestone patio for unparalleled views of the lake, complimented by a decorative fountain sculpted by a local artist. The lower space is used as a secluded fire pit carved into the hillside with a bench overlooking the western horizon to catch the spectacular Lake Erie sunsets. The addition of 34 natural sandstone steps from the top patio to a reinforced concrete break wall meanders through a landscape with over 625 flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. Below the surface is a series of drains, tile, low-voltage lighting, and irrigation, all designed to maximize every square foot of usable space. What began as a cliff ended as a unique lakeside living space used for recreation, entertaining, and more importantly, as a retreat for family and friends alike.

This landscape bed was designed to add color, texture, and seasonal interest to a brick and dark timber home. A blue atlas cedar anchors the corner, while a Japanese maple adds deep burgundy foliage near the entry. Red yucca sends up coral blooms that attract pollinators, and ornamental grasses, boxwood, and soft groundcover fill in the layers. Natural stone edging defines the bed, adds a rustic touch, and keeps the mulch in place. Plant selection focused on Texas-friendly, drought-tolerant varieties, so the bed stays attractive through summer heat with reasonable watering. Design goals: Year-round interest, varied heights and foliage colors, pollinator support, and low water use. Plants featured: Blue atlas cedar, Japanese maple, red yucca, ornamental grasses, boxwood, southern magnolia, groundcover.

This landscape bed was designed to add color, texture, and seasonal interest to a brick and dark timber home. A blue atlas cedar anchors the corner, while a Japanese maple adds deep burgundy foliage near the entry. Red yucca sends up coral blooms that attract pollinators, and ornamental grasses, boxwood, and soft groundcover fill in the layers. Natural stone edging defines the bed, adds a rustic touch, and keeps the mulch in place. Plant selection focused on Texas-friendly, drought-tolerant varieties, so the bed stays attractive through summer heat with reasonable watering. Design goals: Year-round interest, varied heights and foliage colors, pollinator support, and low water use. Plants featured: Blue atlas cedar, Japanese maple, red yucca, ornamental grasses, boxwood, southern magnolia, groundcover.

Photo by Patrick & Topaze McCaffery of Taproot Garden Design - 2019 September "Salvia guaranitica 'Amistad grows on either side of the steps that lead to the back yard patio. Friends and family enjoy time around the fireplace. Larger, overgrown shrubs in the back ground were removed and replaced by lower growing California Native plants to expose the trunks and branching of the surrounding trees."

This image shows a luxurious dining room with modern furniture and decor. The walls are painted in a light grey color, with a breaking vibrant tropical theme inspired wallpaper. In the center of the room is an elegant Satvario finish Stone top with teak PU Finish wooden base dining table surrounded by four dining chairs upholstered in sunburn yellow suede & seats with grey finish fabric. On one side of the table sits a large vase filled with fresh flowers, adding to the inviting atmosphere of this space. Above it hangs a stunning modern look chandelier that casts its warm glow over everything below it. To one side of the room there is also an sleek wall clock. This beautiful dining area would be perfect for hosting dinner parties or simply enjoying meals with family and friends!