by Astrid Gaiser
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Techo Bloc garden wall around existing tree in front yard
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Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
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Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

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Barbara Hilty, APLD
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This garden is a mixture of California native plants, flagstone set in decomposed granite, Orco pavers with an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system. There is also a wooden fence and rocks to add a pop of wow to the garden.

Eggplants thrive in terra-cotta pots. Photo by Steve Masley.
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This lovely front yard has become a favorite for the neighbors and the kids! We installed 5 tons of boulders to create an alpine look and the kids can climb and play as they pass by. The garden looks great year-round and it's low water, low maintenance, fast growing and colorful.

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photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
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Containers, bench and stone entrance all work in concert in this front entry garden.
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Lovely bromeliad garden in south Florida front yard.
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This garden is a mixture of California native plants, flagstone set in decomposed granite, Orco pavers with an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system. There is also a wooden fence and rocks to add a pop of wow to the garden.

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Photos taken just after installation, there are more recent photos in this project. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
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A front entry welcomes your guests while hinting at the character of your home – in this case, a mix of simplicity and tradition inspired by the shoreline. The bordered paver walkway flares towards the driveway and draws visitors in. Instead of dutifully installing a single species of shrub around the foundation, Southview's gardeners planted a mix of evergreens and grasses to blend the home into the landscape.