This final photo of the Green Roof Arbor exhibits the beauty of good design in structure and garden planning. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Photo of a small asian shade backyard gravel landscaping in Cleveland for summer.

©Melissa Clark Photography
Mid-sized mountain style backyard stone patio photo in DC Metro with a fire pit and no cover

Example of a classic patio kitchen design in Dallas

A modern screen porch beautifully links this Wellesley home to its Garden. Extending overhangs that are clad in red cedar emphasize the indoor – outdoor connection and keep direct sun out of the interior. The grey granite floor pavers extend seamlessly from the inside to the outside. A custom designed steel truss with stainless steel cable supports the roof. The insect screen is black nylon for maximum transparency. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

This Magnificent Spanish Colonial Estate Is An Exclusive 6,755 sq.ft. Custom Home in Thousand Oaks, CA. Mountain And Valley Vistas Unfold Along Entry Drive, Which Is Lined With A Charming Vineyard. This Sprawling 7.47 Acre Estate Boasts A Main House, A Guest Casita, Elegant Pool And Large Motor Courtyard With A Four-Bay Garage. This Custom Home's Architecture And Amenities Blend Exquisite Centuries-Old Detail And Craftsmanship With The Best of Today's Easy Living Style. The Spacious Interior Home Has Five Bedrooms With Suite Baths, Library Or Office, Game Room, Garden/Craft Room, Breakfast Room, Spacious Gourmet Kitchen And Large Family Room. The Master Suite With Private Retreat Or Gym Is Conveniently Located On The Entry Level. The Home Is Infused With Authentic Old World Charm Throughout. A Generous Use of Outdoor Covered Areas Create Delightful Living Spaces and Contribute To The Estate's Total 10,839 Square Feet of Covered Living Area.

The design objective for this six acre ocean view parcel in Montecito was to create a literal replication of an 1800's California hacienda. Four adobe structures define the central courtyard while secondary terraces and walled gardens expand the living areas towards the views and morning light. Simple, rustic details and traditional, handmade materials evoke a lifestyle of a distant era.

Nat Rea Photography
Transitional backyard concrete paver patio container garden photo in Boston with a pergola

This is an example of a large contemporary partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Other.

The only gable in this mansard roof faces the residence. The tea house is the centerpiece of the garden.
Living room - rustic living room idea in DC Metro

Decomposed Granite Pathway
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with a pergola.

Design: Dedra Hauser of Enchanted Gardens Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Inspiration for a craftsman pool remodel in San Francisco

The backyard of this crafstman home was fully renovated and modernized to suit the families growing needs. Modern landscape design with a nod to traditional elements was a must. A raised flagstone terrace flush with the inner floor houses the lounging and dining areas which includes a barbecue with a limestone countertop and facing. Natural stone steps lead down to the garden where we find flagstone pathways, steppingstones and a shed that mimics the same details as the front of the home. The frontyard again had a modern feel with a nod to traditional because the facade of the home was left as is. Natural stone steps and pathways lead to the restored front porch. Evergreen hedging and meadow gardens give a sense of inner space when sitting on the porch.

Morgan Howarth Photography, Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard stone garden path in DC Metro.

Country Garden Residence by Olson Kunding. Photos by: Jeremy Bitterman
Country concrete patio photo in Portland with no cover

An expansive patio with a floating architectural pergola, built-in flower planters, and vibrant colors in furniture and accessories.
Example of a large transitional concrete paver patio container garden design in Chicago with a pergola

Kevin Allen
Example of a classic backyard brick patio design in DC Metro with a gazebo and a fireplace

---Landscape Design and Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA. ---Construction/Installation by: www.thearrowshop.com
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard concrete paver vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.

An herb spiral allows for more plants than a straight line. Edible greens are arranged in patterns. A food forest is in the background and features japanese plum, pineapple guava, chilean wintergreen, blueberries, and native plants. Bark edging by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com Garden shed by Jane Hart-Meyer www.janesbackyard.com Photo by: Amy Whitworth

Tyler Chartier
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary brick garden path in San Francisco.