A classic fenced vegetable garden integrated into an existing landscape where it serves as a focal point.
Inspiration for a traditional vegetable garden landscape in Boston.

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Hoi Ning Wong
Photo of a traditional full sun formal garden in San Francisco.

There are many rain lilies that bloom all across the world, but few put on the show of Habranthus robustus. This pink rain lily will bloom 4 to 6 times in one summer, not minding the heat or humidity. They can be seen performing in shady areas and in full sun. These larger rain lily bulbs quickly clump and spread, offering a showy display in an otherwise dormant summer garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Blooms 4-6 times in one summer; perform in shady areas and in full sun; quickly clump and spread Plant Type Spring Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Summer Dimension 8-10" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Acidic, moist, well-drained, humus-rich Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS Plant in full sun to part shade Soil should be just over top of the bulb Water after planting

Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

Formal Garden Design
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard formal garden in Chicago.

The 1,500 sq. ft. GO Home offers two story living with a combined kitchen/living/dining space on the main level and three bedrooms with full bath on the upper level. Amenities include covered entry porch, kitchen pantry, powder room, mud room and laundry closet. LEED Platinum certification; 1st Passive House–certified home in Maine, 12th certified in U.S.; USGBC Residential Project of the Year Award 2011; EcoHome Magazine Design Merit Award, 2011; TreeHugger, Best Passive House of the Year Award 2012 photo by Trent Bell

the bamboo is a clumping variety called Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata , Asian lemon bamboo. This variety is a clumper and you do not need to contain it, however, do allow an 8'by 10' area for its ultimate growth. Bamboo does require constant maintenance and you will need to do some research for the specific variety you choose. Once planted, it will become a beautiful focal point and add a stunning tropical accent. Photo Credit: Sherwood Cox

Design ideas for a farmhouse full sun vegetable garden landscape in Portland.

sedum 'angelina' in a black terrazzo pot makes a striking centerpiece
Home design - contemporary home design idea in San Diego

French Inspired Pool and Landscape by Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect. Design and Construction of Entire Property by: Arrow
Elegant backyard stone patio photo in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

photo:Frank Oudeman
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in New York for summer.

Trendy courtyard patio vertical garden photo in San Francisco

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Photo of a small tropical full sun courtyard water fountain landscape in Perth with decking.

This is an example of a contemporary water fountain landscape in Berkshire with decking.

Patio seating area with cast concrete firepit. Builder: Rockridge Fine Homes Photographer: Revival Arts
Patio - contemporary patio idea in Vancouver with a fire pit and no cover

Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Patio - small traditional brick patio idea in London

Photo of an asian landscaping in London.