Exterior Clubhouse for The Springs of Mill Lakes. www.thespringsofmilllakes.com Active living community conveniently located in Opelika, Al with 130+ residential homes. photo creds: Tristan Cairns

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Photo of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Techo-Bloc pavers were used to make this idyllic small patio sitting area next to the water feature. It’s a great spot to read, while sitting next to a trickling stream and the sounds of waterfalls. Note: The Techo-Bloc patio pavers were engineered in Canada, and they can well handle the freeze/thaw that occurs in our corner of the Northeast. www.deckandpatio.com

This Coral Bark Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku') still holds its leaves even in December. Its red bark will provide winter interest once the leaves do drop. The dry stream bed and artificial turf curving around the corner give the yard a flow.

Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Denver.

The spa in this project is private — nestled inside a cove made from moss rock boulders fitted with a structural steel and concrete ceiling. The entire project included a freeform pool with grotto spa, Techo-Bloc tumbled paver patio and in-pool tanning shelf; it won for Deck and Patio a prestigious Silver medal for design from the Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA). www.deckandpatio.com

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Photo of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Natural-Form Creek Bed and Pool

Light and nature stream into the living room through accordion glass doors and gable windows. The existing wood burning fireplace was kept, updating it with a black finish and framed with mantle, cabinets and a recessed television.

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Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Land Studio C
Design ideas for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

Hot tub - large backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped hot tub idea in Phoenix

Example of a large tuscan backyard pool fountain design in Las Vegas

Series of cascading waterfalls, ponds and streams for the ultimate peaceful backyard retreat. photo by Living Magazine
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Dallas.

Land Studio C
Photo of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Land Studio C
Design ideas for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Photo of a tropical backyard pond in Tampa.

This Oceanside home, built to take advantage of majestic rocky views of the North Atlantic, incorporates outside living with inside glamor. Sunlight streams through the large exterior windows that overlook the ocean. The light filters through to the back of the home with the clever use of over sized door frames with transoms, and a large pass through opening from the kitchen/living area to the dining area. Retractable mosquito screens were installed on the deck to create an outdoor- dining area, comfortable even in the mid summer bug season. Photography: Greg Premru