This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation.

Tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted above yellow melampodium. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Patio - large contemporary backyard patio idea in Phoenix with a fire pit and no cover

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard brick garden path in Phoenix.

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

They did not buy the bridge walkover idea, so I scattered little islands of sand and aquatic plants throughout so various birds could briefly stake out their own little territory.

Heucherella Pumpkin Spice used as entrance plant on both ends of the walkway, Star Magnolia visually separates the driveway space from the intimate space; limestone sundial was gift from parents.

Photo of a traditional backyard stone landscaping in Little Rock for fall.

Fall container garden Le jardinet

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Minneapolis with no cover

Solid Apollo LED. In this pool side landscaping installation, the owners wanted to bring vibrant outdoor lighting to several of their prized plants. The Cricket LED Landscaping Light with stake was chosen for its compact design and since the garden could be updated several times a year, the lights could be moved without exhaustive installation requirements. The Cricket is a low voltage waterproof light. The LED lights are connected using DuoWire Outdoor Waterproof Connectors to easily attach and separate the wiring for each Cricket. The entire installation is apart of multiple lighting areas and is controlled by the LEDWizard Smartphone and Tablet LED Controller.

Short and Sassy helenium - new for 2014 from Skagit Gardens Le jardinet

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard stone formal garden in Indianapolis for spring.

This newly constructed ‘farmhouse’ had an overgrown city landscape just begging to be cultivated. Today, two almond trees flank the parking strip, while plums, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, herbs and flowers overflow the courtyard garden. A split cedar fence is the perfect rustic backdrop, an inspiration that drove the client to cover every picket with an aluminum can! Raised beds built from dry-stack stone define and contain this urban farmstead, while drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting help keep the landscape watered in a low-impact way. Photos by Coreen Schmidt

This newly constructed ‘farmhouse’ had an overgrown city landscape just begging to be cultivated. Today, two almond trees flank the parking strip, while plums, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, herbs and flowers overflow the courtyard garden. A split cedar fence is the perfect rustic backdrop, an inspiration that drove the client to cover every picket with an aluminum can! Raised beds built from dry-stack stone define and contain this urban farmstead, while drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting help keep the landscape watered in a low-impact way. Photos by Coreen Schmidt

This newly constructed ‘farmhouse’ had an overgrown city landscape just begging to be cultivated. Today, two almond trees flank the parking strip, while plums, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, herbs and flowers overflow the courtyard garden. A split cedar fence is the perfect rustic backdrop, an inspiration that drove the client to cover every picket with an aluminum can! Raised beds built from dry-stack stone define and contain this urban farmstead, while drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting help keep the landscape watered in a low-impact way. Photos by Coreen Schmidt

Home design - mid-century modern home design idea in San Francisco