The garden space faces south so gets morning sun then mostly in the shade. In the summer especially it is lovely to sit here have breakfast and later in the day under the large Sugar Maple a cool spot to relax and grill. I am asked all the time are there any shade plants to use! as you can see the garden is constantly changing from spring bulbs and spring flowers to summer and fall color. The gravel terrace provides a simple and affordable surface and very European.

Inspiration for a huge contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard river rock and wood fence walkway in Tampa for summer.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized modern l-shaped dark wood floor and beige floor hallway remodel in Vancouver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island and white walls

Enrique Acevedo Nancollas
Photo of an asian landscaping in Madrid.

This decorative metal wall panel makes a lovely addition to any yard. It can double as a privacy panel or a backdrop for your grill to protect surrounding plantings from the heat of the fire. Cutout palm trees make an interesting pattern, giving one the feel of running water.

A large scale mural for the interior of a New York speakeasy. Simplicity is so often the more elegant answer.
Example of a large island style dining room design in New York

Close-up of the interesting blooms of sanguisorba obtusa. Also known as Japanese bottlebrush or burnet. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

Jonathan Stevens
This is an example of a small contemporary backyard landscaping in Denver.

Dane Spencer
This is an example of an asian landscaping in Portland.

Briana Jones
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic shade courtyard concrete paver garden path for summer.

Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Hawaii.

Example of a small trendy enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor family room design in Phoenix with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The challenge for this garden was the side entrance to the house. We needed to make it clear which way to go and make the journey to the front door interesting and welcoming. This meant there had to be something happening in the garden year round. Foliage plays a big role in this garden! The pathways were designed to provide a gracious entrance and be wide enough in some spaces to allow for neighbors to gather outside the home office balcony. The backyard needed to accommodate the trampoline, food gardening, outdoor dining and entertaining. Who knew a trampoline could function as a room divider?! The raised beds are at a comfortable height and depth for easy tending and keeping pets out. The result is the whole family can share the yard yet every function has a zone of it's own. And, you always know what season it is!

Backyard patio with Dover Grey porcelain slabs, cut basalt step, custom trellis for privacy, new planters with plants and landscape lighting.
Inspiration for a modern partial sun and privacy backyard wood fence landscaping in Vancouver.

Joslyn Amato
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in San Luis Obispo.

Inspiration for a contemporary white tile and marble tile marble floor, white floor and double-sink alcove bathtub remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a built-in vanity