Our client had a plant that was not doing well in the corner space of her family room. We replaced it with a handsome mature jade suited to that light, which is very low maintenance

Expansive lawn framed by mature trees and layered planting creates a classic Northern California estate garden with a sense of permanence and scale.
Elegant exterior home photo in San Francisco

At Rosemound Farm in Portland, mature cedars, cypress and Japanese maples frame a structured hedge walk that balances classic formality with natural abundance. The late-afternoon light reveals the layered evergreen canopy and sculpted edges of this 19th-century estate garden, creating a timeless landscape.

pergola with mature wistera Designs by Amanda Jones Photo by David Bowen
Patio - cottage patio idea in New York

The use of large plant material was critical, lending a sense of maturity and scale to the overall aesthetic. Gray-tinted concrete softens the look of the large semi-circular driveway.

pergola with mature wistera Designs by Amanda Jones Photo by David Bowen
Patio - cottage patio idea in New York

This view pairs the wood garden structure with a mature shade tree, lawn, bridge, stone path, and planting beds. Worthington, Ohio. Full project: https://peabodylandscape.com/portfolio/japanese-zen-garden/

Front of the Stonecrest Modern Retreat in Pittsboro, NC, set among mature trees with custom landscaping. Built by BOLD Construction.
Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Raleigh

The pool is framed by the deck and a large tree at the garden edge. Nearby chairs and a hanging seat add places to relax beside the water.
Minimalist pool photo in Richmond

10 years after installation, constant maintenance and small additions, this garden has become an experience to enjoy.
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in Chicago.

10 years after installation, constant maintenance and small additions, this garden has become an experience to enjoy.
Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in Chicago.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Completed compact home beneath mature trees. A completed HyveCity project led by Juan Martinez. Presented by Arcos & Co. See the gallery introduction for the home’s published layout, size and project story.

We added garden beds, a stream, and a fire feature around the existing mature trees.
Inspiration for a huge traditional front yard river rock pond in Salt Lake City.

Stepstone. Inc. concrete steps creating the entrance stairs to the garden photo by Amelia B Lima
Photo of a mediterranean full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Finished LeafBlaster Pro gutter guard run along the roof edge beneath mature trees at a King Field home in Minneapolis.

Another view of this front yard shows how the gravel, cement pavers, and retaining walls blend seamlessly with the green elements of the space- that mature trees, lawn, and shrubs.

The planting design was intentionally restrained, preserving existing mature trees and shrubs while introducing subtle new plantings near the steps and foundation. This approach allowed the hardscape to take visual priority while maintaining a soft, established landscape character.

Charcoal siding, a crisp white entry frame and a mature tree give this completed Austin home its street presence. Begonia Unit 1 is a 1,307-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath home from Juan Martinez’s building and development portfolio.