Photo of a mid-sized traditional shade hillside stone garden path in Charlotte for summer.

Our client in Emerson has a beautiful home, perched on a magnificent mountain slope with incredible views. They asked Dreamscapes to design outdoor living spaces for them in order to fully utilize the property. Their wish list included a water feature, a deck for outdoor living, a patio to take in the distant views of the mountains, a place to garden, and a natural and native planting design to fit into the existing southeastern native woodlands and mountain environment. Living on the side of a mountain means bedrock. The design incorporates the natural slope and stone and works with the terrain. A new deck was constructed to extend out from the house, floating over the bedrock where it meets the new pond. From the top of the hill, a waterfall cascades down through the native plantings into the pond below. Natural boulders were used to build seating along the pond’s edge, where you can watch the fish, tend to the aquatic plants, listen to the frogs, and even take a dip to cool off. Two natural flagstone patios were built at two different elevations to sit and enjoy the views of the landscape and the mountains. Both patios are accessible by cut stone crab orchard steps set into the slope. The space at the end of the driveway was a blank canvas and the perfect place to design and build a garden of raised beds, enclosed in a traditional picket fence. It is now filled with vegetables, herbs, and cutting flowers. The local bees and butterflies love it too. And the beautiful landscape takes on a magical look after sunset. Landscape lighting was expertly placed, using a variety of fixture types to enhance the pond, waterfalls, trees and plants, bringing the spaces to life after dark. The homeowners are both multi-talented and wanted a place to incorporate their skills. They create original art, build detailed wood work and plant edible gardens, just to name a few. This new landscape gives them and their family and friends a place to work and play and relax. It has become a haven for people and wildlife alike. Outdoor living at its finest!

Inspiration for a southwestern drought-tolerant concrete paver garden path with a tile roof.

Design ideas for a large rustic partial sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Denver.

This landscape features a fire pit with a wrap around seat wall and a neighboring water feature. A large flagstone patio and landscape lighting make this landscape enjoyable any time. Large quantities of perennials add color and texture throughout the yard and provide seasonal interest.

KatiLyn VanNosdall
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Denver with no cover.

This landscape features a fire pit with a wrap around seat wall and a neighboring water feature. A large flagstone patio and landscape lighting make this landscape enjoyable any time. Large quantities of perennials add color and texture throughout the yard and provide seasonal interest.

KatiLyn VanNosdall
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Denver.

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Salt Lake City.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard gravel formal garden in Albuquerque for fall.

This landscape features a fire pit with a wrap around seat wall and a neighboring water feature. A large flagstone patio and landscape lighting make this landscape enjoyable any time. Large quantities of perennials add color and texture throughout the yard and provide seasonal interest.

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Salt Lake City.

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Salt Lake City.

Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Salt Lake City.

Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Salt Lake City.

Ben Benschinder
Inspiration for a large modern backyard hot tub remodel in Seattle with decking

Design ideas for a traditional partial sun wood fence landscaping in New York with a pergola.

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Salt Lake City.

Inspiration for a large contemporary side yard brick landscaping in Calgary with no cover.