Coral Honeysuckle at Garden in the Woods, the botanic garden of New England Wild Flower Society Photo copyright Ellen Sousa/THBFarm

Landscaped yard and pool area with natural and brick pavers in Sagaponack, NY. Situated within a native Poplar forest.
Pool house - large traditional backyard stone and rectangular pool house idea in New York

Photo of a rustic backyard gravel landscaping in Vancouver.

A grove of native fringe trees frame a loose aggregate path leading to the rear area gardens. Photo Credit :Ralph Anderson
Design ideas for a traditional side yard landscaping in New Orleans.

Photo of a rustic backyard gravel landscaping in Vancouver.

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Portland.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional shade backyard gravel formal garden in San Francisco for spring.

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Spring-fed, man-made lake in 12 acres of deer-filled forest. Ostrich ferns along a moss path to water's edge - north side. Native Hamamelis virginiana and Mountain Laurel, Hemlocks, Oaks, boulders. Design, install, photo - Susan Irving

Shady side yard new plantings: japanese forest grass and a red laceleaf japanese maple. cast concrete pavers will be interplanted with low growing native groundcover. photo credit: Ashley Thorner

Inspiration for a modern open concept concrete floor living room remodel in New York with a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Stone Forest water feature, native shade tolerant trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses.
Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern partial sun front yard stone formal garden in Albuquerque for summer.

Inspiration for a rustic backyard gravel landscaping in Vancouver.

Steep slopes along the ravine were subtlety regraded and planted continuously through the forest with natives to stabilize erosion during high water events. The ravine became an enhanced natural feature visible from adjacent walking paths. Photo Credit :Chipper Hatter

Home design - contemporary home design idea in Montreal

This client's home backs up to a beautiful native Beech and Tulip woodland with an intermittent stream running through the middle of the site. After mistakenly over-clearing the natural forest saplings, the once lush woods was now bare. Called in to help re-vegetate the woodland, we designed and created a new path network through the woodland so that the client could enjoy and experience their new garden. Planted with large masses of native perennials, shade grasses and spring bulbs this back yard is now lush once again. Design and Construction: Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com - 201.767.5858) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens

Planting under established trees can be daunting for homeowners. This area called for a more sedate planting design that would brighten the understory near the entry drive. Variegated Hosta and native ferns lightened the space with their bright green foliage and provide just enough textural difference to be interesting, but not overwhelming.

Woodland oasis. Pond with waterfall set beneath the canopy of the forest surrounding. Native plantings soften the edges, while a small patio provides a space for relaxation.