This is an example of a farmhouse landscaping in Boston.

Example of a southwest home design design in Phoenix

Creating a grand entrance starts with simple plantings. In this case, gravel drive lined with matching trees and mass plantings of Mexican sage. Photo: Lisa Cullen

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This is an example of a mediterranean landscaping in Los Angeles.

The spray of purple blooms and lush greenery of lilac verbena adds to the serenity of a small biological pond. Photo: Orly Olivier
Inspiration for a farmhouse drought-tolerant backyard water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

Photo by Pete Veilleux.

Naked buckwheat (Eriogonum nudum) with red buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens). Photo by Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds

Variable Checkerspot butterfly, also known as chalcedon checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas chalcedona) on California native Wooly Blue Curls (Trichostema lanatum). Photo by Pete Veilleux

Design ideas for a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

This is an example of a traditional water fountain landscape in Little Rock.

A vineyard in Southwest Michigan marries contemporary elements with native landscaping. Craig Bergmann Landscape Design created a landscape suited for the traditional farmhouse architecture and stunning countryside. A formal garden room for growing herbs and cut flowers is surrounded by espaliered fruit trees and an open cedar lattice fence. A scree garden accents the pool and reduces overall maintenance for the property. Mass plantings of native grasses add dramatic, bold statements. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

The grey trend has evolved in the last twelve months. Nowadays browns, beige and a touch of grey are in demand. Greige is the new buzzword. Heavier hand scraped or contoured products, the rage that started around 2005 has taken a back seat in most areas, while a softer wire brushed "ceruse effect" seen mostly on White Oak has been remarkably strong showing no effects of becoming “dated” like the others mentioned. Ceruse Color Possibilities There are numerous color combinations to the "cerused" process with the most popular being white or off white. This design trend in hardwood flooring can have darker gray white oak with a mild ceruse off white effect. There are limitless possibilities in either a prefinished hardwood floor or with what we can create for you in a custom on-site finished hardwood floor. If something suits your fancy, contact us and we can work on creating just the look and sense of style you are looking for.

Gentiana andrewsii / closed gentian

Design ideas for a mid-sized farmhouse full sun hillside landscaping in Philadelphia.

Oso Easy Fragrant Spreader's will spread out to almost five feet across (1.5 m), making it ideal for covering large areas such as banks and slopes. Full Sun. 1-2' (0.3-0.6 m) tall. USDA Zones 3-9.

Tucked away in the backwoods of Torch Lake, this home marries “rustic” with the sleek elegance of modern. The combination of wood, stone and metal textures embrace the charm of a classic farmhouse. Although this is not your average farmhouse. The home is outfitted with a high performing system that seamlessly works with the design and architecture. The tall ceilings and windows allow ample natural light into the main room. Spire Integrated Systems installed Lutron QS Wireless motorized shades paired with Hartmann & Forbes windowcovers to offer privacy and block harsh light. The custom 18′ windowcover’s woven natural fabric complements the organic esthetics of the room. The shades are artfully concealed in the millwork when not in use. Spire installed B&W in-ceiling speakers and Sonance invisible in-wall speakers to deliver ambient music that emanates throughout the space with no visual footprint. Spire also installed a Sonance Landscape Audio System so the homeowner can enjoy music outside. Each system is easily controlled using Savant. Spire personalized the settings to the homeowner’s preference making controlling the home efficient and convenient.

'Grosso' Lavender in full bloom.
Photo of a small traditional full sun front yard gravel vegetable garden landscape in San Diego.

Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography.