From the initial sketch to the planted masterpiece – this plentiful and copious yet water conscience garden makes a bold statement in the neighborhood. The layers of planting of different heights and textures create a strong visual presence and set the mood of excitement as you wind your way to the entry. The combination of tropical plants and succulents continue to promote the multi- layered visual experience .

Euphorbia, Bulbine, and New Zealand flax drought tolerant plantings. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Carlin
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in San Francisco.

Carolyn Hall - Sea Pointe Construction Design Consultant
Design ideas for a transitional landscaping in Orange County.

Photography: © ShadesOfGreen
Minimalist patio photo in San Francisco

Dramatic dark burgundy foliage on this evergreen perennial holds its color and size. Great in mixed borders, containers, and can even be planted as a hedge. Leaves provide structure in flower arrangements. Features Feature/Bloom Dramatic dark foliage year round stays under 4 feet Evergreen or Deciduous evergreen USDA Zones Hardy to 15-20°F USDA 8b, 9, 10, 11 Sunset Zones 7-9, 14-24 Special Features Year-round interest, drought tolerance, heat tolerance, winter/fall foliage color, water-wise Landscape Use Accent, border, container, mass planting Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season none Dimension 3-4 ft H x 3 ft W Growth Rate Slow to moderate Plant Type evergreen About the Collection Brought to you by the authority on Western gardening, the Sunset Western Garden Collection is an exclusive plant collection of top performing plants for the Western Gardener.

Example of a mid-sized transitional brown two-story wood exterior home design in San Francisco

Steve Lambert
Design ideas for a small eclectic partial sun courtyard stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Photography: © Anastasia Hockinson
Minimalist patio photo in San Francisco

Banyon Tree Design Studio
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.

Photos by Patrick & Topaze McCaffery of Taproot Garden Design
Photo of a large mediterranean full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco for spring.

Photo of a coastal landscaping in Orange County.

Dasylirion planted amongst boulders and pebbles. Sustainable modern Landscape with drought tolerant plants and low maintenance landscape.
Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Los Angeles.

The same planting as in the previous picture, but taken around July/August time period. Note how the heat-loving plants have taken over creating a totally different visual effect. Lush Custom Gardening Company

Summer Container Planting using a classic combination of Potato Vine, Homestead Purple Verbena, and Calliope Geraniums. Cannas, Phormium, and Annual Hibiscus create height and fill the middle of the container. Lush Custom Gardening Company

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
Design ideas for a coastal drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County for spring.

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design
Inspiration for a coastal drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County for spring.

Steve Lambert,Winner Beautification Award for Small Landscape Design - Build Small Country-club Project, with courtyard deck, low maintenance, Bitter root walls,

Design ideas for a coastal landscaping in Orange County.

A pattern of a large bronze Phormium and Muhlenbergia rigens or Deer Grass line the fence to add texture and some form without blocking out the architecture of the fence.