To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.

Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Phoenix.

Photo of a small tropical partial sun side yard gravel formal garden in Los Angeles.

A photo taken of a succulent container.
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Agave parryi 'truncata' in a container
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Le jardinet
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Phoenix.

Example of a southwest home design design in Phoenix

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in San Diego.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

Neoregelias; Guzmania lindenii (variegated bromeliads);Tree-fern; Rhoeo Stripe Me Pink (Tradescantia Spathacea)
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Succulents fill this Palm Beach county container garden photographed by Pamela Crawford. See over 500 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. See over 500 photos of container gardens on her website at pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Le jardinet
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Phoenix.

Hawkeye Landscape Design We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden

James T. Menge
Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in Jacksonville.

Edgar Rossal

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in San Diego.

Tropical Pool Landscape
Inspiration for a large tropical partial sun courtyard gravel water fountain landscape in Tampa.

Design ideas for a southwestern gravel landscaping in San Diego.