Design ideas for a traditional full sun formal garden in New York.

Low mainteance with a touch of pink ton help illuminate Japanese lace leaf maple tree
Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun side yard stone retaining wall landscape in New York for spring.

Front entrance with Japanese feel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Inspiration for a large modern front yard concrete paver landscaping in Austin.

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch landscaping in Los Angeles.

The first step of fire defense involves addressing the home's structure, as most homes ignite when embers access the interior of the home or build on the home's dry, flammable materials. The owners have taken a few key steps to address their home's vulnerabilities. They have also engaged the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains to get a free assessment of the home's vulnerabilities as well as its "Zone 0," the first 5 feet around the home. Right now, a deep brick drive at the front of the home provides safe space for fire fighters to work should they need to defend the home.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun side yard mulch formal garden in Miami for summer.

Hardscapes by Alphin Design Build Landscape by Bland Landscaping Co., Inc.
Example of a classic deck design in Raleigh with decking and a bbq area

A very rustic tree house we built in Milroy, PA. The treehouse was framed used rough sawn hickory with rough milled pine siding and cedar post railings. By far the coolest part is the stair way leading up to the tree house. The treads are made of white oak with a cedar truck providing the support. A true woodsman's getaway.

Birch Creek Brown Flagstone Walkway
Example of a large trendy full sun and brown side yard and two-story stone and wood house exterior design with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Outdoor Kitchen, Dining & Lounge Area and Swimming Pool.
Patio - traditional patio idea in New York with no cover and a bbq area

Jeffrey Kilmer
Inspiration for a small timeless backyard patio remodel in New York with no cover

Small rustic exterior home idea in Atlanta

Brian Landis Commercial Photography
Design ideas for a rustic gender-neutral outdoor playset in DC Metro.

The client wanted patio space for a chair so she could relax in the sun when the mood struck. The only spot in the yard with any sun is near the fence gate. A full-range New York Bluestone patio was added using 30” x 30” slabs. These slabs are dry-set so leveling was a challenge.

Ron Kolb
Traditional brick exterior home idea in Cincinnati

Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.