Black Mondo and Black Polished Pebbles
Example of a mid-sized minimalist concrete paver patio design in Vancouver

Inspiration for a small tropical backyard concrete patio remodel in Portland with a pergola

Susie Dowd Markarian, Mimi Reddick
Photo of a small mediterranean drought-tolerant backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Land2c Textural combination of small leafed azalea, two-toned large hostas, narrow yellow Japanese forest grass, and the red curly metal art piece make the garden interesting.

Design ideas for a transitional landscaping in Orange County.

Detail of the termination of a hand forged railing for a stone entry path
This is an example of a mid-sized modern partial sun front yard stone formal garden in Boston.

Kristen Vincent Photography
Bedroom - mid-sized coastal master medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in San Diego with blue walls

Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in Orange County.

Bountiful pots filled with succulents - reflective of the muted beach hues
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Los Angeles with blue walls and a blue front door

This waterwise garden planter is filled with Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Idaho Fescue), Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), and Salvia nemorosa (Sage). The stacked stone retaining wall + pathway is lit with a LED landscape light.

Jeffrey Erb
Transitional patio photo in New York

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "Evergreen California native Pacific Wax Myrtle (Myrica californica) is a fast growing shrub/tree. After only two years in the garden, it is twice its size, and covers a good portion of the fence. Myrica californica can be selectively pruned to a manageable size."

Powder room - small contemporary powder room idea in Madrid with a pedestal sink

Container water gardens are beautiful and require less frequent watering than their soil counterparts. To keep mosquitoes away, add a small fountain (they won't lay eggs in moving water), add a small fish or two like rosy reds (they eat the larvae), or simply toss in a mosquito dunk.

Photo of a small traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Miami.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary concrete paver landscaping in Seattle.

Christopher Lee
Example of a 1950s patio design in Los Angeles