Looking into the courtyard from the sidewalk. The podocarpus in the foreground will be formally pruned when larger to carry the line of the taller brick wall around the perimeter for additional privacy. Photo by Jay Sifford.

An existing woodland border planting is renovated with pruning to highlight an annual bed with dahlias and New Guinea impatiens within late summer yellow rudbeckia for a colorful poolside planting.

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

Design ideas for a small traditional full sun backyard landscaping in New York.

A client's prized Fuji cherry tree in full bloom. Expert pruning and maintenance over the last 20+ years by Landservices has kept this prolific ornamental cherry a main focal point in a contemporary West Linn garden.

This perennial Garden was photographed by Peter Atkins. The garden is completely self maintaining except some pruning, deadheading and keeping the lawn mowed. Peter Atkins and Associates

The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

These gardens are at a private residence in New York, on the shores of Lake Champlain. Weekly gardening visits that included pruning, pest management, and seasonally appropriate garden care have helped the homeowners enjoy their gardens' full beauty.

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An improvement on an old favorite, 'Crimson Pygmy' Barberry, Sunjoy® Mini Salsa offers dark red foliage and is consistently compact - no reversions! Pruning seldom needed. Shape in summer if necessary. Needs good drainage. Deer resistant. Tolerates urban conditions. 18-24" (45-60cm) tall and wide. Full Sun. USDA Zone 4.

Photo of a modern full sun landscaping in Seattle with decking for summer.

3rd phase included dry creek bed to help with drainage issues, trimming and pruning trees, removing grass / turf and replacing with shade loving plants / perennials, which created a low maintenance landscape for this retired couple.

A unique low-mounding, dwarf barberry. The burn-resistant gold foliage of Sunjoy® Beret has red new growth and red fall color. An adorable, fuss-free addition to a border or rock garden. Does not require pruning. Shape in summer if needed. Deer resistant. Needs good drainage. 6-12"(15-30cm). Full sun. USDA Zone 4.

The Garden beds and edge of the woodland have been mulched to provide aesthetic appeal.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern shade front yard landscaping in Cleveland for summer.

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