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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete patio remodel in Dallas with a gazebo

A vineyard in Southwest Michigan marries contemporary elements with native landscaping. Craig Bergmann Landscape Design created a landscape suited for the traditional farmhouse architecture and stunning countryside. A formal garden room for growing herbs and cut flowers is surrounded by espaliered fruit trees and an open cedar lattice fence. A scree garden accents the pool and reduces overall maintenance for the property. Mass plantings of native grasses add dramatic, bold statements. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

Pink Snow in Summer (Coleonema pulchrum) and Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum 'Hine's Purple' play nicely together. Photo: Billy Goodnick
Design ideas for a small traditional full sun front yard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Santa Barbara for spring.

Example of a country kitchen design in Baltimore

Cool colors and soft textures are the theme: Snow in Summer ground cover, Pink Breath of Heaven and White Breath of Heaven. Photo: Billy Goodnick
Photo of a small traditional full sun front yard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Santa Barbara for spring.

Susan Googe
Example of a huge transitional brown three-story brick gable roof design in Atlanta

Rosenberg Kolb Architects is proud to announce our renovation of a 1747 timber frame house on Nantucket Island, completed in 2011. The first historic renovation project in Nantucket to receive LEED Gold status. The project was given a Grand Award by Eco Home Magazine in July, 2011. The project included: Restructuring the foundations to align and stabilize the structure in addition to providing for a new insulated crawl space; A 260 square foot addition for a kitchen, bath, and new entry; New cedar shingles, roof shingles, and restored historic windows; The house met the strict regulations of Nantucket's Historic District. On the inside, LEED Gold certification was met through: High R-value insulation and reduced air leakage; High efficiency heating, air conditioning, plumbing fixtures, and appliances; Low-emission paints and finishes as well as a clay wall finish; Using reclaimed materials from the original house and other sites. The project has been published in: N Magazine July 2011 Eco Home Magazine July 2011 New England Home June 2011

Amy Bartlam
Mid-sized trendy porcelain tile and brown floor front door photo in Los Angeles with white walls and a blue front door

Where warmer temperatures and drier conditions make seasonal displays of cut evergreens a non-starter, create a winter windowbox that’s planted with lots of greenery in shades from emerald to lime and add a few seasonal touches. Here a bed of ivy (looks great year round) is tricked-out with white cyclamen, potted-up yellow peppers, and a few winter pansies. Can’t find peppers? Swap in fresh citrus such as kumquats. We think this one’s made for twinkle lights!

Only Natural II in Stonewashed by Shaw Floors. Warm up rooms and reduce energy bills with the natural insulation and comfort of carpet. With many styles to choose from and the best stain-fighting technology in the industry, Shaw carpet brings color, texture and value to your floors. Create distinctively stylish looks when you play with texture, loop, pattern and twist options.

Bathroom - small transitional 3/4 bathroom idea in Columbus with a two-piece toilet, white walls and a pedestal sink

Scott & Catherine Buley. High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery. Master Gardener farm house residence makeover. Remarkable clumps of Royal Raindrop flowering Crabapples and other trees leafing out and flowering now continue to amaze this Spring. Trees planted only days ago in this creek-like Rain Garden are literally stopping traffic. Fun to work on a project that has received such a warm welcome from the local community! Multi-trunk trees have many practical and beautiful benefits; just ask us!

Michael Moran
Deck - large contemporary three-story stucco white deck idea in DC Metro

Michele Lee Willson
Trendy light wood floor and beige floor single front door photo in San Francisco with white walls and a white front door

Design ideas for a transitional landscaping in San Francisco.

Kimberley Bryan
Cottage exterior home photo in Seattle

California native flowers and grasses add seasonal color and textures while attracting pollinators and birds to the garden.
This is an example of a rustic drought-tolerant backyard flower bed in San Francisco.