Paul Dyer Photography
Inspiration for a transitional partial sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant backyard retaining wall landscape in Orange County.

This is just another photo of the stair section. These stairs are "rounded", there are many different ways to construct stairs.
This is an example of a small modern partial sun backyard retaining wall landscape in Grand Rapids.

Allan Block Product supplied by Midland Concrete in a Taupe color. Multi level walls were created to have built in planting area and a built in space for a fire pit - fireplace that isn't in the main patio space.

View pool and spa from underneath the cherry tree.
Example of a large classic backyard stone and rectangular hot tub design in Boston

A solid stone masonry retaining wall recaptured space in this small, sloped backyard allowing us to build a stone patio and water fountain. We used Pennsylvania flagstone in mixed cuts for the patio and the water feature consists of a concrete base with a cobblestone border.

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Inspiration for a large contemporary gray three-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Minneapolis

Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic backyard stone retaining wall landscape in Milwaukee.

Design ideas for a contemporary backyard outdoor basketball/tennis/multi-game court in Salt Lake City.

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a transitional backyard stone patio remodel in San Francisco with a pergola and a fireplace

gabion retaining wall for garden. bare steel and river rock, with stairs.
Home design - rustic front yard home design idea in Phoenix

Rustic Blend Salvaged Stone Retainer Wall by English Stone.
Design ideas for a mid-sized rustic front yard stone retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Stone steppers with multi-tiered boulder retaining wall
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard mulch retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Benny Chan
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown two-story metal exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

The board formed concrete wall, Ipe deck, stairs and privacy fence provide a secluded area for the cedar spa. New York bluestone is used at the bottom of the steps.

A Dillard-Jones Builders design – this custom mountain home was inspired by Southern Living Magazine and the North Georgia Mountains. Its elegant-rustic design flows throughout the entire home. Photographer: Fred Rollison Photography

Eric Rorer
Example of a trendy beige tile drop-in bathtub design in San Francisco with a trough sink