Potting mixes for container gardens need to drain freely, but still retain moisture. My base potting soil mix contains (clockwise from upper left) coarse builder's sand, high-quality organic compost or worm castings, coconut coir, and small lava rock. I supplement this with additional compost, fresh worm castings, and organic soil amendments, with the amounts varying depending on what I'm planting. Photo by Steve Masley

Example of a mid-sized transitional backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub design in New York

photo - Mitchel Naquin
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard stone patio fountain remodel in New Orleans with no cover

The transformation shown here involve everything from regrading the back yard, so that water no longer drains into the basement, to creating terrific outdoors spaces and fencing off the traffic on the adjacent road. The stone retaining wall was built using reclaimed stone wallstones, and helps form one edge of the new brick and stone patio. The stone clump in the foreground conceals a pump for a fountain which fills a stone trough in the patio. The new rear porch connects the rear of the house with the outdoors and lush gardens surrounding the property edges. The barn in the back of the property received a new roof and paint job. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

French country exterior home idea in Salt Lake City

Equinox with side retention shades to block west side sun.
Inspiration for a modern backyard patio remodel in Boise with a pergola

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun side yard retaining wall landscape in Seattle for spring.

Fireplace Stone Veneer concept, fabrication and installation by Carol Braham, Artistic Creations www.ArtisticCreations.us Jeff Peters Vantage Point Photography Inc. http://www.vantagepointphoto.com

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Arts and crafts screened-in porch idea in Other with an awning

Concrete retention terracing. Photo; Casey McFarland
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Salt Lake City.

Black PVC vinyl privacy fence. V300-6 Illusions Vinyl Tongue and Groove Privacy Fence shown in the Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Black (L105).
Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Maureen Taylor A dry creek bed in Bridgeport Village Chicago IL. We ran a drainage pipe from the gutter of the house to the center of this bed for the retention of excess rainwater. We "prettied it up" with colorful plantings.

Drivable Grass® is a permeable, flexible, and plantable concrete pavement system that is environmentally friendly and a beautiful alternative to poured concrete and asphalt. Drivable Grass ® applications include driveways, parking, pathways, patios, boat ramps, courtyards and green roofs.

Home design - traditional home design idea in Chicago

Compost is a natural, long-lasting way to feed your soil, and a wonderfully sustainable way to dispose of kitchen and garden waste. These spacious bins are big enough to fit plenty of vegetable scraps as well as lawn clippings and leaves. Systems are made entirely of rot-resistant cedar and enclosed on all sides with sturdy wire mesh that allows air to flow to and through the compost. Removable front panels and hinged lids make for easy access. Systems are available in triple, double, and single bin configurations. Comes with the classic book about composting Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting by Stu Campbell.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Other.

This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Seattle.

Drivable Grass® is a permeable, flexible, and plantable concrete pavement system that is environmentally friendly and a beautiful alternative to poured concrete and asphalt. Drivable Grass ® applications include driveways, parking, pathways, patios, boat ramps, courtyards and green roofs.

Landscape Aesthetics built this natural stone retention wall in Mantoloking, NJ along this exclusive beach home property border to provide a lavish privacy screen.