Xeric butterfly garden. Russian sage. yarrow, bee balm and echinacea grow very large with very little water. Anne Hartshorn
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard formal garden in Denver for summer.

This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.

The best fall garden. Grasses, black eyed susan, russian sage and xeric shrubs in large drifts summon the last hurrah of the season. Anne Hartshorn

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of a traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Burlington.

Howard Roberts
Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in New York.

Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for a mediterranean backyard landscaping in Denver with a fire pit.

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Design ideas for a coastal vegetable garden landscape in Boston.

Colour and contrast from Fernleaf yarrow (Achillea x ‘Moonshine’) and Meadow Sage (Salvia x sylvestris ‘May Night’).
Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

This beautiful English-inspired garden features Mexican bush sage, gulf muhly grass, blackfoot daisy, moonbeam coreopsis, coneflower, and rosemary.
Inspiration for a rustic backyard gravel landscaping in Dallas.

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' - a 2014 introduction Skagit Gardens

Cottage Shrub and Perennial Garden
Inspiration for a small coastal drought-tolerant and full sun front yard garden path in Providence for summer.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Cross River Design
Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in New York.

Design ideas for a large full sun backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia.

Lazlo Chaise Canopy Frame chairs look over pool. Beach access through the Walpole arbor in the background.
Example of a transitional patio design in New York with no cover

Janet Paik © 2016 Houzz Daphne Edwards in collaboration with Fernau and Hartman