Colorful annuals are planted for extra color which are different each year such as grasses, russian sage and lavenders.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern full sun front yard concrete paver formal garden in Detroit for summer.

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "May 2017 - Plants seen here are Monrovia's Salvia 'Black & Bloom', Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage), Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower vine on trellis), and Iochroma cyanea."

A boardwalk brick pavers in a herringbone pattern create the field for these patios, cool underfoot and complimentary to the bluestone coping and bandings. Monolithic bluestone steps lead up from the pool area to the spa and upper terrace. The late spring garden is filled with dark purple sage, blue catmint and double pink knockout roses.

Flagstone steppers are spaced to match the cadance of the homeowners, strolling through their new garden space. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Design ideas for a large mid-century modern full sun side yard stone formal garden in Portland for summer.

The hillside garden two years after it was planted. This sloped hillside was been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. The hillside has filled in beautifully! © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

'October Skies' asters and 'Karley Rose' pennisetum grass shine when backlit in autumn.
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

Dry River Bed
Photo of a large mediterranean partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Denver.

In this master bathroom, we added a wall, and relocated the entrance, reconfiguring the entire master suite space. An awkward niche that was originally located under the skylight and in back of the shower, was incorporated into a larger new shower with built in bench topped by a beautiful quartz that is also used on the new vanity. Photography by Chrissy Racho

Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Photo of a modern landscaping in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in New York.

Now imagine you're a four-legged friend of the family... we design with their perspective in mind too! Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard gravel garden path in Portland for summer.

Cecil Brunners' 'Everblooming' Climbing Rose has already began its ascension upward and onward. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard mulch landscaping in Portland for summer.

Green View
This is an example of a traditional front yard landscaping in Chicago.

Arguably my favorite pinus parviflora (Japanese white pine) is this 'Ogon Janome'.
Home design - contemporary home design idea in Charlotte

Late fall golden foliage adds warmth to the black facade of the home.
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening "April 25, 2018 - Lemon, lime, and orange trees in the front yard are surrounded with bee-loving perennials. Pollinators allow for impressive fruit production in this healthy garden."

Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel retaining wall landscape for summer.