Concrete, Exposed Aggregate
Patio - coastal patio idea in Philadelphia

Bluestone steps
Design ideas for a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

Natural Water features demand more than a typical landscape pond. Yes we have to know our science, but for streams and creeks to appear real, we have to understand more than ecology and hydrology, we need to have worn out a closet of hiking boots to gain the artistic eye to create reality. Most people can actually sense when something looks natural, yet they cannot express why it is so. Our observations over 25 years lets us consciously see each detail that results in that natural feel.

This natural stone waterfall brings the sound and beauty of a water to the garden. This beautiful feature serves an important function for the water pond by aerating the water and hiding the pond filters. Photography by Katherine Palmer

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Nursery - mid-sized modern girl carpeted and purple floor nursery idea in Chicago with purple walls

Leonard Hill Photography
Inspiration for a huge traditional full sun hillside concrete paver formal garden for summer.

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' ('Paprika' Yarrow) + Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' ('Terracotta' Yarrow) are blended in this pollinator friendly garden. Granite boulders in the foreground.

Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

Views looking out of the conference barn windows to the large roof garden.
Photo of a small rustic drought-tolerant and full sun rooftop stone garden path in New York for summer.

Denis Kading digital pond art
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.

cool-season annuals David Morello
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Houston.

Steve Lambert
This is an example of a modern shade backyard retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for fall.

JeLi's Decor

Rays of native ground covers, planted in bands of Haircap Moss, Bunchberry and Hayscented Fern, radiate from the house out to the top of the coastal bank.

his premier hardscape and design-build project offers an escape from the city within the city. For the backyard retreat, Elite Landscaping installed natural stone pathways that lead through the wooded hillside to a secluded backyard. A custom concrete swimming pool and outdoor tennis court allow for taking full advantage of the summer sun. When the air turns cooler, flickering flames in the outdoor fireplace and remote controlled gas torches make the nights feel cozy warm. As a high-end, design-build company, Elite Landscaping created an architecturally stunning screened-in room that flaunts a custom stone fire wall and rustic beam wood ceiling. The room is designed to connect seamlessly with the beauty of nature, letting in the sounds of a tranquil waterfall just steps away.

1950s basement photo in Denver

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard mulch pond in Seattle.