Inspiration for a huge coastal beige three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Boston with a clipped gable roof

Design ideas for a large mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun hillside stone and metal fence garden path in Denver for summer.

The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Locally quarried sandstone walls, steps, patio and pond. The design reclaimed a steep slope and made for a visually appealing area that becomes very useable. Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape

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.

Example of a mid-sized minimalist brown one-story wood flat roof design in Boston

Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman drought-tolerant and partial sun hillside stone landscaping for spring.

The 2018 redesign of this street-side slope was necessary as a result of the removal of a large shade tree in the median. This gave us the opportunity to introduce additional specimen trees, which the owner loves and requested. The area will be knitted together by the planting of over 200 'Firewitch' dianthus that will grow together and become a fragrant and colorful evergreen "carpet", out of which the specimen trees will rise. Photo by Jay Sifford.

We transformed a messy, eroding slope into a beautiful, low maintenance, drought tolerant succulent garden. The plantings are thriving with drip irrigation and gold granite gravel mulch.

We transformed a messy, eroding slope into a beautiful, low maintenance, drought tolerant succulent garden. The plantings are thriving with drip irrigation and gold granite gravel mulch.

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See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/curvedterraces Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/curvedterraces Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/curvedterraces Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/curvedterraces Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/curvedterraces Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact

See more information about this project at this link: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/curvedterraces Feel free to contact me through my website: https://www.vancouvergardendesign.com/contact