Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

This is a landscape garden design and sod installation work by Long Island Landscape contractor "New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contracting". One common fix for a steep slope or grade is to build stone retaining wall, staple the sod so it will establish easily. Laying Sod on a hill we should always mulch around surface rooting trees. For more info visist: http://www.newyorkplantings.com New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contracting 432 E 14st New York, NY 10009 Call: 347-558-7051 site url: http://www.newyorkplantings.com/Home.php info@newyorkplantings.com

An extensive renovation and addition to a 1960’s-era spec house on a lovely private pond, this project sought to give a contemporary upgrade to a property that sought to incorporate classical elegance with a modern interpretation. The new house is reconceived as a three part project – the relocation of the existing home closer to the adjacent pond, the restoration of a historical stone boat house, and a modern connection between the two structures. This design called for welcoming porch that runs the full extent of the garden and pond façade, while from all three structures - framing the beautiful views of a rich lawn sloping down to the pond below

Angela Kearney, Minglewood, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun hillside stone landscaping in Boston for fall.

Angela Kearney, Minglewood, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun hillside landscaping in Boston with decking for fall.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck container garden remodel in San Francisco with no cover

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in DC Metro.

Aquascape Inc.
This is an example of a traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Chicago.

Photo by Ryann Ford
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Austin.

This upper patio area with a blue stone and filedstone curved bench was positioned to enjoy the view of the majestic oak tree and the distance views. This patio is shaded in the mornings and is aglow with full sun in the afternoons. This sustainable hillside is adorned with a variety of succulents, California natives and other low-water, site-appropriate plants. Design and Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Grand Rapids.

Ciro Coelho
Photo of a mediterranean full sun garden path in Santa Barbara.

Perched above the Hudson River this Arts and Crafts style home was landscaped with a simple palette of ferns and groundcovers. Large naturalist plant massings helped to stabilize the steep slopes of the site. Design and Construction: Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens

Pink Muhly grass in Spring full bloom.
Photo of a huge traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard brick garden path in Los Angeles for spring.

The new home owner desired no lawn. The choice was liriope spicata for a quick, lush look without the work. The photo was taken in the 2nd year. The liriope has provided slope rentention and from a distance resembles a regular turfgrass lawn.

Perched above the Hudson River this Arts and Crafts style home was landscaped with a simple palette of ferns and groundcovers. Large naturalist plant massings helped to stabilize the steep slopes of the site. Design and Construction: Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens

A celebrated actor couple’s relaxing Hudson Valley retreat stands at the highpoint of a spectacular east-facing slope. The house boasts sweeping views of the Berkshires and surrounding hills and fields. Nestled amongst 14 acres of managed meadows and mature, mixed woodland, the garden’s rustic hardscaping, sitting walls, steps and paths, spirals, terracing and benches are constructed from rough hewn slabs of local New York fieldstone and granite reclaimed from the site excavation. Durable swaths of deer resistant native plants explode with color throughout the season. Simple, yet thoughtful detailing sets the tone for a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere, where pollinators can thrive and creative minds can be set free.

Beneficial insects, such as this Praying Mantis are a welcome sight in this Northern California Landscape Sanctuary. They along with other insects help keep natural in balance in the gardens. Design and Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com