Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz Landscape Design: Chris Kukula http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56354604/list/my-houzz-backyard-cottage-office-and-an-artful-low-water-garden

Waterfall and landscape succulents create the perfect backdrop for the ocean view seating area
Inspiration for a tropical full sun water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

A rain garden helps to manage stormwater at this Madison, WI residence. Stormwater from the rooftop, patio and driveway is effectively and beautifully managed onsite away from the home and foundation. Formecology, LLC

You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772

Susan Teare
Photo of a traditional full sun hillside formal garden in Burlington.

THEMES: WOODLAND/ WOODLOT Garden Enhancements. Woodland border areas host a tremendous array of understory plants, particularly with an appropriate amount of TREE Canopy Thinning. To get the most bang for your buck and least maintenance requirement, design must emphasize substantial or predominant amount of small trees and large shrubs, such as those shown here. This photo was taken just 3 months after Spring 2014 plant installation.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional shade backyard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles for spring.

In progress photograph. Travertine pavers are in. Black locust boardwalk has been built. Planting is underway. ©ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern partial sun backyard stone formal garden in New York.

A view from the top of the slope the garden is built on. A stone path provides access from the front yard to the back deck. Pictures by landscape designer Ben Bowen

Locally quarried stone steps ascend to garden gate leading to heirloom orchard, acequia, circular perennial bed and community path beyond.
Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern partial sun hillside stone formal garden in Albuquerque for summer.

Hillside garden at the top of the garden stairs.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard stone formal garden in New York.

Seating areas under pergola and fire pit surrounded by Russian Sage and perennials.
Inspiration for a huge contemporary patio remodel in New York

This is an example of a large full sun hillside mulch formal garden in DC Metro for spring.

This is an example of a transitional hillside wood fence and mulch lawn edging in San Francisco.

This is an example of a large full sun hillside mulch formal garden in DC Metro for spring.

Night view with low voltage pathway and garden lighting enhance the beauty of this expansive back yard landscape remodel that has been transformed into a relaxing outdoor retreat. The remodel includes a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Perennial and ornamental grass garden centered within walking path accessible to community. Christie Green
Photo of a mid-sized southwestern partial sun hillside stone formal garden in Albuquerque for summer.

This project featured a sunken hot tub. For more photos pf this project view the album ' Country Pool Makeover'
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun hillside brick retaining wall landscape in Louisville.