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Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Chicago

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Chicago for summer.

Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard formal garden in New York.

Inspiration for a small transitional full sun courtyard brick garden path in New York.

Created for a couple moving to a smaller house and lot in order to “down¬-size” after their children had left home, this garden’s design presented many challenges. The wife, an ardent gardener, had a long wish list: a water feature; specific plants (including a river birch, a gingko tree, oakleaf hydrangeas, plants to attract butterflies, and trilliums), fragrance, a small patio, and a potting shed. She also wanted to eliminate grass from any part of the property, and to have space to plant annuals (in containers and other areas). In short, she wanted a small “dream garden” created from a site that even she characterized as “disastrous-looking” at the outset. The wife wanted pathways that would allow her to visit all parts of the garden. The patio space did not need to be sizable because of the high deck off the back of the house, but the views from the deck were important. We accomplished all of the clients' goals, and designed a series of small "garden rooms" in the backyard to create the illusion of a larger space. We also designed a "faux potting shed" front to screen the area under the deck and incorporated a raised planting bed for annuals and herbs, which was featured in an article in Fine Gardening the following year as an inventive way to disguise an eyesore in the landscape. This garden received an Award of Distinction in 2009 from the DC/MD/VA Landscape Contractors Association. Another view of the small patio and millstone vountain from the deck.© Melissa Clark Photography

In this backyard courtyard garden, a level terrace was created to view the garden from the house deck above. The perennials are blooming all seasons. The backyard perennial garden, seating areas are Connecticut by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfallls Fountains & Gardens inc.

Photo shows Japanese Tea House west side. The gravel path contains a Japanese dry river bed and an Inukshuk sculpture, metaphysically designed. The surrounding garden is the inner Roji garden and contains a Roji stepping stone path designed with a metaphysical pattern. pattern. Photo credits:Dan Drobnick

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard deck design in Atlanta with no cover

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard concrete paver formal garden in Seattle.

Rusted steel garden beds.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean partial sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in Portland.

Brooklyn townhouse garden. Janus et Cie table. Restoration Hardware couch and daybed. Custom made French blue farm doors. Perennial garden
Design ideas for a mid-sized farmhouse full sun backyard stone formal garden in New York.

Varying hues of lush green plantings give this small garden a tropical feel. The wooden fencing creates privacy and works equally well as a sound barrier. Palms and tall tropical plants add height and create the illusion of more space. The beautiful Blue stone pavers are from Stone Garden, NC. Photo credit: Matthew Erwin

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard mulch formal garden in New York for spring.

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Inspiration for a craftsman full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Houston for spring.

Design ideas for a mediterranean partial sun gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard stone landscaping in Boston with no cover.

Total renovation for a small backyard garden in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. The scope included a bluestone patio, horizontal cedar fence with built in planters and bench with storage. Overhead cafe string lights and a pendant fixture allow this family to enjoy their garden after dark. Low maintenance flowering perennials and grasses as well as herbs and vegetables fill the planted areas.

Inspiration for an industrial deck remodel in London with decking, no cover and a pergola