The loveseat and pergola provide a shady resting spot behind the garage in this city garden.
Example of a small island style backyard brick patio container garden design in Chicago with a pergola

Jennifer Cheung
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver and rectangular aboveground pool fountain remodel in Los Angeles

This is an example of a large traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in Philadelphia for spring.

This is an example of a mid-sized asian full sun backyard stone garden path in Boston.

John Beaudry
Inspiration for a large mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard gravel garden path in San Diego for summer.

Herb Boxes on hand railing
Minimalist balcony photo in New York

Maestro Hellebore/ Helleborus x ballardiae Gold Collection® Maestro Creamy white flowers with dusty rose reverse. Compact, with deep green leaves, lighter veins and red stems. Skagit Gardens

Marion Brenner Photogrphy
This is an example of a traditional side yard decomposed granite garden path in San Francisco.

Garden pond in South Florida

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping for summer.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping for summer.

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. A view of the back yard one year after planting.© Melissa Clark Photography

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal garden shed remodel in DC Metro

Joe Dodd
Inspiration for a rustic concrete paver patio vegetable garden remodel in Santa Barbara with a pergola

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun front yard mulch formal garden in New York for spring.

Richard Radford
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

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This is an example of a large mediterranean partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Portland for spring.

An indoor-outdoor living is trying to be created on the fourth floor of this office building. To have a small lawn and fish pond would be an "oasis" for my client. The garden and fish pond is expected to be able to reduce the traffic noise and dust from the main road. Photo : Melanie Tanusetiawan

This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.