This is my signature Tropi-terranean look. When I renovate a garden I like to keep the established plants that will survive the new low-water environment. Adding succulents low-water perennials, and Mediterranean plants help achieve a lush, yet drought tolerant look.

This is my signature Tropi-terranean look. When I renovate a garden I like to keep the established plants that will survive the new low-water environment. Adding succulents low-water perennials, and Mediterranean plants help achieve a lush, yet drought tolerant look.

Kate Arends from Wit & Delight discovered the key to surviving and thriving in the sub-zero temperatures of a Minnesota winter is a modern and cozy COSMO gas fireplace from Heat & Glo. // Photo by: Wit & Delight

This 500 square foot shed patio cover helped the B2 Taphouse & Brewery in Salem, OR survive the Covid-19 pandemic by providing safe and comfortable outdoor seating for its customers. Featuring a gas firepit and infrared heaters to keep customers warm on colder days, this outdoor seating area also has a roll up glass garage door to connect to the indoor seating area on warmer days.

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery. As a matter of fact, these protected seed pockets also hold fertilizer, water and soil amendments, reducing concern about irrigation or wind, traffic etc., disturbing the seed or seedlings. By taking one pass at around 4" deep, we bring up perfect aeration plugs, that are further broken up into topdressing when we take a final pass or two, at just 1/2" depth. All the surface depressions are then roughly 1/2" deep, with loosened soft soil and amendments to start the new seedlings. Very few aerators on the market will do this with perfectly vertical "un-crushable" seed pockets. Our aerators weight 1000 lbs. and up, but distribute weight to the tines only, as they have large suspending rollers. Their tines work perfectly vertically, something rental machines inherently can't do. Others place "leaning" plug holes, that crush down sideways under pressure, reducing ultimate seedling survival. We've found and use the largest diameter tines, to create plug pockets capable of growing seedlings for maximum early coverage and survival.

Sealight Studios Kauai
Photo of a tropical landscaping in Hawaii.

Baron Spafford Photo Graphic Artist
Example of a classic exterior home design in Santa Barbara

Eightteen foot high columns and walls on the downhill side anchor the building to its site. These tall wall sections experience the strongest forces during an earthquake and were put to the test on August 24, 2014, when Napa was hit by a 6.0 quake. The home survived the earthquake with no structural damage and no damage to any of the contents of the home. Architect : Juliet Hsu Photo : Jacob Snavely

We took Texas native (adapted) plants and added a splash of elegance to give this front entry the luxury feel it deserves. We had to pick plants that would survive the brutal Texas heat as well as the hungriest whitetail deer in Texas.The deer were relentless and we had to use natural deterrents (plants that deer are supposed to hate) along with man made products (like deer netting).

NEWLY PLANTED, SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Inspiration for a coastal porch remodel in Los Angeles

We took Texas native (adapted) plants and added a splash of elegance to give this front entry the luxury feel it deserves. We had to pick plants that would survive the brutal Texas heat as well as the hungriest whitetail deer in Texas.The deer were relentless and we had to use natural deterrents (plants that deer are supposed to hate) along with man made products (like deer netting).

Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern full sun side yard stone water fountain landscape in Santa Barbara for summer.

Additionally, this site is full sun and infested with rabbits. We chose plants that are known to survive both challenges. Though rabbits will eat anything some of the plants that we have had good luck with include Sunpatiens, Titan Vinca, Marigolds and Annual Salvia.

Outdoor landscape and furniture design by Ryan Benoit.
Example of a minimalist patio design in San Diego

'Dragon's Blood' sedum is nested among the slab buff sandstone steps. Small openings and cracks in boulders or along hardscape joints, provides 'micro-climates' for plants to thrive. The warmth trapped in the dense sandstone provides an advantage to a plant trying to survive Colorado's capricious weather throughout the year.

Stepping Stones, Garden
Photo of a small traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for summer.

Photo: Lucy Call © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary concrete floor bathroom remodel in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and a vessel sink

We took Texas native (adapted) plants and added a splash of elegance to give this front entry the luxury feel it deserves. We had to pick plants that would survive the brutal Texas heat as well as the hungriest whitetail deer in Texas.The deer were relentless and we had to use natural deterrents (plants that deer are supposed to hate) along with man made products (like deer netting).