Debra Balint
Elegant kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, solid surface countertops, subway tile backsplash and paneled appliances

A tiny backyard in the middle of an old neighborhood is completely transformed with the addition of a waterfall, stream & Koi pond!
This is an example of a small mediterranean partial sun backyard pond in Phoenix.

SCOTT & CATHERINE BULEY, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, Rain Garden Nursery. Closeup of sedums and natives in one of our rock gardens.
This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in Portland.

Franco Bernardini
Corner shower - mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor corner shower idea in Rome with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, glass countertops, a wall-mount toilet and brown walls

Cosmos. Photo and design copyright Pierce hill design,ltd. All rights reserved.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in New York for spring.

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Boston.

This gorgeous, walkable grass alternative is literally watered ONCE A MONTH folks!!! In the summertime! This is true water conservation! Large, historic home from the 1930's overlooking downtown Santa Cruz. My clients are self-described "plantaholics" and tend to buy many plants, only to have them die. They have an extensive gardening area and low water budget. Our main goal was to make the overall design cohesive between various areas of the garden while utilizing interesting and unusual plant selections - a very fun project for me! We removed over 3,000 square feet of traditional grass and replaced it with several lawn alternatives. The first is a walkable groundcover that uses a fraction of the water of regular grass (and can be seen here in several seasons, one of which has tiny flowers); The second is a California native grass that grows long (or can be kept short) and can tolerate some shade. Both of these are excellent choices for clients with children or dogs who want a green patch without using excessive water. My clients love plants from Australia and South Africa so plants from the Proteacea and other Southern Hemisphere beauties are used predominantly throughout the project. Clean, flowing water is so important for wildlife and the beautiful stone fountain is a constant gathering spot for birds and other animals. My clients are beyond thrilled with their gorgeous, nature-filled garden and ever-expanding plant knowledge.

Corten Planters by Metal Magic

Modern elegance with ocean views.
Photo of a large modern full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Los Angeles for summer.

Detail of buff limestone.
Example of a minimalist beige stone exterior home design in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary garage remodel in Toronto

Night Blooming Jasmine. Extremely fast grower and surprised me how tall it can actually get. This is currently approaching 10'.

Timbertech deck and Belgard Porcelain pavers
Minimalist home design photo in Boise

This luxurious retreat located on a hillside with extreme elevation change. This project features Pavestone retaining walls and decks, cast stone coping, tile interior finish, sun ledges, and vanishing edge fountain feature

Entryway - contemporary entryway idea in Las Vegas

Thalictrum massed together in full bloom.
This is an example of a small traditional full sun backyard formal garden in New York for summer.

Master bath with stained concrete floors, custom dark wood cabinetry, his & her sinks, and quartzite countertops.
Alcove shower - mid-sized industrial master concrete floor and gray floor alcove shower idea in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and a hinged shower door

The Morick residence, in Mirabel, was featured on the cover of Images AZ – November 2014 – “Xeriscaping”. Landscape Designer: Mark Wdowiak Photo credits: Debbie Morick & John Drew