Built in Stone Bench
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in New York.

After the transformation took place, about 6 months later. The yard was divided into different rooms for different uses. Raised redwood planter boxes were used for veggies and herbs to grow. A vine is being trained to go over the arbor and Callistemon 'Slim' will fill in the "wall" to divide the space. The arbor ushers you into the backyard entertaining area with a sail cloth "ceiling" to block the harsh sun.

Is it possible to have a space for entertaining, relaxing, hot-tubbing and growing food? A space where dogs can play and kids can have water balloon fights, all within a low-maintenance and low-water framework on an averaged-sized Soquel lot? These clients wanted it to be possible and I believed that it was. This garden embodies all of the above with areas for growing veggies and fruit, a trampoline for kids and a playable low-water grass alternative that never needs mowing! The variety of bright flowers provide year-round color and lots of food for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. On the southwest side of the home, a large arbor and vine create an inviting shady spot to dine alfresco on warm evenings. Another arbor covers the hot tub that has adequate privacy due to a flowering vine that hangs generously down. In the front of the home, tall plants provide a nook for the stamped concrete patio that is not visible from the street. A perfect spot for morning coffee while watching the hummingbirds.

Example of a mountain style backyard stone patio kitchen design in San Francisco with a pergola

Steve Harbour
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in San Diego.

Rainbarrels cleverly hidden behind vines and an arbor offer extra water for the dry garden.
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in Dallas.

Tim Ryan
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Indianapolis

This is an example of a landscaping in Philadelphia.

Clematis vine twines up the legs of the Akoris Garden Tuteur creating a stunning work of living art in the garden.
Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photo by Ketti Kupper.
This is an example of a small backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Large trendy backyard concrete patio kitchen photo in Los Angeles with no cover

Colorful Akoris Garden Tuteurs and Ina Wall Trellis add artful support in this organic edible garden. TerraTrellis.com
This is an example of a modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Tim Ryan
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Indianapolis

Tim Ryan
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Indianapolis

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard decomposed granite landscaping in San Francisco.

Garden Design featuring square trimmed hedges, center vintage succulent-flowering pot, 4 entry ways with vine arbors. Photocredit: M.J.Kolinko
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard formal garden in Other.

Garden path and plantings leading to a vine arbor seating nook.
Photo of a traditional courtyard stone garden path in Houston for spring.

Mediterranean exterior home idea in San Francisco