Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Diego.

Photo of a traditional landscaping in San Diego.

Original lawn removed for new water-wise planting plan.
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Diego.

Cottage Home's 2016 Showcase Home, The Watershed, is fully furnished and outfitted in classic Cottage Home style. Located on the south side of Lake Macatawa, this house is available and move-in ready.

After- 2018 street view. Photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

After, early December. 2017. Photo by Ketti Kupper
This is an example of a front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

After 2018 Photo by Ketti Kupper
Design ideas for a front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Using gravel between pavers allows rainwater to stay on-site and percolate back in to the soil, recharging the soil and keeping it healthy. Photo credit: Linda Middleton

Creating swales and redirecting downspouts keeps stormwater on-site and helps keep your plants and soil healthy. Photo credit: Linda Middleton

The Watershed Blocks for this sustainable private residence by Arkin Tilt architects were manufactured using a combination of two different regionally sourced aggregates. Varying the ratio between the two in the formulation resulted in the “random mottling” that gives the walls their natural appearance. The architects wisely use the block to encase the wood stove to serve as a heat sink - a thermal flywheel. Oak from the surrounding forest yields its stored CO2 to warm both the living room and the kitchen beyond. Architect : Arkin Tilt Architects Photo : Edward Caldwell

Creating swales and redirecting downspouts keeps stormwater on-site and helps keep your plants and soil healthy. Photo credit: Linda Middleton
Photo of a contemporary drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in San Francisco.

Redirected rainwater fills this swale and allows the water to stay on-site. This recharges ground water, feeds your plants, and keeps your soil healthy. Photo credit: Linda Middleton

Miles off the highway, nearly to the end of a one way road, David Arkin and Anni Tilt’s design for this sustainable private residence combines Watershed Block, straw bale, and reclaimed redwood. The weight of the Watershed Block base, in some locations serving as retaining walls, creates both a structural and visual anchor to the lighter straw and wood components. The block veneer on the gunite walls of the lap pool rise directly from the ground. Architect : Arkin Tilt Architects Photo : Edward Caldwell

Garden Artisans Principal Daniel Jamet obtained his Watershed Institute Green Infrastructure Certification in 2021.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone and wood fence waterfall in New York for summer.

Example of a minimalist home design design in Charlotte

Minimalist home design photo in Charlotte

Example of a minimalist home design design in Charlotte