Outdoor Sanctuary

Owner: Laskins Location: Bartow

It's pleasant to sit, dangling your feet in the koi pond and reading a good magazine. The overhead screens protect the fish and keep the bugs out. The sound of the waterfall is soothing after a hectic day of work. The best part is that the caladiums come up on their own and the garden is in full bl...

English Country Garden in Carlsbad, CA

Owner: allthatca Location: Carlsbad

I always say I "inherited" this garden when we bought the house 2 years ago. I really don't know much about gardening but I'm learning slowly but surely. Lots of Roses, fruit trees, Shasta Daisys, Pin cushions, Marguerite Daisies, Bearded Iris, Dahlias...

mom Charlotte M

Owner: Mom Location:

I have been gardening for 25 years and always wanted to share some of my ideas in the hope that it would inspire others. Recently I found " Yard Ideas" and being new to the Internet I have been somwhat excited about this sight! I want to share my piece of earth and hope that it will excite you to a...

TikiMan's Paradise

Owner: tikiman Location: Laguna Niguel

This is my Bali inspired yard in Southern California. I collect many different things from tropical regions all over Asia, the South Pacific, and Africa. The swimming pool is a custom designed salt-water pool inspired by volcanic regions in Hawaii and Asia. Everything was designed by myself, and I d...

front yard

Owner: rmoceirno Location:

front yard is small yet big enough to make a statement. we want to go to drought tolerant zero scape and need help....

Deb'S Garden

Owner: Greg Rogowski Location: Livermore, CA

Used old doors for decorative windows, old planters for raised beds, growing artichokes, garlic, many types of lettuce, brussel sprouts, potatoes, peas, passion fruit and berries. Also used an old stain glass door for the entrance. At least 8 birdfeeders and birdbaths. It is a 365 day garden ...

Bella's Garden

Owner: Walta Location: Orlando

English style garden with a Mediterranean influence...

Oasis in the Desert

Owner: Bill & Jeri Barry Location: Palm Springs

We changed a "builder provided" front yard into an oasis in the desert. Drought tolerant plants, gravel, rock and a bit of artificial turf makes it eco-friendly with a low water requirement....

Heartland Treasures

Owner: Heartland Treasures Location: Exeter

Craftsman Home being used as an Antiques and Collectibles shop and residence. When I bought this home I wanted to create a English garden appearance for the Antique shop. I wanted lots of flowers and a sortof wild unkempt look with not a lot of care needed other than watering. I haven't got the pics...

creativenut

Owner: honeybee Location: prather

alot of work! Native plants, shrubs, oak trees. Rooms created, Alot of props, art work. ...

Courtyard Pool and Backyard Oasis

Owner: Cheryl Meyne Location: Jacksonville Beach

New addition to our home included a courtyard pool with garden. We also have recently completed our Backyard garden to create a private Oasis our family enjoys....

Sunny Sarasota

Owner: Jan Wilhelm Location: Sarasota

Like the tropical look. Try to attract butterflies and birds....

Backyard... our desert oasis

Owner: Michael & Joyce Anderson Location: Desert Hills

This yard has been a work in progress since 2001. As you can see it was void of anything when we started. We had the concrete walls and the pool done but other than that we have done all the work. We still have a ways to go. We will be adding some lighting and additional plants for some more color. ...

Country Cottage Garden

Owner: Susie Tross Location: Central Florida

This is a 'first season' garden, started from scratch on a budget! I love incorporating vintage and 'found' objects among the flowers and beds....

Butterfly Garden

Owner: Susie Tross Location:

Porter Weed, Pink Pentas, Buddelia, Melanpodium, Zinnias and of course a place for water!...