Summer wonderland

Owner: Karen Nelson Location: Laguna Beach

Nestled in the canyons of Laguna Beach sits my summer wonderland. This eco friendly deck is made of Trek Deck recycled material and astro turf lawn. We can cook, dine and relax while watching the ocean view sunsets off of this incredibly comfortable outdoor sofa. The nature color themes are repeate...

Hot tub area

Owner: Meadowlark Location:

When you're in juniper-country, in a 50 year old house and yard that's been unkempt for at least 20 years, you essentially start from scratch. This is the result. We're only about 1/3 of the way done, but were smart enough to get the hot tub in early. :)...

Need Ideas for this dead space!

Owner: allthatca Location: Carlsbad

Well this is the side of the back yard off the patio that looks awful and I'm not sure what to do with it! The other side of the yard has tons of flowers and plants so I would like to go with some hardscape and maybe a firepit? Any suggestions or ideas for a design?...

LIU DESIGN-GARDEN

Owner: 3D DESIGNS BY DAVID Location: Diamond Bar

This client had an idea to turn his backyard into a japanese garden but could not picture it. He got in touch with us and we brought those ideas to life so he could see it before he built it giving him hindsight....

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...

Tustin House, backyard

Owner: Madeleine Location: Benicia

Our Tustin House is a tri-level house on a split lot in the backyard. The deck, small pool, lawn and shade garden is on the upper lot and the pool, spa, and small vegetable garden are on the lower level. The entire back lot is line with cedar trees and beyond the trees is 'wild' open space. The...

DU MARS

Owner: 3D DESIGNS BY DAVID Location: FRESNO

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A 15-Foot Resort for Two

Owner: Bill & Jeri Barry Location: Palm Springs

Our itty-bitty 15' x 50' yard was just sand when we move in our new home. In six years we transformed it into our own personal resort....

Super small yard now has an in-ground spa

Owner: Sandi Clarke Location: Garland, Texas

When I bought my (very small) house, it had a very small yard, a lot of shade and the grass wouldn't grow very well. In 2002, I decided to give up on the grass by putting in a pond/water garden with gravel surrounding it, all of which I did myself. After enjoying my pond for so many years, I alway...

Airmont NY

Owner: Harmony Design Group Location: Airmont

This yard was a complete transformation. We designed a new multi level deck, a custom swimming pool with large waterfall, and a complete planting plan. That biggest challenge with this project was the slope and walls required to make everything work....

Stone Spa

Owner: The Art of Stone Location: Salt Springs

Built out of Tennessee River Rock . This was a project I really enjoyed .The coping stone around the pool & spa I really had to think about . ...

Three Post Patio Pergola

Owner: Birdsong0001 Location:

To keep the cost down I constructed this three post Pergola over our Spa Tub on an angular design, utilizing non-redwood (economy lumber), but covered all with Weather-proof Redwood Stain. Cost: less than $200. ...

All in one

Owner: cocia Location:

Our back yard started simple but ended up with everything...pool, hot tub, BBQ, patio, fire pit, and entertainment area. ...

Pool Area

Owner: Party Pool Area Location: Charlotte

We turned a wooded lot in a wonderful pool area. We built a poolhouse and outdoor cook area. We still have a lot of trees to enjoy and feel like we're on vacation in our own backyard....

Our Hot Tub With a View

Owner: Teamstrannon Location:

Our hot tub sits a top a hill alongside our home that over looks local farmlands, mountain ranges, and water. It offers 180 degree views of beautiful scenery and amazing sunsets....