Most Inspirational Pictures & Design Ideas
Small Tropical Getaway
Owner: Sportymom038 Location:My hubby and I have a very narrow and long backyard. (21 feet from patio) Except for the pool, we did EVERYTHING ourselves. We wanted a tropical getaway and with our hot climate that is a little hard. Through trial and error and 5 years of growth this is what we have.....enjoy ...
Endless Possibilities, Streams and Dreams
Owner: Duncan\'s Landscaping Location: McDonoughMan made mountain stream with pond, patio,fire pit, playground, plants,and pathways....
Redland Resort
Owner: Bill & Mary Ann Location: HomesteadThis started as a landscaping project that grew! The water feature is skillfully carved from the natural lime stone (coral) which is prevalent in S. Florida. This most tranquil natural pond is great for relaxation and cool dips year round. An added feature is no chemicals or maintenance are neces...
Tree House
Owner: Joshua Martin Location: Cranston, RIThis tree house is built around 2 pear trees. The deck measures 12 X 8 feet. The treehouse featurures 2 double hung windows, cedar shingles, a dutch door, a bell, 2 slides, a fireman's pole, a climbing net, a balance beam, a 8 X 6 sandbox and a swing for the adults. This tree house was built without...
Golf Course Garden
Owner: Jan Meissner Location: AvonThis is a small yard with close neighbors and views of a private golf course. The landscape design was inspired by the curves of the sand traps and incorporates flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals. The landscape was designed by the homeowner who is an artist by trade....
Endless Possibilities, Morning Glory 2
Owner: Duncan\'s Landscaping Location: HamptonPond construction...
Super small yard now has an in-ground spa
Owner: Sandi Clarke Location: Garland, TexasWhen 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...
My Coastal Garden
Owner: Coastal Gardener Location: Plymouth, MassachusettsThese are gardens I began from scratch about five years ago. After putting in a perennial garden around our patio, I began tackling the hill behind the house. It's still a work in progress (what garden isn't!) mostly because I'm waiting for many of my favorite plants to get big enough to divide. I ...
Renee and Mike's Dump
Owner: Hosenemesis Location:A skinny one-third acre in the suburbs, Sunset Zone 19, USDA 8b/9, Southern California. I have been working on the yard since 1989, when I was a starving student. In 2000 Mike and I married, and the yard became a garden. We do everything the hard way....
Backyard at Whispering Oaks
Owner: Larry Breidenbach Location: McHenryOur home is surrounded by 9 giant oak trees with an open grass space with a 75 ft. weeping willow, magnolia and redbuds surrounding the perimeter. We have a wonderful sun garden for perennials as well as ferns under the shade of the biggest oak tree in the neighborhood....
Back Yard
Owner: Karenathome Location: CattaraugusYard is on a slope down from the house to a pond. I have several ideas, just waiting for spring! I would like to terrace out about 5 feet, then put in a small retaining wall with the rocks that were dug up when the house was build last fall. I have drains from the downspouts that I would like to ...
Heartland Treasures
Owner: Heartland Treasures Location: ExeterCraftsman 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...
