"after" yards, pictures, and ideas...
Texas Trails
Owner: Susan Velzy Location: Pipe CreekRocky, caliche earth typical of the Texas Hill Country. Had to find what will grow here after gardening in upstate NY for 30 years! Love to build outdoor creations from leftovers. We have wildlife to contend with as well as crazy Texas weather!...
Backyard relaxing & entertaining!
Owner: Michelle Wainwright Location: Salisbury, MDOur backyard went from pine trees, dirt and a semi circle driveway to a fabulous retreat...it took 6 years in the making but we are now at a good point! The house addition was done 6 years ago with the deck being added the following year. After that the pool and the white picket fencing came in. ...
My Little Pond
Owner: Grizel Young Location: AlgonquinThis is a pond that I made by my front door. I like the way that it looks, but since I'm no professional I do have a problem, it looses about 4 inches of water after I top it off....
Tornado Remodel
Owner: Reba S. Location: Central LaYard was a mess after the tornado hit. So I had to start from statch. I got my back broke so it has took me a long time to get where I am now with my yard. ...
Compass Garden
Owner: Lari Pett Location: MilwaukeeWe turned our front lawn into a Compass Garden. We fenced in the yard after we removed the sod (by hand) then created the compass garden. It's quite unique for our neighborhood of mostly lawns. We also built raised planters in the street access. And our property is entirely grass free. We love it. W...
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 alwa...
Clare & Tommy's Backyard - Mid-Spring 2010
Owner: Clare & Tommy Location: Upper Saddle RiverOur back yard has come a long way since we moved in almost 7 years ago. One of the first things we did after having stone terraces installed on the downward sloping property was to plant peonies against the walls of the second level. They always give us a spectacular show every spring!...
Going No where
Owner: Rob Location: Lincoln Park,NJfront and upper side yard, has no direction. Did some planting but nothing is flowing. Only get afternoon sun and just had a big oak cut down. All grass died and had ground cover down for 2 years. Need help.....
Colby
Owner: Lawn Expressions Location: BaytownBefore and after photos of new landscape around pool area...
Gardening on the Coast
Owner: Coastal Gardener Location: Plymouth, MAGardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, the soil is very sandy, and temperatures can fluctuate greatly within a single day. I planned and planted all of these gardens myself, and after eight years, they've begun to take on the shape I envisioned. I hope you enjoy str...
