"bar" yards, pictures, and ideas...
A 15-Foot Resort for Two
Owner: Bill & Jeri Barry Location: Palm SpringsOur 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....
Oasis in the Desert
Owner: Bill & Jeri Barry Location: Palm SpringsWe 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....
Old World Elegance
Owner: robert s thomas Location: Vineyard Rd., Castro ValleyMy yard is divided into five different "garden rooms" with an overall Arts & Crafts style: A Mediterranean garden, a formal rose garden, a traditional English mixed border, and an Italian garden. There is also an adjacent work area. Throughout the garden are strategically placed garden ornament...
Rural Back Yard in Central CA
Owner: Sheree & Randy Location: Exeter, CAWe began with bare ground in Spring 2008 with a 10 year plan in mind. The plans have been altered already, but the overall thought pattern is still on track. More photos to follow....
Seaweed Cottage
Owner: Barb Location: Wildwood CrestA newly planted perrenial garden by the seaside at the Jersey shore. This is an area that gets loads of butterflies all summer long. I didn't do the work as I don't have the body for it. But I designed it and am looking forward to being able to add all the homey touches of a sweet garden....
Donnely Project (Toronto, Canada)
Owner: Fine Design Interlocking Location: TorontoCompleted with an outdoor kitchen with fridge, barbecue, sink and pergola for shade. Wooden benches situated along the garden walls. An 8' natural stone water fall at the back corner of the yard to add relaxing sounds and views. A second small patio to lounge at surrounded by natural stone and g...
School Beautiful
Owner: Sarah Baranoff Location: ChicagoI work at a public high school in Chicago. We don't have a football field, or a track, or a baseball diamond. Instead, the green space behind our building is a garden. Let me take you on a little tour....
South-Side Chicago
Owner: Sarah Baranoff Location: ChicagoMy yard is sunny in the front, and mostly shaded in the back. I have three large trees on my property - a maple in the front, and in the back and elm and something else that I don't know what is. I also have a Rottweiler, so my yard takes a lot of abuse from the dog running around in it....
Lakehouse, at Treasure Lake, PA
Owner: Bryan Overton Location: Treasure Lake, PANew Patio, firepit with bench, and outdoor bar with fiber optics... Materials used: Flagstone Techo-Bloc Flagstone pavers gravel concrete boulders lighting ...
