"spa" yards, pictures, and ideas...
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...
Outdoor DIning in Paradise
Owner: Karen Nelson Location: Laguna BeachOutdoor Living At Its Best A well designed outdoor space gives greater options for entertaining day or night. By a creative use of space a backyard is transformed into both a kitchen and dining space. An ocean view deck above the waterfall creates additional seating above a lighted slate...
John's Design Ideas
Owner: JSL Landscape Location: various locationsVarious garden, landscape and special spaces for inspiration and education....
Patio Tree Table
Owner: Dave Otto Location: Fort Thomas, KentuckyThis is a table that I carved from a 100 year old water maple that we cut down because it had died. The tree is still in the ground in it's original location in the middle of a fieldstone patio in the back of our house. Instead of removing the tree and its stump I decided to make a table out of i...
The Little Pool
Owner: Mike Location: Houston, TexasWe did this pool remodel a few years ago and I thought I would share it. This is a patio home with a 20’ x 20’ outdoor space with 12’ brick walls enclosing the space. We started out by painting the white exterior brick walls orange, yellow and blue (Mexican contemporary colors)....
Outdoor Retreat
Owner: Jack and Marjorie Location: Washington, DCFrom the front to the back, please come and enjoy our space....
Mummy Mountain
Owner: Jill Brenenstuhl Location: Paradise ValleyBreathtaking mountains by day and sparkling city lights by night await you at this one-of-a-kind estate overlooking prestigious Paradise Valley Country Club. Designed by renowned architect Lash McDaniel and built impeccably by Kitchell, this more than 7,000 square foot estate rests on the west si...
An Elegant Backyard Design
Owner: Zaynea Niazi Location: Corona, CAA pool and backyard oasis garden. Design based on a 45 degree angle off our home. Very appealing to the eye and soul. Pool has easy in & out steps, a spacious spa with a wet wall, a large 9" deep reef that can accommodate 2 umbrellas. Pool "Pebble tek"color/texture was researched to display the p...
