This is my Bali inspired yard in Southern California. I collect many different things from tropical regions all over Asia, the South Pacific, and Africa. The swimming pool is a custom designed salt-water pool inspired by volcanic regions in Hawaii and Asia. Everything was designed by myself, and I d...

My husband designed and created this amazing pool. The lot had many granite outcroppings that were beautiful to incorporate into the pool and waterslide but also were a lot of work to deal with!:) He created faux rocks to blend for the waterfalls, waterslide, spa, stream bed. All the faltwork was...

We have about an acre; 3/4 is fenced for the safety of the dogs. My husband loves his grass! So I get the fence line areas all the way around - It\'s plenty for me to work with. I like to be able to see what\'s lurking around the area so I don\'t plant heavily. The Cowboy w/lil\' fellow is about 21 ...

Colorful yard with pool...

This simple paver patio is surrounded by perennials, ornamental grasses and small shrubs. It\'s been about six years now since I put in the first planting, and it\'s now my favorite spot in the yard....

We turned our small and boring backyard into a wonderful, relaxing fire pit area. We had no set design plan when we started out, and decided to utilize what we had the most of - rock! Knowing we had a ton (literally) of rocks buried behind our lot from when the house was built, we dug them up and ...

Backyard with paver patio, cedar pergola, and outdoor kitchen. The patio and pergola were built in '08 and the outdoor kitchen was built in the summer of 2011. Finishing touches planned for Spring '12. ...

Our 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....

Gotta love water! The Fountain, natural pond and retaining walls went in first on this very steep incline yard. The kitchen and bike path and gym set followed. We added the pool and hot tub this winter in a very tight space but it works. The home also has a natural bug repelant system and misting ...

This yard goes from ho hum to stunning. A parking space, natural cutstone walls and bluestone walks were added to this front yard. Colorful perennials were added to soften the hard corners of this formal walk. A less formal irregular bluestone sitting area is next to the front door to be able to sit...