Trex Deck and Doug Fir Arbor ......

Total Makeover...

We had a dog run here, and an old tree. Time to change things, took out the fence, and then...............

I have developed this garden as a place to read, entertain clients and friends. The garden features over 100 rose bushes and climbers and plants of the heirloom types that would have been found in \"grandmas gardens\". There are over 1000 spring bulbs and tubers which provide year round blooms and ...

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....

Using pavers to transform lawn and dirt to an urban courtyard garden....

Visiting gardens and nurseries provide inspiration. During my travels, I seek them out. Here are some of my favorites. ...

sidewalk, patio, waterfall, home addition...

The backyard stated out with just a slab patio and a nice view. First came the pond and waterfall...then we added a retractable patio cover and furniture. This year we added a complete outdoor kitchen and we live outside as much as we do inside now....

Back yard pool with elevated spa, outdoor kitchen and bar. Natural gas firepit, with stamped concrete decking. ...