An abundance of blooms fill the Retreat with color in spring. "Very Peri" Cleveland Sage and bright green Dwarf Coyote Bush define the property line. In the distance, the delicate blooms of fragrant White and Pitcher Sages stretch out toward the street.

Cobbles with pebbles are blended to beautify a driveway swale (and also slow storm water, increase infiltration of storm water into soil and reduce downstream erosion issues). Evergreen rushes, irises and grasses soften the rock work and increase the riparian feel.

Идея дизайна: большой солнечный, летний участок и сад с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из гравия

Рокарий - часть ландшафтного дизайна этого небольшого участка. Композиция из хвойных растений органично вписана в этот уголок сада. Яркие цвета БАРБАРИСА Тунберга создают контраст с зеленью ЛИСТВЕННИЦЫ европейской Pendula, ЕЛИ колючей Glauca Globosa, СПИРЕИ японской Japanese Dwarf. На фото - рокарий. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Irregular Bluestone Patio and Lawn
Пример оригинального дизайна: солнечный, летний участок и сад среднего размера на заднем дворе в стиле рустика с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне, хорошей освещенностью и покрытием из каменной брусчатки

This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.

Located at the top of the hill is a 28 sqft irregular shaped Pea gravel patio surrounded on the back side with Sandstone boulders and is reached via a grass switchback that leads off the upper patio. The switchback is about 2’ in width and ~ 105 ' long and snakes its way up the hillside. The tiered Thermal Bluestone paver patio is shaped like a bowling pin with the larger section sized at 147 sqft and the smaller section sized at 114 sqft. The step between the two (2) patios is a single run of a Thermal full color Flagstone.

When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.” This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat. The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings. Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up. The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation. When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space. Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.

На фото: солнечная спортивная площадка на переднем дворе в средиземноморском стиле с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне, хорошей освещенностью и мульчированием

Пример оригинального дизайна: огромный солнечный участок и сад на переднем дворе в стиле кантри с подъездной дорогой, камнем в ландшафтном дизайне, хорошей освещенностью и мульчированием

На фото: солнечный участок и сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне, хорошей освещенностью и мощением тротуарной плиткой с

This project took Place in Rancho Santa Margarita we converted a traditional back yard into a Beautiful rock garden with a birdbath and paver pad. We used a weed barrier underneath the pebble to ensure we don't have any weeds popping up in between the rocks anytime soon.

Multiple entertainment areas are perfect for hosting large parties, add in the ambiance of outdoor lighting and you have a charming space for any occasion.

Идея дизайна: большой участок и сад на переднем дворе в восточном стиле с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне

Hand-faced sandstone, Rockweld Gabion wall
На фото: участок и сад на переднем дворе в стиле модернизм с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне с

This is a turf-removal project in San Diego that will save the homeowner hundreds of dollars in water savings per year. By Tony Vitale
Пример оригинального дизайна: солнечный, летний участок и сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с подъездной дорогой, хорошей освещенностью, мульчированием, камнем в ландшафтном дизайне и с деревянным забором

Sealight Studios Kauai
На фото: участок и сад на заднем дворе в морском стиле с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне

Dedicated space to enjoy endless hours of fun competition, and physical activity.
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большой летний засухоустойчивый сад на заднем дворе с камнем в ландшафтном дизайне, полуденной тенью, покрытием из гальки и с деревянным забором

This property had not been landscaped for more than 25 years. The entryway and front hillside were covered in large juniper hedges, the Oaks and Redwoods on the property were littered with dead branches, and construction debris from decades was scattered throughout the creek-side property. After extensive tree work and removals, the front yard construction consisted of a moss rock boulder creek that wrapped down the front hillside. The backyard design integrated a new Redwood deck, black basalt gravel patio, and shade appropriate plants. The tree work allowed more light onto the property, and the home owners were able to finally enjoy their outdoor space.