Design ideas for a traditional rooftop and first floor deck in Chicago with no cover.

William Ripley
This is an example of a traditional backyard garden in Cincinnati with brick pavers.

The garden 3 weeks after planting, on a foggy day. Photo by Steve Masley
Traditional deck in San Francisco with a container garden.

This pergola draped in Wisteria over a Blue Stone patio is located at the home of Interior Designer Kim Hunkeler, located in central Massachusetts.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for spring in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles.This was formerly an abandoned narrow side yard used only to store trash cans. Now it is a favorite garden stroll area for the homeowner. See the complete makeover: http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=893 Photo and design by Shirley Bovshow

Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for an expansive traditional backyard patio in Chicago with decomposed granite and a gazebo/cabana.

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Photo of a scandinavian open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Michael Woodall
Photo of a mediterranean patio in Phoenix with an outdoor shower and no cover.

MCA estudio
Contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Milan.

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
This is an example of a large traditional side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Photo of a mediterranean patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.

View of ipe wood deck, full view of new climbing wall garden. Photo by Jason Wells.
Design ideas for a contemporary deck in San Francisco.

This is an example of a country granny flat in Santa Barbara.

The outdoor elements should be every bit as interesting as the home's interior design. This gateway is loaded with tiny yellow roses and is a welcome sight after a long winter season. The grass that lines the path is Liriope (Monkey grass). Small sprigs (6-8 leaves each) were planted 6" apart. It took a couple of growing seasons to obtain the look you see here. Mondo grass, which I have used in other areas of the country, seemed to have different attributes than Monkey grass. There are many different varieties of Liriope. Check with your local landscape expert to find what type will work best for you.

Modern-living compliments tradition here as this two-story residence featuring bay windows and gabled roofs. The copper roofing detail, stone exterior and use of horizontal lines bring a grounded feeling to this home giving the residence a familiar yet contemporary appeal. Photographer Bernard André

Photo of a large traditional one-storey stucco white exterior in Orange County with a gable roof and a tile roof.

Karyn Millet Photography
Traditional backyard garden in Los Angeles with natural stone pavers.

Paolo Belvedere
Photo of an industrial one-storey glass exterior in Venice.