Garden

A old watering trough from the site was used as a water feature within the courtyard. Low maintenance plantings and traditional gravel pathways with paver edging flank the stone entry and are surrounded by low lath screen fences to formalize the space. This farmstead is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Photo by Ian Gleadle

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Mediterranean backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Soft modern landscaping
Inspiration for a small modern side yard shaded xeriscape in Dallas with a water feature and concrete pavers.

THE LEMON TREE TRUST GARDEN A garden inspired by the resilience, determination and ingenuity of refugees living in Domiz camp in Northern Iraq, was unveiled at the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Lemon Tree Trust garden, designed with the input of refugees, highlighted the unexpected beauty hidden in the camp. The garden was designed to be used as a space to begin to organise the chaos inherent in forced migration, while also providing a sense of normality, wellbeing, peace and civility to broken lives. Beautiful yet drought tolerant planting educated visitors about the type of plants refugees grow in the camp. Ingenious vertical planting, inspired by refugees’ use of everyday objects, and including input from refugees themselves, provided ideas for planting in limited spaces. Trees laden with fruit, including figs, lemons and pomegranates, provided scent and crops to harvest. Brutal, harsh materials, such as concrete and steel, widely available in the camps, were elevated with techniques such as polishing, casting and crafting into patterns and intricate Islamic inspired designs. Colourful and textural planting softened the hard materials. Cooling and calming water flowed throughout the space, collected in channels and pools, recycled and pumped back through the brimming central Islamic inspired fountain, representing the importance of grey water reuse and the many makeshift fountains refugees have built in their own gardens in Domiz camp. Tom Massey progressed to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with a 10x13m Main Avenue garden, after two successful show gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The garden was built by award winning contractor Landscape Associates and was awarded an RHS Silver-Gilt medal. The Lemon Tree Trust supports the development of urban agriculture and greening innovation for refugees and displaced people, promoting food production, well-being and community: lemontreetrust.org Photographs by Britt Willoughby Dyer

This recirculating water feature was created for the two resident dogs as a doggie drinking bowl. It’s made from a bespoke carved granite bowl and a length of 2” copper pipe with a reservoir beneath. It’s simplic is part of its charm.

Contemporary side yard partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and concrete pavers.

FOUNTAIN, IRON GATE, CONCRETE PAVERS, BISTRO TABLE, OUTDOOR LIVING,LANDSCAPE LIGHTING,
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard partial sun garden in Las Vegas with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway for summer in Charlotte with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Small traditional backyard full sun garden in Toronto with a water feature and concrete pavers for spring.

Photo of a contemporary partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden in Toronto with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Designer’s Notes: Use mixed materials such as concrete pavers, wood, various stones and decomposed granite to add interesting plant textures to add appeal. ©Daniel Bosler Photography

This is a "after" photo prior, showing portion of Blackwater's design and construction. This project consisted of designing and installing a concrete paver patio area with a central fountain in the side yard, which was primarily weeds and undesirable vegetation.

Expansive traditional backyard garden in Indianapolis with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Old world curb appeal, Silver mist flagstone, leuders limestone, arroyo rock & cedar mulch surface level w/steel reinforced concrete sub-surface footers and underground drainage. Native landscape, evergreens & perennials. Waterfeature accent and low voltage landscape lights. Photography by Brain Wancho

Jacky Surber Water features in the front yard make for an inviting entrance. Always have at least one water feature in your garden to keep the birds coming back year round.

Classic Italian garden overlooking a basin of water. Formal stairs and classic fences are other features of this garden.
Traditional backyard partial sun garden in Montreal with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Design ideas for a large modern backyard partial sun formal garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete pavers.