www.brandoninteriordesign.co.uk You don't get a second chance to make a first impression !! The front door of this grand country house has been given a new lease of life by painting the outdated "orange" wood in a bold and elegant green. The look is further enhanced by the topiary in antique stone plant holders.

Custom trellis stained Benjamin Moore Yorktowne Green HC-133 are supports for espaliered apple trees and a backdrop for a small deer resistant perennial bed.

Inspiration for a traditional backyard patio in London with a container garden, natural stone pavers and no cover.

Contemporary garden in Surrey with a water feature.

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

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

Outdoor living space in backyard features a fire pit and a cement tile fountain.
Photo of a mediterranean backyard patio in Sacramento with a fire feature, decking and no cover.

Joe Runde
Inspiration for a transitional formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable garden and gravel.

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

Photo of a traditional backyard patio in Los Angeles with an outdoor kitchen, natural stone pavers and a pergola.

Design ideas for a large contemporary courtyard patio in Sydney with a vertical garden, concrete pavers and no cover.

Contemporary backyard patio in London with brick pavers and no cover.

Raised beds and gate surrounded by Joseph's Coat climbing rose in this beautiful garden
Photo of a large mediterranean backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden and decomposed granite.

Photo by George Dzahristos
Photo of a traditional full sun garden in Detroit with natural stone pavers and a garden path.

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Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

A purple hyacinth bean vine (Lablab purpureus) drapes one of the gateways. Planted as an annual in Pennsylvania it will grow up to 20’ in a season, producing purple/pink flowers and fabulous purple pods all summer long. The leaves, flowers and pods look beautiful both clambering on the fence and in mixed bouquets.

This is an example of a contemporary backyard patio in Orange County with a pergola.

The star at the center of this veggie garden is the perfect place for the dwarf lemon tree. The six pointed star (just like the Great Seal of the United States) is ideal for the strawberries to cascade over the edges. The star is 6' with 3' clearance around the star so the space is wide enough to comfortably access the veggie beds from all sides. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton