Outdoor Photos

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary front yard partial sun garden for fall in Chicago with a container garden.

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional front yard full sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall.

Photography: PJ Van Schalkwyk Photography
This is an example of a small eclectic front yard verandah in Denver with concrete slab and a roof extension.

Now that looks more enjoyable for sure!
Inspiration for a mid-sized front yard formal garden in Other with mulch.

Large front yard full sun garden in Other.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Kansas City with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall.

Dark Delight New Zealand Flax were left in place from the previous garden, underplanted with Pork and Beans Sedum ground cover, which will develop blushes of red and brown in the summer. A few California poppy seeds blew in during the installation. They're welcome for now, but could overtake other plants in time. photo by Billy Goodnick

A natural stone pillar makes a beautiful statement at the end of the driveway and serves a dual purpose for both the mailbox and the light post.
Small country front yard driveway in Portland Maine.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean front yard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.

Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.

Fountain grass and Big Muhly in a xeriscaped yard. All design, fabrication and construction by Davey McEathron Architecture.
Inspiration for a small modern front yard full sun xeriscape in Austin with gravel.

This sidewalk uses the Grand Ashler Slate pattern and a slate gray color. The old sidewalk was done in bricks, overgrown by pacassandra, too narrow, and too close to the house. We replaced it with a winding sidewalk, that flares out and meets the driveway where guests will park.

Inspiration for a small modern front yard partial sun outdoor sport court for spring in Seattle with concrete pavers.

Photos by Lynn Donaldson * Ghostwood Siding in 'Silver City' * Red Aluminium Windows *Native Landscaping with lichen-covered boulders and local Cottonwood trees * Custom overlaid garage doors * Weathered Copper Metal Roof * Bonderized Metal Siding in back of the house

Lupine, Hawkweed and Orchard Grass along the edge of the old field surrounding GO Home. © 2011 Ann Kearsley Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun garden in Boston with natural stone pavers.

PJM Rhododendron, Ivory Prince Lenten Rose, Martha Washington Geranium & Pansy for some Spring color!
Small traditional front yard partial sun garden in New York with a container garden for spring.

Manufactured stone columns with flagstone caps
Mid-sized traditional front yard verandah in Philadelphia with decking and a roof extension.

This front yard is a mixture of colorful drought tolerant plants, edible citrus and flagstone. The local wildlife love being able to eat here and the homeowners love coming out in the morning with a hot cup of coffee. You can read more about this project, plus watch the project video here http://tinyurl.com/6tb3p8q

A contrasting course of pavers in charcoal is a popular way to enhance the design of an outdoor living space. This front entry makes use of contrast to highlight walking areas and planting space.