James Golden's Federal Twist garden. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Design ideas for a garden in Philadelphia.

contemporary gardens
Inspiration for an asian garden in San Francisco.

Inspired by the dividers of a Bento Box, stone lined compartments add interest and structure to this eco-friendly contemporary garden.
This is an example of a contemporary backyard garden in Sacramento.

Traditional detached garden shed in New York.

At the top of the steps, looking down at the courtyard. You can see the way the retaining wall of the lawn sweeps in above the retaining wall of the planted bed, into the spiral that brings them all together. Designed in collaboration by Sally Tierney MSGD, Johnny Clasper and the client. Photo by Sally Tierney

Large traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Philadelphia with brick pavers for summer.

This garden was designed for a keen chef that wanted his herbs and vegetables fresh from the garden and used in his 'al fresco' cooking. Hampton Court Small Garden A Chef’s Kitchen was designed to inspire people to grow their own vegetables and herbs in their back garden and use them to prepare healthy and economical meals outdoors. A wood-burning stove was the focal point, surrounded by raised beds, trellising and a pergola, which were all planted with vegetables and herbs. Inspired by recent popular cookery programmes, the garden aimed to motivate people to cook al fresco taking advantage of fresh ingredients and creating healthy and delicious food. As seen in magazines: HOMES & GARDENS MAY 2010 HOMES & GARDENS JULY 2010 LIVING etc MAY 2010

The backyard uses the shoreline of the Don River as the inspiration for the garden bed layout while the stone patio references the cobble beaches. The use of steel as the garage cladding speaks to the industrialization of the local landscape.

Craftsman home with an authentic Japanese Garden elements featuring a raised rock spa above Koi Pond. Tea House and Pavilion in background.
Arts and crafts garden in Los Angeles.

Craftsman home with an authentic Japanese Garden elements featuring a raised wood composite deck with rock fire pit and path to Tea House.
This is an example of an arts and crafts garden in Los Angeles.

Craftsman home with an authentic Japanese Garden elements.
Photo of an arts and crafts garden in Los Angeles.

A bluestone slab bridge over a front yard rain garden. Design by Uchiyama Design Studio. Landscape by Ross NW Watergardens.
Small asian front yard full sun garden in Portland.

Craftsman home with an authentic Japanese Garden elements. Evening image.
Inspiration for an arts and crafts garden in Los Angeles.

Craftsman home with an authentic Japanese Garden elements featuring a raised rock spa above Koi Pond. Tea House and Pavilion in background. Evening image.

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

A Japanese inspired rooftop oasis that features a full kitchen, raised vegetable beds, dining and living room areas. Pergola and bridge designed in collaboration with Trellis Structures.

A Japanese inspired rooftop oasis that features a full kitchen, raised vegetable beds, dining and living room areas. Pergola and bridge designed in collaboration with Trellis Structures.

Vegetable beds, natural native landscaping with a japanese influence. Exposed stone concrete paths
Photo of a mid-sized industrial backyard garden in Perth with with raised garden bed.

Custom granite seat walls and firepit with Pennsylvania bluestone cap. Random pattern square cut PA bluestone patio surface. Red Laceleaf Japanese Maple enframes the view. Alan & Linda Detrick Photography