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Curbz Landscaping Inc.Small classic back full sun garden for spring in Toronto with a water feature and concrete paving.
Ancient SurfacesProduct: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces.
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The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine.
The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions.
We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity.
whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignThe problem this Memorial-Houston homeowner faced was that her sumptuous contemporary home, an austere series of interconnected cubes of various sizes constructed from white stucco, black steel and glass, did not have the proper landscaping frame. It was out of scale. Imagine Robert Motherwell's "Black on White" painting without the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston's generous expanse of white walls surrounding it. It would still be magnificent but somehow...off.
Intuitively, the homeowner realized this issue and started interviewing landscape designers. After talking to about 15 different designers, she finally went with one, only to be disappointed with the results. From the across-the-street neighbor, she was then introduced to Exterior Worlds and she hired us to correct the newly-created problems and more fully realize her hopes for the grounds. "It's not unusual for us to come in and deal with a mess. Sometimes a homeowner gets overwhelmed with managing everything. Other times it is like this project where the design misses the mark. Regardless, it is really important to listen for what a prospect or client means and not just what they say," says Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds.
Since the sheer size of the house is so dominating, Exterior Worlds' overall job was to bring the garden up to scale to match the house. Likewise, it was important to stretch the house into the landscape, thereby softening some of its severity. The concept we devised entailed creating an interplay between the landscape and the house by astute placement of the black-and-white colors of the house into the yard using different materials and textures. Strategic plantings of greenery increased the interest, density, height and function of the design.
First we installed a pathway of crushed white marble around the perimeter of the house, the white of the path in homage to the house’s white facade. At various intervals, 3/8-inch steel-plated metal strips, painted black to echo the bones of the house, were embedded and crisscrossed in the pathway to turn it into a loose maze.
Along this metal bunting, we planted succulents whose other-worldly shapes and mild coloration juxtaposed nicely against the hard-edged steel. These plantings included Gulf Coast muhly, a native grass that produces a pink-purple plume when it blooms in the fall. A side benefit to the use of these plants is that they are low maintenance and hardy in Houston’s summertime heat.
Next we brought in trees for scale. Without them, the impressive architecture becomes imposing. We placed them along the front at either corner of the house. For the left side, we found a multi-trunk live oak in a field, transported it to the property and placed it in a custom-made square of the crushed marble at a slight distance from the house. On the right side where the house makes a 90-degree alcove, we planted a mature mesquite tree.
To finish off the front entry, we fashioned the black steel into large squares and planted grass to create islands of green, or giant lawn stepping pads. We echoed this look in the back off the master suite by turning concrete pads of black-stained concrete into stepping pads.
We kept the foundational plantings of Japanese yews which add green, earthy mass, something the stark architecture needs for further balance. We contoured Japanese boxwoods into small spheres to enhance the play between shapes and textures.
In the large, white planters at the front entrance, we repeated the plantings of succulents and Gulf Coast muhly to reinforce symmetry. Then we built an additional planter in the back out of the black metal, filled it with the crushed white marble and planted a Texas vitex, another hardy choice that adds a touch of color with its purple blooms.
To finish off the landscaping, we needed to address the ravine behind the house. We built a retaining wall to contain erosion. Aesthetically, we crafted it so that the wall has a sharp upper edge, a modern motif right where the landscape meets the land.
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA recessed seating area surrounded by shade plants and clump bamboo. The sectional faces a copper fire pit and steel sculpture. This area is complete with landscape lighting for the evening.
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAThis tiny back yard had a drainage problem that caused water to pool between the hot tub and the leyland cypress hedge. We could not regrade to drain the water to the front yard without killing trees. The owner, who traveled a lot, did not want a pump that might fail while she was out of town. Our solution was to create a " rain garden " a.k.a. " bioswale " ... a place where water would collect then slowly percolate into the subsoil. A simple explanation would be that we excavated the area deeper then filled it with gravel and plants. In actuality, everything was very carefully planned including the choice of plant material so that we had plants that could survive the conditions varying from very wet to sometimes dry. The client loved that the plants chosen were native, sustainable, flowering and also brought in lots of song birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to enliven the garden. This solution has been proven thru 8 years of unpredictable Atlanta weather.
Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
JPM LandscapeLandscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Photo of a small classic front garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Photo of a small classic front garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.This is the fourth Trilogy home we renovated. The two maples and the weeping spruce were original, everything else is new. We went for lots of color, but little maintenance
Cultivart Landscape DesignPeta North
Small contemporary back full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Small contemporary back full sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Billinkoff Architecture PLLCphoto:Frank Oudeman
Inspiration for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in New York with gravel and a potted garden.
Inspiration for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in New York with gravel and a potted garden.
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Small residential garden to suite a modern house and active children.
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Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden in San Francisco.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden in San Francisco.
Susan Cohan GardensSmall, formal patio space set between a sunroom and an outdoor porch. Bird sculpture on plinth set in the adjacent walkway.
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden in New York with gravel.
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard partial sun garden in New York with gravel.
Cultivart Landscape Designsubtropical contemporary courtyards
Perth Australian
photos Peta North
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden in Perth with a water feature and decking.
The GardensmithThis vegetable garden is used year round. It is set up with an automatic watering system for a busy homeowner. The large containers are livestock watering troughs; tall enough to keep small dogs out.
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsSimple stone and blue stone walkway lead to the front door from the street side parking. Plantings were selected to emphasize the structure and sense of entry. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photos by Ian Gleadle
Mirage LandscapeDesign ideas for a small traditional side full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Elemental Design GroupThis coastal garden is a vibrant oasis of sustainable beauty. It features a welcoming wood entry deck that serves as a charming focal point and offers a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors. The garden showcases an array of colorful drought-tolerant perennials, thoughtfully chosen not only for their vibrant blooms but also for their ability to attract and nourish local pollinators.
株式会社 木村グリーンガーデナー住宅のデザインに合わせ
南仏風のミニガーデンを作りました。
草花に冠水用の水栓は、味のある枕木と真鍮の蛇口を使いました。
Small mediterranean front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Small mediterranean front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Maytree StudiosLooking down the lawn towards the pool and garden beyond.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard formal and private partial sun garden in Brisbane with brick paving.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard formal and private partial sun garden in Brisbane with brick paving.
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