Curved corten wall and bench
ニューヨークにある低価格の中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、擁壁、日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Vertical herb garden over the BBQ area.
シドニーにある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (壁面緑化、日向) の写真

Hulya Kolabas
ニューヨークにある低価格の小さな、春のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (日陰、庭への小道、天然石敷き) の写真

Perovskia atriplicifolia varieties offer reliable charm to the summer garden. Drought-tolerant, fragrant, blue and wildlife friendly, it is a long-lived perennial worthy of a spot in our designs.

ロンドンにある低価格の中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭の写真

Lavender with Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink'. I was invited to do the planting design for this compact hillside project after the hardscape was complete. The home is situated on a corner lot, and a number of very narrow beds and stepped planting arrows wrap the house in a "C" shape. The homeowner was looking for plantings that would be soft and inviting for her children, and welcome birds, bees, and butterflies to the garden. Kelly Greenwood

This project was a challenging outdoor renovation. During design process we had to work closely with the City because of the close proximity to drainage easements. Our client was very patient and great to work with as we went through the design process. Based on the end result, the wait was worth it. We were able to design and install a new pool, water feature, raised infinity edge spa, wood deck with fire feature, new fence and all new landscape. Photography: Wade Griffith

Shade plants Heidi Hower
シアトルにある低価格の中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (日陰) の写真

A 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.

Back yard style with containers, climber and palm. Photo courtesy of A. Couzens.
ポートランドにある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、半日向) の写真

ニューヨークにある低価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (擁壁、日向、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

トロントにある低価格の中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、コンテナガーデン、日向、レンガ敷き) の写真

ラスベガスにある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、擁壁、日向、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

マイアミにある低価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ゼリスケープ、砂利舗装) の写真

Andri Beauchamp Photo
サンタバーバラにある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (ファイヤーピット、天然石敷き) の写真

This Belgard Cambridge Cobble 3 piece Walkway in Kiawah, with a Belgard Holland Brick Paver Border in Slate (also borders the driveway) gives this formal bed and future fountain location a solid foundation to build on. The Night Lighting ads interest and the rainbow rock and metal edging complete the look with practical concepts like drainage and long lasting tidy borders.

The simple lines of this attractive contemporary home disguise a remarkable aspect of its construction: it received the coveted Gold Star rating from the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. This rating, granted after a third-party inspection, serves as the premier mark in green building achievement. LEED-certified homes cost less to operate, reducing energy and water bills by as much as 40%. Designed by the Houston firm Murphy Mears Architects (www.murphymears.com), the house earned the LEED Gold Star award because of the firm’s expert use in areas such as water efficiency, sustainable materials and energy strategies. Both principals of the architectural firm hold LEED AP credentials which affirm their knowledge of advanced green building expertise. To solidify their efforts to win the Gold Star certification, the firm hired Exterior Worlds to design the landscape using techniques that minimize the impact on ecosystems and water resources. Our charge was to employ drought-resistant plants, reclaimed materials and other green hardscapes to help Murphy Mears earn points within the LEED rating system. In the front yard, we created a rectilinear garden covered with black star gravel. The bed’s straight lines pay homage to the house’s design while the dark gray gravel extends the color palette. In this zone of interest, we planted six ornamental Japanese blueberry trees and contoured them into conical shapes to contrast with the linearity of the house. The homeowners had found reclaimed marble from a torn-down building and so we used these rectangular forms for the sidewalk. A border of gravel connects the sidewalk to the larger garden bed. The marble, which is striated white and black, also adds an interesting element of movement to the yard. We planted the rest of the yard with Zoysia grass since it possesses exceptional wear tolerance and good drought resistance. Gravel garden beds extend to the sides of the house, a choice that is both aesthetically pleasing and earth-friendly. In sustainable landscaping, gravel is prized because of its durability, minimal maintenance requirements and because, being inorganic, it requires no watering. For the back yard, we planted more Japanese blueberry trees and Zoysia grass to continue the theme begun in the front. Other plantings, requiring little water and pruning, were picked from the LEED-approved list. We also laid another pathway using the reclaimed marble, which leads around the property to the grill, patio and a potting table with reclaimed sink in the far back. We built a patio using synthetic decking material in the same light gray color as the house. The decking material requires no staining and is particularly durable. The patio creates a transition between the interior and exterior, with the glass doors of the house feeding out into the back yard. It is uncovered, playing up the openness of the house’s design and making the most of Houston’s golden morning light with the house creating deep shade in the hot afternoons. Perhaps the most striking thing that can be said about the property and its LEED rating is this: you’d never know it. That is, the innovative and far-ranging green techniques are woven so beautifully into its design all you notice is a superb house with an appealing landscape.

A stylish path and lawn design that utilities the features available to create a vibrant and enjoyable environment for the owners.
リムリックにある低価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (庭への小道、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

フィラデルフィアにある低価格の中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、レンガ敷き) の写真