Scott Simpson Large scale project began with the natural stone English style garden on the island with a water fountain as a central feature. The backyard was terraced to provide a more even surface for weekend sports with the children. The terracing was framed near the house with a 3 foot deep channel that will hold koi. On one side is a fire pit with amphitheater style seating and the other side opens up for the koi. There is an edible garden and butterfly garden as well. The entrance is punctuated with a large 10 foot diameter fountain. The entire landscape is on automated lighting with underwater lighting as well.

フィラデルフィアにある秋のモダンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

フランクフルトにある広い、秋のアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、デッキ材舗装) の写真

Massive addition and renovation adding a pond, waterfall, bridges, a chapel, boulder work, gardens and 5,000 SF log/stone addition to an existing home. The addition has a large theater, wine room, bar, new master suite, huge great room with lodge-size fireplace, sitting room and outdoor covered/heated patio with outdoor kitchen. Photo by Kimberly Gavin.

Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Mike Gagnon www.creativetouchlandscaping.com
ポートランドにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Jewel-tone cottage garden for a show of autumn color.
ニューヨークにある秋のおしゃれな庭の写真

Basalt column fountains, Water feature, Birdbath fountain
サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいな、秋のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、天然石敷き) の写真

New model home of an Active Adult Lifestyle Community located in the Palm Springs region.
フェニックスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな、秋のミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、日向、デッキ材舗装) の写真

ナッシュビルにある高級な中くらいな、秋のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

One of our more reputable achievements in recent years was a project in River Oaks that involved replacing a fountain that stood in the corner of the large brick wall. While only one of many elements that we added, this new corner fountain played a significant role in transforming the entire landscape. It introduced a new, more symmetrical geometry to the yard, and it helped provide a more noticeable, complimentary color contrast to that of the brick wall behind it. The existing corner fountain was a very old three-tiered fountain structure that was common several decades ago. This is the type of fountain you almost always see in old movies. In a way it projects a certain sentimentalism about simpler, more absolutist times. However, its power as a symbol fails to convey feeling beyond simple nostalgia, and because of this its use in landscaping has long since become cliché. The old corner fountain had many problems on a functional level as well. It had started rusting out several years past and was now constantly malfunctioning. This was primarily because the fountain pump had been installed underwater and had started to rust out. The lighting fixtures had begun to rust out as well, and the leakage that resulted caused them to intermittently fail. There was also a problem of too much space between the fountain walls and the brick wall around the home. Weeds and excessive vegetation had overgrown the back of the fountain, and they were beginning to overshadow a good portion of its structure. The time had come for a significant change. We therefore replaced not only the original corner fountain, but we also developed an entirely new fountain design. The new structure was shaped like rectangle whose right angles closely mirrored those of the wall behind it. The vertical walls of new fountain itself were made to slope upward on either side in a slight, inverted arc that leveled off at the top and intersected in the corner. To create a decorative color contrast, we covered most of the bricks in the front, as well as the limestone walls in the back, with a travertine coping. This gave the entire structure a soft cream color that proved a perfect complement to the red brick of the wall. Then, on both vertical walls, we installed three water spouts each and installed new fountain lights to illuminate the water from below as it fell into the basin. To add to the mystique of this experience, we also fitted the new corner fountain with a remote pump and an external filtration system that allowed it to run silently, leaving only the water itself to be heard. This also had the practical benefit of preserving the pump itself from the rust that had destroyed the original one. Of course, right angles create very sharp focal points that can often clash with other elements of a landscape. In order to alleviate this and create a sense of harmony and blended aesthetic, we planted several new types of vegetation around our corner fountain. We used dwarf monkey grass and Ardesia to create ground cover. Both species do very well in shady areas, and Ardesia also offers the added benefit of erosion control and a nice green color to further compliment the colors of the wall and the fountain. To add an enhanced vertical element to the scene, we planted a Japanese maple beside the corner fountain. This is a wonderful tree to use in landscaping because it provides both ideal proportions and color. It has burgundy leaves that provide a great deal of shade, but it never gets too tall. Because this property was so large, it was actually landscaped with two separate patio areas in the yard. Since each patio faced either one side of the corner fountain or the other, the illuminated waterspouts dancing against a limestone backdrop became the natural focal point that drew the eye toward itself as the center of attention regardless of one’s position in the yard.

Full range Pennsylvania Bluestone in large slabs were chosen to create the patio. We like the depth created by using the various shades of the stone. Photography by Katherine Palmer

パースにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Shade Garden with koi pond , cedar fence, ferns and ivy Jeffrey Edward Tryon
フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰、砂利舗装、ゼリスケープ) の写真

This welcoming entry to the home also provides as a nice place to unwind and enjoy the sunset.
デンバーにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、日向、川石舗装、金属フェンス) の写真

D.A. Horchner / Design Workshop, Inc.
デンバーにある広い、秋のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Contemporary English Country Garden, Hampshire, UK
サセックスにある高級な広い、秋のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (日向、デッキ材舗装) の写真

A bale of hay, pumpkins and mums are placed at the base of each tree lining the driveway of this suburban home. Mary Prince Photography © 2012 Houzz
ボストンにある秋のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の写真

Gurgling water from this petite fountain is audible and visible from both the interior and the outdoor dining patio. Shaded by a roof extension, little if any water is allowed to evaporate. The water that spills from its side infiltrates the ground to feed the lush, leafy greenery that surrounds it. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

サンフランシスコにある中くらいな、秋のモダンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、半日向、コンクリート敷き ) の写真