Exterior view of rear terrace extension from garden. A small lowered terrace finished with natural stone paving and framed by lavender planting allows space for a small table for two to enjoy a sunny morning coffee outside the new kitchen.

A simple lawn on the side yard with drought tolerant landscaping.

Цветник с декоративными кустарниками и многолетними цветами и злаковыми травами - подчеркивает парадную зону входа. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Clean lines are displayed in this design with the bluestone walkway and edging repeated through the turf areas and levels.

Complimenting the stunning vertical windows with tall, slim trees and low shrubbery balances this side yard without overwhelming it.

Late afternoon sunlight creates a beautiful composition of light & shadow. Robert Benson Photography.

Detailing of lawn edge, planting bed and natural stone paving

After photo with lawn, travertine pavers, and sharp lawn edging.

A large lawn offsets the planting and terraces, leading the eye to the end of the garden where three mature trees have been placed to create autumn drama when the colours ignite.

The garden isn't completely lawn-free. It hosts an IdealMow lawn of native Dune Sedge. It thrives with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides and uses only 20 percent of the water required by a turf grass lawn. A "smart" subsurface, hydrozoned drip irrigation system on weather based controllers delivers exactly what the hydrozoned foliage needs, right to its roots. This aids foliage health and eliminates water loss to evaporation. To keep its lawn-like appearance, the grass needs mowing only a few times a year. If left to grow, it forms true-green waves.

This play area is located so that Mom can keep an eye on the kids from the kitchen, deck or rear patio. The circular stone border contains the mulch and repeats the smaller circular stone border around the fire pit area. Matching stepping stones connect those spaces as well as connect the play area to patio and steps entering the back yard. Chartreuse plants help to brighten this vary shady space. Photographer: Danna Cain

Sandringham garden - front lawn & planting

This traditional garden included a large sandstone patio that wrapped around the house and sloped down towards a summerhouse positioned to be in the sunniest part of the garden. The summerhouse and pergola were created with larch, oak and cedar and designed to have a rustic character. Steel steps in the lawn helped to transition from the upper lawn to the lower area.

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