Brigid Arnott

An arrangement of ceramic pots with custom designed plantings of outdoor artificial plants. This Florida pool lanai will always look good, as outdoor permanent botanicals will not look ratty, need water, or drop any petals or leaves. Photo by Robb Thiel.

Photo credit:Jerry Rabinowitz

Original or printed peel and stick murals. Reuse again and again. Move the fish around! Custom sizes available.

Virtuance

Daniel Newcomb

We created this natural swimming pool in Southlake, TX featuring natural rock work and three separate swimming pool areas. The diving pool features a 1"x1" glass tile slide and a rock diving board. The play pool includes four glass tile swim up bar stools and the hot spring inspired spa overlooks the sunken bar area with custom cedar pergola. Swimming pool landscaping, landscape lighting, Olympic-grade underwater speakers, and state of the art pool equipment and pool hydraulics make this pool outstanding.

PC: TravisRowanMedia

Jacksonville Low Voltage Deck and Patio Lights by NiteLites

Photographer Clive Nichols

This magnificent shrub-like woody perennial with it's towering spikes is called Pride of Madeira. Having visited during peak season in Orange County, CA they were in their glory of blooming. This tropical perennial/biennial shrub is a fast grower and can reach eight feet in full sun. They need hot days, lots and lots of sun, and no temperatures below 30 degrees. There are a variety of blossom colors in different purples and whites. They are incredibly attractive to bees, birds, and butterflies. This deer-tolerant shrub like evergreen can live in poor and dry soils. Beware, however, if handling as they may cause allergic reactions due to the hairy leaves and pollens. Gorgeous to look at and will add real punch when you want a large grouping of tall spikes! Photos by Lauran Corson 2013