Inspiration for a farmhouse drought-tolerant backyard decomposed granite landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Design ideas for a transitional backyard decomposed granite and wood fence landscaping in San Francisco with a pergola.

Boulders, custom fire pit boulder, outdoor seating, oyster shells from the farm, San Juan Island fire pit patio, Mt. Hemlock
Design ideas for a mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite landscaping in Seattle with a fire pit for summer.

Photo of a modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit for summer.

Drystack Calistoga retaining walls with built-in slab seating, and California Gold D.G. hillside pathways. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' performing well into August. Photo credits: Tom Minczeski

Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence water fountain landscape in Portland for spring.

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Photo of a large craftsman partial sun backyard decomposed granite landscaping in San Francisco.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional partial sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence landscaping in Chicago with a fire pit for summer.

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Photo of a huge modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit for spring.

This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.

San Juan Island beach fire patio, ornamental grasses, seating, boulders, fire feature, rose trellis, outdoor lighting
Inspiration for a mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite landscaping in Seattle with a fire pit for summer.

Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture designed this textural, drought tolerant, warm modern garden to complement the mid-century design of the home. The use of various materials including gravel, wood, and concrete mixed with a lush drought resistant planting palette offer a homeowners and visitors a multi sensory environment. Photos by Art Gray

Land2c The clients requested lawn and enjoy the borrowed view of the greenbelt. Many plants were included that can be cut for bouquets as requested.Three curved terraces with a center seating wall provide ample areas for entering guest and family.

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This is an example of a small modern shade backyard decomposed granite landscaping in Orange County.

A petite decomposed granite patio offers a place to rest and enjoy expansive views of the Verdugos.
Inspiration for a large modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard decomposed granite and metal fence retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles for spring.

We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard decomposed granite water fountain landscape in Chicago.

Land2c Some favorite hydrangeas and climbing roses flank a pathway. Groundcover surrounds the stepping stones with lavender and variegated hostas filling in along the curvy path to the rear garden. Many summer bouquets for filling vases are grown here!

Situated above Lake Hollywood, this expansive terrace was part of a masterplan for the property. It is composed of simple, elegantly-balanced elements that link together to offer the clients a range of pastimes to enjoy with friends and family.