Alternating thicknesses of lumber give this planter-bench its distinctive linear rhythm. Interlocked with the planters, the bench seat repeats the strong horizontal lines. A handsome detail at each corner of the pl
Southern California style: Firescape
Last years fires spared the north San Diego community of Elfin Forest, but the backcountry area was not so fortunate in 1996, when a firestorm burned more than 100 homes and 8,600 acres. As these houses were rebuilt
Shadecloth shelters for veggies
In the desert, vegetables need seasonal protection from freezing temperatures, drying winds, and intense sun. To shelter their crops, Master Gardeners Christina and John Grubb of Scottsdale, Arizona, created shadecl
Inspired by the flowing patterns of wildflowers in desert washes, Bill Horne re-created the look in his Tucson garden.Before planting, he loosened the native soil with a rake, spread seed of African daisy over the g
When they lived in Hawaii, Zelie Myers and her husband, Jack, were used to spending lots of time outdoors with their four kids. So when they moved to Piedmont, California, it was important that their new garden offe
Designing a perfect covered patio
Floating in the pool, dining on the patio, hosting barbecues, and heating smores over the portable firepit: Those are just some of the activities that make up a typical August day in this Los Gatos backyard.Staying
Outdoor living: One busy bench
A few years ago, Cathy Wochner purchased a teak potting bench for her garden in Tempe, Arizona. Ever since she got it, the bench has rarely been idle. Not only does it serve as an active workstation when transplanti
In smoldering shades of orange, yellow, and burgundy, leaves are the first heralds of autumn. To reflect the spectacle, container-design specialist Jean Manocchio filled a trio of pots with plants that have foliage
As the winners in Sunsets contest prove, a garden with a great design presents plants beautifully, extends a home into the outdoors and expresses its owners taste and personality. Our judges selected the best garden
An infinity pool, with its disappearing edge, leads the eye straight to the horizon. Apply the same concept to a lawn, and it frames the vista beyond while directing the eye away from nearer views that may not be as
Don Steinman and Ruth Greenspan enjoy spending time outdoors. We live in a place where the climate is so wonderful much of the year, we wanted to make the backyard an extension of our home, explains Greenspan. Theyr
Stack a bed1. Use a string to outline the beds footprint, then measure and record its dimensions, including the walls proposed height. Take the measurements to a flagstone supplier, who will determine how much you n
When a mentor offered to give landscape designer Jeff Allen a Japanese teahouse that the two had built together, Allen felt hed received a great gift. My grandfather had just passed away, so the teahouse garden beca
Creating a garden bed in your lawn
1. Lay out a hose on the lawn, adjusting it to the outline you want the new bed to have.2. Using a sharp, square-bladed spade, cut through the sod just down to the soil surface, following the hose outline. Work the
To create your own backyard Bali, combine plants that have large, lush leaves with those that pump out bold, bright flowers. Use details ― exotic art and furnishings, misters, tiki lamps, and candles ― to add drama
Design a butterfly-friendly canyon
Basking in the sun out of the wind is a pleasure for many living creatures.The below-grade entrance to this Santa Fe home is an ideal spot for butterflies, says landscape designer Nate Downey, who helped create it.M
In the West, gardens are designed for outdoor living as much as for viewing. Japanese gardens, on the other hand, are more for viewing ― to communicate peace and tranquility. The new Meditation Garden at the Osmosis
Two adjacent gardens form a tapestry of color that flows across property lines here in Breckenridge, Colorado. In the foreground, Pat Steiners colorful garden of hardy annuals and perennials was started almost entir
Scruffy to sensational: A garden retreat
TIME: Less than two yearsCOST: About $5,000You might call this small (35- by 19-foot) outdoor room the yard that gave birth to a gardener.When Alix Olson bought the Encinitas, California, property in 1986, tending p
Ancient obelisks on a South Pacific island? Olmec monoliths in the Mexican jungle? No, just an ingenious solution to a storm-damage problem in Paradise Valley, Arizona.When a large palo verde tree in Madge Kunkels b
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