Rose Garden

Roses brighten a front yard with bursts of yellow and pink. Posted by RMSer SpackleMuddPalin

Garden Stream

Garden Design © Dorling Kindersley Limited

A garden stream will attract wildlife to the yard.

Outdoor Daybed

A bed in the yard takes sleeping outdoors to a new level.

Simple yet Elegant Pool

Boxwoods anchor the base of the rear porch columns and the repeated use of the 2x2 thermal bluestone pavers set with lawn joints form a grid-like pattern. Tip: Having lawn on all sides of the pool and spa helps make the space feel more expansive.

Rowboat Container

Simple Steps to Success: Containers for Patios © Dorling Kindersley Limited

An old rowboat makes a terrific container for a boatload of flowers.

Asian Water Garden

This garden takes advantage of the natural landscape of Yachats, Oregon, combining it with the simplicity and tranquility of Asian garden design to create a living courtyard surrounded by the residence. Photo by David Papazian.

Garden Outbuilding

Garden Design © Dorling Kindersley Limited

Good garden design can incorporate useful outbuildings such as greenhouses.

Lawn Flower Border

Simple Steps to Success: Lawns and Groundcover © Dorling Kindersley Limited

A lawn shaped by a natural stone retaining wall is surrounded by a ring of colorful plants, including hydrangeas, coneflowers and shasta daisies.

Elegant Stone Pathway

An unused back slope is converted into usable space thanks to natural looking winding flagstone stairs and boulder planters.

Decorative Canes

Garden Design © Dorling Kindersley Limited

Pyramids of decorative canes add vertical interest to this garden.

Garden Path

DK - Simple Steps to Success: Family Garden © Dorling Kindersley Limited

Pink and purple flowers and green foliage make a striking color combination along this garden path.

Blue Backyard Wall

A bright blue wall gives a pop of color to this backyard and provides built-in seating.

Latticed Outdoor Living

Adding a decorative lattice fence accent not only establishes an elegant backdrop, but also brings the space together with form and structure. A white scalloped lattice fence with a keyhole gracefully stands in front of feathery evergreens, giving the space definition and creating a focal point Tip: White was chosen for this setting because it provides a striking contrast to the dark evergreen vegetation, enhancing the visual appeal. Additionally, the same material was repeated for an arched arbor gate that invites you into the space.

Garden Bridge

Two garden ponds are connected by a wooden bridge. Posted by RMSer Tdnuss

Cottage-Style Garden

DK - Garden Design © Dorling Kindersley Limited

Traditional design adds to the relaxed atmosphere of a cottage-style garden.

Down the Garden Path

DK - Garden Design © 2009 Dorling Kindersley Limited

Instead of fence rails, use rope for a relaxed, welcoming garden entrance.

Lounge Poolside

Elegant vessels filled with cascading foliage and fragrant blooms enhance the character of the poolside area. By blending a tapestry of complementary and contrasting color and texture, a unique and beautiful design element is be added to the poolscape.

Garden Walkway

A herringbone garden pathway leads to a dining area, a garden table and lush plantings.

Entryway Garden

Dark red plum trees and fiery red Japanese maples contrast with lavender in this entry garden.

Rock Wall

A rock wall gives traditional structure to a garden featuring masses of sun-loving florals.