Mountain Walk theme

This backyard has no grass. Instead it has a stream and pond, bark chip path , shrubs as a base with perennials through out. One of my favourite yards

Continuing Care Centre

So often centres are drab. With a little design residences can enjoy summer as they always had

A perennial base

My yard of a few years back. I was influenced strongly by herbal gardening at the time. I used annual pots in the garden to add new colour each year. This yard was 3 years old in this picture

Same yard

One month earlier. Perennials planted by height

Pergola

Pergolas are different from gazebos in that they have an open roof. They are becoming very popular as additions on decks or for sunny areas in backyards

Patio Retreat1

Having a little patio to just get away for a bit is pure luxury

Patio Retreat1a

Scene from the back the colours are primarily yellow tempered with white and spots of pink for contrast

Shade Garden

This garden has a beautiful path, deck and firepit beside the forest. The beds are filled with shade plants like hosta, astilbe and hydrangeas

Sloping Yard1a

In the third year all the plants reach a full maturity that can be breath taking

Sloping Yard1b

Don't forget to add some ornaments to the yard to add interest points