Brick walls and iron fencing add structure to multi-level pool garden.

Two entrances are complemented with new steps, walls, and decking across the front of this Michigan lake home.

Butterfly garden terrace at the Manor House Banquet and Conference Center.

A colorful and low maintenance shade garden as an entry planting.

A swimming pool and spa in trefoil shape nested into a wood-side garden.

A side yard summer garden with arched entrance, Va. Beach.

A variety of foliage colors and textures keep the entrance interesting year round.

Heat and drought tolerant grasses and perennials thrive in this Virginia Beach garden.

Contrasting textures and color in the foliage adds spark to this layered front entry garden.

Seasonal container gardens punctuate the oversized front entry pad.

A tranquil front courtyard garden with urns and a built-in water garden.

Bluestone rear patio with brick seat wells, fireplace & iron fountain.

French country chateau with terraced gardens.

Shady side garden opens to a sunny view of Ohio River.

Springtime: right front main entrance Manor House (Mason Oh).

Rear patio with built in grill, counter top, herb garden & other container gardens.

Fountain garden (Manor House Banquet & Conference Ctr, "America in Bloom" winner).

Two level water garden with crossing bridge to summer house (Manor House, Mason Oh).

Evergreens, grasses, & continuous color give year round interest around heated pool.

Re-routed front walk & gardens on corner lot makes the whole property seem more spacious.

Formal English gardens and wishing well (Manor House, Mason Oh).

Formal two level terrace, built in kitchen garden, & armillary sphere.

Outdoor fireplace "divides" dining and play areas on large wooded lot.

On shaded rear property, light colors draw the background into the viewer's eye.

Free form water garden with oxygenating plants and adjacent patio seating.

The upper terraced planting includes a secondary stone path down to the lower lawn.

Long blooming, mostly midseason perennials add vibrancy to a spa, brick seating/retaining wall and bluestone pavilion overlooking the Ohio River. Where open views from the home were important, slower, lower growing plants were chosen.

Wrought iron fencing, a rooftop bluestone entertainment area, and a beautiful fireplace are complemented with harmonious ceramic urns filled with large tropicals and long blooming annuals especially for hummingbirds, pollinating bees and butterflies, as well as strategic privacy.