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.

Contrasting foliage colors add spark to a layered foundation planting.

A new front entry walk and 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.

Side yard of shade tolerant perennials & vines.

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.