The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.

Barbara Ries

Pam August

arbor, palm tree, stepping stones, flower, shrub, lawn, pathway, path, creeping plant, gate, white gate

West Los Angeles

The star at the center of this veggie garden is the perfect place for the dwarf lemon tree. The six pointed star (just like the Great Seal of the United States) is ideal for the strawberries to cascade over the edges. The star is 6' with 3' clearance around the star so the space is wide enough to comfortably access the veggie beds from all sides. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton

Lillie Thompson

Mechanical pergola louvers, heaters, fire table and custom bar make this a 4-season destination. Photography: Van Inwegen Digital Arts.

The perfect green oasis for a small courtyard garden with an artificial lawn surrounded by powder coated planters, a bespoke wooden console & storage/seating bench, retro white soft furnishings & overhead festoon lighting; all amongst the evergreen planting & green wall. Photo Copyright Helen Fickling