Braestone landscaping
Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) Native to most of North America Gardeners, and pollinators, across North America can enjoy Maximilian sunflower’s towering stalks of summer blooms. Maximilian blooms in late summer into fall, during a lull in the blooming season, and provides necessary nectar and pollen for pollinators. It tolerates many soil types, with the exception of heavy, wet clay. Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 42.8 degrees Celsius (zones 2 to 8) Water requirement: Low to moderate Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 3 to 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide When to plant: Spring
Refined Rustic Style This screened-in porch was the No. 1 favorite in the category on Houzz this spring, with people commenting on everything from the floors to the ceiling. Detail worth noting: There’s little variation in the room’s colors and materials, which complements and puts the focus on the natural surroundings.
The rectangular water feature is about 1½ feet deep, with a rock set at one end. “The owners wanted to use the large pebble, which was already in the garden,” Duffy says. “We drilled a hole through it to create a trickle fountain.” A pump underneath propels the water up through the hole in the stone.
he water feature sits between new covered dining and lounge patios. It provides the subtle separation between the two spaces that the homeowners asked for, while creating a focal point in the yard. “This feature is central to the whole design, and the space just feels incredible when you’re in it,” Stevens says.
She sourced a huge slab of Colorado buff sandstone from a quarry in the nearby town of Lyons to create the monolithic water feature. “Then we had a custom steel water weir made that we chiseled into the stone and set,” Stevens says. The team then core-drilled the monolithic stone so they could run the pipe up through it to feed the weir. “The last step was to pour a custom water basin,
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Native to most of North America The frothy lilac-colored flowers of wild bergamot make a showy display from July to September, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. Plants look stunning mixed with meadow grasses, in herb gardens or alongside other pollinator-favorites like milkweed or coneflower. The leaves are fragrant when crushed and can be used in herbal teas. Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 45.6 degrees Celsius (zones 2 to 8) Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 2 to 5 feet tall and 18 to 30 inches wide
Mature size: 2 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wideNew England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) Native to most of North America Native to the prairies, meadows and low valleys of eastern North America, New England aster makes a beautiful addition to late-summer and fall borders. The butterfly-attracting lavender-colored bloom spikes can reach up to 6 feet tall — making for a great plant to grow against a fence or at the back of a garden bed. Plants readily self-seed in moist soil and can spread by underground runners. Cut back after flowering and regularly divide clumps to reduce this. Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 42.8 degrees Celsius (zones 2 to 8) Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full to partial sun
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Native to the eastern and central United States Purple coneflower is another native of North American prairies that has found a home in gardens. These plants bloom nonstop from midsummer into fall, producing a profusion of spiny-centered, purple-petaled flowers. Mix Purple coneflower with other sun-loving perennials and ornamental grasses, or tuck them around the edges of edible gardens. Bees and butterflies love the flowers, and birds benefit from the seeds that follow. Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 40 degrees Celsius (zones 3 to 9) Water requirement: Regular; can handle some drought when established Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 1½ to 3 feet tall, or taller, and 1 to 3 feet wide
Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) Native on both sides of the Rocky Mountains, south to eastern Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Kansas; in Canada, native from British Columbia to Saskatchewan The colorful, daisy-like blooms of prairie native blanketflower may look delicate, but these plants are tough — thriving in baking heat and poor soil. Their easygoing nature and compact size make them great garden plants, and summer-blooming flowers can be cut to add to bouquets. Plant them along garden borders or in hot-colored perennial beds. The flowers attract pollinators and, later, the seed heads provide food for native birds. Where it will grow: Hardy to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 42 degrees Celsius (zones 2 to 7) Water requirement: Moderate to low once established Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: Up to 2½ feet tall and wide
Mulch Generously and Weed Often Adding a thick layer of organic mulch around your plants will help the soil retain moisture and help suppress weeds. “Mulching is super key,” Gliksman says. She also encourages homeowners to not remove all the fallen leaves. “They help condition the soil,” she says. Replenish your mulch throughout the growing season to keep it fresh. Avoid gravel as reflect & holds heat
Hammock. Few things create a relaxing backyard more easily than a hammock. Put at window well beside BBQ, umbrella will shade it too
A glass fence encloses the pool area, blending into the background while functioning as an important safety barrier. “This allows for the family to ensure they’re keeping a safe environment for kids, yet it adds to the aesthetic and elevates the entire space,” Wolfe says.
solid & clear roof
The substantial structure of this pergola from Magleby Construction in Lindon, Utah, creates a defined yet open outdoor lounge. A frosted glass ceiling covers the roof structure, allowing light to come in and maintain an open feel while protecting the area underneath from rain or intense sun.
high top behind chairs
Lots of colour. Hardy to minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 31.7 degrees Celsius (zones 4 to 9) Water requirement: Moderate Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 15 to 25 feet tall and wide
Hardy to minus 25 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 31.7 degrees Celsius (zones 4 to 9) Water requirement: Prefers moist, well-drained soils but can survive in drier conditions Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 20 to 30 feet tall and up to 35 feet wide, but it can be kept smaller with pruning
Houzzers have commented on this glass garage door, but also on its optional screen to keep the bugs away.
use vinyl or laminate vertical for fireplace
add fireplace or oven against glass railing, chairs around the pond
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