Rendering by Sam Carter for Carmen Johnston Gardens
Create a charming mailbox garden with this full-sun landscape plan featuring lantana, salvia, abelia, mandevilla, rosemary, and Shasta daisies. Designed for Zones 6–9, this easy-care flower bed adds color, fragrance, and curb appeal to your front yard all season long.
A cozy firepit becomes the heart of the garden as crisp autumn leaves tumble overhead and the glow of the fire warms the cool evening air. This garden plan brings that feeling to life, layering seasonal color, texture, and structure around the firepit to create a welcoming place to gather all season long.
A side yard becomes so much more than a cut-through when thoughtfully planted. Strategically placed fencing and layered evergreen shrubs work together to screen unsightly HVAC units, transforming a purely functional space into a lush, shaded corridor worth lingering in.
A classic trellis wall becomes living art as flowering David Austin roses mingle with clematis vines, weaving coral and aubergine blooms atop a crisp white lattice. Cushions of blush and lavender perennials soften the base, guiding the eye to a serene water feature at center. Calm, fragrant, and refreshingly simple, this courtyard retreat invites morning coffee, quiet reading, and entertaining conversation with friends.
Tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees, this secret garden unfolds as a quiet retreat filled with soft texture and layered greenery. A winding path invites you to wander through a tapestry of ferns, flowering shrubs, and understory trees, each chosen to thrive in dappled light while adding subtle seasonal interest. Thoughtfully placed seating creates a natural pause point, offering a peaceful place to sit, reflect, and enjoy the gentle rhythm of a shaded garden.
A charming pathway winds through drifts of perennial blooms in soft shades of purple, white, and green, leading to a cozy sitting nook for two. Fragrant, long-lasting, and thoughtfully arranged, this garden invites you to slow down and savor the view. It’s a timeless space for quiet mornings with a cup of coffee, sunset chats with friends, or simply enjoying the ever-changing tapestry of blooms down the perennial garden path.
Brighten your backyard with this poolside garden plan featuring lush limelight hydrangeas, pleached trees, and vibrant container flowers. Designed for full sun, it blends structure with tropical color for a resort-style oasis—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying bold summer blooms.
