Have you ever looked for inspiration on how to enhance your outdoor spaces or simply looked at pictures of outdoor spaces to celebrate the integration of nature into everyday life? Look no further because a good collection of these images, Awesome Landscaping, can be found on the Facebook page Art & Landscape Design, an account that regularly shares diverse and engaging content related to the art of landscape design.
It is always interesting to see how a mix of natural elements and human creativity work together harmoniously to create fascinating outdoor spaces. Most of these images only convey one impression when you look at them: calm. Aside from that, these photos are a great source of inspiration for professional designers, garden enthusiasts, and homeowners alike, offering endless ideas for transforming ordinary spaces into something more interesting. (H/T)
01. Green as an important design and shading element in Spain
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02. Copenhagen, Denmark
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03. Stairway To Heaven – Portland Japanese Garden
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Emma, a garden blogger and expert who helps busy people transform suburbs into homesteads, spoke to us and answered some of our questions. For those of you who don't know, Emma focuses primarily on individuals, teaching them how to grow organic fruits, herbs, and vegetables in their backyards without requiring acres of land or spending hours in the garden.
04. Island of Ischia
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05. Like a little paradise
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When asked about creating a tranquil outdoor space, Emma suggested “considering these key elements:
- Balance: Mix plant types, textures and colors.
- Focal points: Add eye-catching elements such as water features or sculptures.
- Movement: Running water or swaying plants create a lively atmosphere.
- Accessibility: Make it inviting with clear paths and seating areas.”
06. Amalfi Coast, Italy
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07. Japanese landscape
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The blogger also shared her favorite projects, including an urban rooftop garden full of native plants, seating, a small water feature, and a residential garden with winding paths, bridges, and hidden places to explore. She integrates biodynamic gardening and permaculture principles to help people grow food in their gardens.
08. Backyard swimming pool in Sheffield, Massachusetts
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09. Château de Sannes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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With over 15 years of gardening experience in various climates and soil types, Emma holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. Together with more than 4,000 other gardeners and homeowners, she enjoys experimenting in her garden. She contributed to the Mother Earth News Organic Gardening blog and is obsessed with composting.
10. Incredible beauty
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11. Hiding House in Shanghai, by Wutopia Lab
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She also shared with us that in addition to writing on her blog, recording podcasts, and working, you can also find her cuddling with her dogs, sewing, knitting, and crocheting, and watching Supernatural.
Emma's mission is to show people how they can make a home in the suburbs and grow more organic food with less work, even if they have a busy work schedule during the week.
12. Spello, Umbria, Italy
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13. Fantastic landscaping with bougainvillea
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14. Hoshinoya Karuizawa Hotel in Japan
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15. Sicily, Italy
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16. Palazzo Massanini, Italy
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17. A classic trend that never goes out of style: the checkerboard floor.
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18. Japanese landscape
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19. The beautiful corridors of Greece
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20. Hungarian Hobbit Village
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21. Covered outdoor area
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22. Landscape with pebble path
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23. Kyoto, Japan
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24. Pergola Design, Italy
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25. Gorgeous pool decks
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26. The iconic Falling Water House
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27. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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28. Asian-inspired gardens
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29. Beautiful pool details
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30. This is a really nice terrace, green and beautiful
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31. I love the stairs with green handrails
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32. Asian-inspired gardens
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33. Flower garden in Belgium
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34. Awesome Swimming Pool Pond Landscaping
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35. Luxury Lodge, South Africa | Abigail Ahern
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36. Cute garden entrance
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37. Awesome Garden Landscaping, Germany
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38. Relaxing outdoor living space
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39. Brooklyn, New York
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40. A romantic place to get together!
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41. France
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42. Super great backyard, amazing landscaping
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43. Nature in the buildings
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44. Nice outdoor seating
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45. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
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46. Las Vegas, Nevada
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47. Piedmont, Italy
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48. Beautiful backyard
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49. Queensland, Australia
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50. Sonoma, California
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