Last spring, seven landscape professionals gathered at Sunset's headquarters to select the very best examples of Western garden design from nearly 200 entries.
They looked for excellence in five categories: renovation, outdoor living, regional, small space, and details (watch for that category in a future issue).
No matter where in the West you live, the 15 winning landscapes offer a host of ideas to inspire your own garden's design.
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| Steven Gunther |
| Jewel-box terrace |
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RENOVATION
Gracious approach
Poolside enclave OUTDOOR LIVING
All in the family
Jewel-box terrace
Modern miracle
REGIONAL
Desert oasis
Natural wonder
Scenic restoration
SMALL SPACE
Stylish courtyard
Tranquil enclosure
Urban sanctuary
Other winners (No photos available)
Renovation
Zen escape — DESIGN: Allworth Nussbaum, Seattle (www.allworthnussbaum.com or 206/623-7396)
Regional
Mountain retreat — DESIGN: Mark Hershberger, Bruce Greig, and Greg Stewart, Hershberger Design, Jackson, WY (307/ 739-1001) in conjunction with Design Workshop, Denver, CO (303/623-5186)
SMALL SPACE
Designed for play — DESIGN: Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture, San Francisco (www.acochran.com or 415/503-0060); willow structures by the Willow Farm (www.thewillowfarm.com or 866/254-3521)
Rooftop living — DESIGN: Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture, San Francisco (www.acochran.com or 415/503-0060)
