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Charming Wine Country Yard With Raised Gardens and Idyllic Pool

From: Christian Douglas Design

This gourmet paradise features a dramatic trellised entrance that leads along meditative walkways past water features, seating nooks and gathering spaces to a spectacular spa-influenced garden and a pool deck beside an open-air pergola and a fire pit.

Pool and Lemon Tree

Photo: Adam Potts. From: Christian Douglas Design

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Backyard With Pool and Lemon Tree

How does this backyard garden grow? With citrus, vegetables (in fun raised boxes) and beautiful white blooms.

Backyard and Cafe Table

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Backyard and White Cafe Table

Gather round this backyard's charming cafe table and slip into another world. Green, growing vines and trees make the outdoor space feel like a secret garden with a sparkling pool at the very center.

Sitting Area With Lanterns

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Outdoor Sitting Area With Lanterns

This home in the heart of wine country draws landscaping inspiration from its location. Lush vines envelop the simple wood pergola; underneath, a seating arrangement cozies up to a fire pit.

Backyard With Wood Planter Box

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Backyard With Wood Planter Boxes

This backyard is part farm, part spa, part gorgeous garden. Raised planter boxes grow a variety of fruits and veggies. The heart of the space is a beautiful pool. Smaller, gravel-covered spaces around the pool are intimate spots for dining or gathering.

Raised Vegetable Garden

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Backyard With Raised Vegetable Garden

The large backyard very carefully carves out unique areas. This corner is dedicated to an edible garden grown in charming raised beds.

Raised Vegetable Gardens

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Raised Wood Vegetable Gardens

One corner of the backyard is given over to raised garden beds where a myriad of fruits, veggies and herbs grow. Thin spires of trees add whimsical scale along the back fence.

Side Garden With Raised Boxes

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Side Garden With Raised Planters

Transition from the front to the back of the house via this adorable side garden. Wooden trellises help mark out the path. Raised wood boxes add dimension along the edge of the gravel.

Brick Patio and Dining Table

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Brick Patio With Dining Table

Delightful gardens surround this rustic brick patio on all sides, an entrancing setting for al fresco meals.

Garden and Stone Fountain

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Garden With Gray Stone Fountain

Bricks carve out a delicate pattern in the gravel walkway. Take a stroll and enjoy the peace and beauty of this backyard's rambling gardens and surprise fountains.

Outdoor Stone Fountain

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Fountain & Bench

This gorgeous stone fountain features a bench nearby that allows homeowners to sit and enjoy the soothing water sounds.

Bench in Garden

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Meditation Lawn

Faux Bois cushioned bench sits on small, soft patch of lawn, providing the perfect spot for enjoying a morning sunrise and meditation. A brick and gravel woven path leads the eye to this beautiful focal point.

Wood and Wire Trellis

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Wood Trellis and Wire Fence

At the entry of this home, a wood and wire trellis has understated elegance. Pass underneath to explore the amazing gardens.

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