HGTV Green Home 2009

The HGTV Green Home team reveals stories behind the home and landscape design.

Learn more about the green features and eco-friendly aspects of the HGTV Green Home 2009 at HGTV.com.

Overlooking the picturesque neighborhood of Tradition, this pretty-as-a-picture outdoor space is ideal for entertaining, nature watching or star gazing.

Fashioned to resemble the main house, the garage offers storage and space to park two full-size vehicles.

Saving space, increasing yields and conserving water were at the top of the list when planning the backyard gardening space.

An extension of the casual dining area, this outdoor room invites guests to relax and linger over morning coffee or after-dinner drinks.

A hardworking laundry space, complete with Energy Star-rated appliances, serves as a family communication center.

Bordered by sabal palms and a natural fence of drought-tolerant plantings, the backyard offers a private getaway spot.

A bright red and green color scheme and subtle seashell theme create an island-style home-away-from-home for visiting friends and family.