A newly built Clarksville, MD, residence has gorgeous outdoor features just waiting to be highlighted by the right landscape.

The master plan for an Arlington, VA, residence, which includes a driveway and entry redesign, outdoor kitchen, deck, pergola and a waterfall spa. Budget: $500,000.

A steep grade, salty environment and heavy deer pressure made this a challenging landscape.

Designed by: Neil B. Brunetti, Hoffman Landscapes Inc., Wilton, Conn.

The Residence at Caves Valley, designed by Bob Jackson Landscape, Owens Mill, Md.

Designed by David Sonka, Bever Landscaping, Lino Lakes, Minn.

The owners' objectives about the redevelopment of the outdoor spaces of their Highland Park, IL, home were clear, but they were also open to a wide range of ideas that would help create a more classic and refined outdoor living space.

This property features a simple, formal planting design in the front and a private courtyard in the back -- one that ties into the den, master bedroom, foyer, dining room and living room.

This yard renovation in Columbus, Ohio, kept a focus on family life and outdoor entertaining.