We have toured some stunning landscapes here at Houzz over the past few years. From a garden on a Greek island to a bocce ball court overlooking the Pacific Ocean, from a small front yard in the Hollywood Hills to a grand estate in the Berkshires, all of these landscapes wow. Each has a special relationship to the home, the property and the greater context. Get ideas for planting season from six special properties. Carolyn Chadwick This stunning Greek garden on the island of Paros was designed to look as if it had always been there. Carolyn Chadwick Purple, blue, pink and white flowers, including the tall African lily and pink society garlic are spread between the house and the ocean edge of the property. Carolyn Chadwick There's nothing like saving the best for last; here is the view from the house across the gardens to the Aegean Sea.

See the rest of this landscape At Edith Wharton's former home, The Mount, there are many different moods created by the landscapes. The closer they are to the house, the more formal they are. A stone staircase surrounded by ferns takes visitors from the wooded entry to the more formal gardens. A long axis lined in linden trees connects the two formal gardens. The secret garden has a more rustic aesthetic than its counterpart. It's sunken, uses boulders and keeps a white and green color palette.

See more of The Mount's landscape | Tour inside The Mount Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture This breathtaking property on California's central coast takes full advantage of views of Morrow Bay. It straddles the line between manicured and untamed, with native plants and careful color selection connecting built pieces to the unbuilt landscape. Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture A system of meandering paths connects the house to the estuary literally and figuratively (in its colors and sinuousness), and the design provides spots to sit in solitude and enjoy the view. Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture Boulders mimic the shapes of the mountains in the distance.

See the rest of this landscape COCOCOZY Blogger and home accessories designer Cococozy has added lots of square feet to her living space by creating many areas to relax, do yoga, dine, visit, blog, read and nap in the front yard of her Hollywood Hills cottage. COCOCOZY Thick cushions, colorful throw pillows and a sophisticated rug bring indoor design comfort out to the deck. COCOCOZY A large dining table is a favorite spot for friends to gather on warm nights.

See the rest of this cozy front yard Feldman Architecture, Inc. These two cabins were designed to work with the slope of a wooded Mill Valley, California, site. Feldman Architecture, Inc. The two studios, built in lieu of an attached addition onto the main house, tread lightly on the land, with a rooftop providing the space to garden.

Learn more about rooftop gardens and green roofs Feldman Architecture, Inc. The experience of traveling from the main house to either cabin was carefully considered; factors included slopes, materials, width and places to stop and enjoy the view.

See more of these cabins, including some peeks inside Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture This home sits atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Aptos, California. A beautifully planned entry court provides a peek at the ocean through the front door. Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture As you round the corner, you see the bocce ball court in the foreground and the ocean beyond. There is also an outdoor kitchen that includes a pizza oven. Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture This large, troughlike fountain provides a visual boundary at the edge of the cliff.

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