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Sprawling Bay Area Backyard is a True Oasis

From: Zeterre Landscape Architecture

There’s something for everyone out back at this sprawling northern California family estate. A brick-studded flagstone pathways guides guests, feathery ornamental grasses and trees, a magnificent pool and patio, a secluded outdoor dining room and gazebo and a chic covered patio that functions as party central.

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Photo: Christopher Stark. From: Zeterre Landscape Architecture.

Ranch House and Backyard

Designers used natural materials like grass, gravel and wood chips to create a textural quilt out of the grounds.

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Photo: Christopher Stark. From: Zeterre Landscape Architecture.

Front Yard With Grass and Red Tree

In front of the house, a huge sweep of lawn gives way to golden grasses and trees. As seasons change, so do the trees' leaves into a beautiful range of red, orange and green.

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Photo: Christopher Stark. From: Zeterre Landscape Architecture.

Garden With Sunlit Grasses

At certain times of day in this breathtaking garden, sunlight makes the grasses and trees glow.

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Photo: Christopher Stark. From: Zeterre Landscape Architecture.

Patio and Pool With Raised Brick Garden

A raised garden bed is a fun way to draw a subtle line between the patio and swimming pool.