With Winter's end in near sight, it's time to start springing into those backyard landscaping projects for summer. We've scoured the web to find some of our favorite backyard inspiration for all you homeowners ready to kick things up a notch to make your house a home.

1. Falling Waters Landscapes' proof that they can create perfection.

Based out of Encinitas, California, Falling Waters Landscapes built this modern backyard to drool over. Browse more of their work on their homepage .

2. The Tropical Oasis by Landscape Images Ltd.

For when you need your moments of zen... Landscape Images Ltd. can create the garden for it. Browse more of their projects on their homepage .



3. This multi-level chill zone that makes you want to stay outside forever.

This contemporary backyard in San Francisco is the combination of landscape design firm Terremoto and YAMAMAR Design Architects with photography by Bruce Damonte . See the design of the full home at The Contemporist .

4. The Outdoor Movie Theater by The Horticult

On their website , Chantal Aida Gordon and Ryan Benoit show you how they built this themselves.

5. The Winner for Coziest Outdoor Space by Designer Jamie Durie

Hello from the other side... this backyard was designed by Australian designer Jamie Durie also operating in Los Angeles. Browse more of his projects on his homepage .