From a koi habitat in Vietnam to a living roof in San Francisco, the nine nominees for Best Garden champion indoor/outdoor living in innovative ways. Selected from thousands of projects highlighted by Dwell this year, these lush oases have us looking forward to spring.

Take a virtual stroll through the landscapes below, and then vote for your favorite in the 2020 Dwell Design Awards before December 16.

A Koi-Filled Moat Surrounds This Vietnamese House

A Los Angeles Bungalow Opens to a Gorgeous Garden Oasis

An Introspective Brick Home in Mexico City Wraps Around a Jungle-Like Courtyard

A Lush Garden Is the Hidden Heart of This Courtyard House

A Stark White Residence Signals the Renaissance of a Brazilian Fishing Town

An Architect Couple Handcraft a Rustic Haven at the Edge of a Belgian Forest

An Art Studio Is Transformed Into a Lush Garden Home for $24K

Three Generations Live Under One Green Roof in San Francisco

Wild California Meets Manicured Japan in This Family’s Backyard Garden Oasis

Vote for Best Garden in the 2020 Dwell Design Awards.

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