stephaniegaudreau The mass planting looks like pachysandra, a ground cover.

redbirdsfan01 Agree - Pachysandra

The Shabby Nest This property is in Lake Minnetonka Minnesota. If you click on the green 'more info' link below a photo you can get additional information about that photo.

zahradanaei thanks a lot , i am really fond of Houzz.

Buechel Stone Corp If you do that, use 3/4" minus gravel, put down about 2" and compact with a plate compactor. Go over in several directions until you can't press into the gravel. Repeat again until you get a total of 4" or more of compacted gravel. The important thing is to do it in lifts, not just dumping and spreading because that will result in the base (gravel) settling uneven over time.

Lynda Kilgore oh wow, that sounds great, if it really works. When we had the plumbing problems I had wondered why there wasn't some sort of product like this to discourage root growth in certain ares. It seems like such a product could make a fortune.

Windsor Companies We use dark brown shredded wood mulch.

Windsor Companies It is Bluestone irregular flagstone. In the industry, the term "steppers" refers to stone pieces 8" to 18" in diameter while "flagstone" refers to stone pieces 18" to 40" in diameter. Since this path contains some larger pieces, it is flagstone. Also, there is a difference between "irregular" and "patterned." Irregular is like this in the photo, while patterned refers to stone pieces that have been cut to nominal dimensions and set in various brick patterns (i.e. 12"x12", 12"x24", etc.) Thanks for asking!

Terry Widner Amagsame ~ A couple of things... You did not mention where the house is located which might have some bearing on whether the plant will grow well (With or without river rock). Assuming that you are in an area where Pachy can thrive.... then I suggest one of two things.

First, it might be best to scoop up the majority of the river rock.... and I will bet that there is plastic or landscape fabric beneath.... which would have to be removed before planting the ground cover. IF there is not plastic or other barrier..... and if the soil is loose enough.... it might be possible to plant with the stone in place... although a lot of work with a trowel and probably slower to fill in.... as Pachy takes a little while to get going.

If this river rock bed is in the sun.... forget about it and consider ivy or some other ground cover. The rock combined with the sun would cook the tender plants. Sounds like you have some work to do. Best of luck...

amhall117 I read somewhere that Pachysandra is so hardy it will even grow under pine trees.....

Urban Landscape looks great! thanks

Michelle Randolph What is the grass looking ground cover between the pavers?

amhall117 That looks more like a blue-green to me...I built a home with cedar siding and we stained it a similar color....It was called Canadian Hemlock by Behr....Home Depo paint dept....

Ann Horn Yes, I would love to know the color of the trim as well.

lili217 I love how peaceful this walkway is. The pachysandra lets your eye rest but the white flowers in the back yard draw you in and make you want to follow the path.
What are the white flowers in the back? Roses? Thanks and beautifully done!!

Windsor Companies Thank you! They are Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle')