The simplicity of this landscape performs the main task of setting the house in the landscape. It doesn't compete with the architecture or stand out in its own right, but the two together make a complete picture.The design creates a vista back toward the house at the end of the stepped path as well as creates pastoral views out from the main house.
Aerate your lawn too. If you haven't aerated your lawn in a couple of years, now is the time. Lawns get compacted by foot traffic, pets and children playing, making the soil hard. Grass roots have a difficult time growing in compacted soil, and aeration is a way to loosen it up. Rent an aerator from your local home improvement store and always follow the manufacturer's guidelines when operating the machinery. Top-dress the lawn with 1/2 inch of compost afterward and water in well for a healthy lawn.
indiviual stone pieces with excellent pattern ...note this walkway is ok with a "traditional " house disregard the blue retining walls that they used because of terraced lawn