are they crepe myrtle? or amelanchier?

They look like Crepe Myrtle.

What are the square stone pavers edging the lawn? Thank you!

we are going to use this layout in our courtyard...a chess set where the grass is in the middle.... and instead of trees we will have large urns with topiary :) CANT WAIT! and off to the left will be large steps leading down a walk way which goes to our big side lawn! :)

Sounds Awesome! The stone pavers edge the lawn are 4" x 4" x 4" granite cubes. Thanks and good luck!!

Thanks for the response!

we are yet to decide whether to do pavers or stones around the outside..? What are your thoughts? - the chess set will already be paved.. stones look good but can be messy? :) Thanks. - also... what type of hedge have they used around the outside? :):)

This is really beautiful.

The hedges are Densiformis Yew

What technique is used to train the crape myrtles to grow so upright?

Not committing “crape murder.” FMI— Review the Southern Living articles.

How has the edge been defined between the mulch bed and gravel?