Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun hillside stone garden path in Other for spring.

Webster, MA lake house. - Complete lakeside landscape renovation using boulders and ornamental grass plantings, New England fieldstone wall, granite steps, bluestone pathway and fire pit. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2008 Brian Hill

Close up view of rugged stone slab steps that are fitted gracefully into the stone veneered wall and lead down to the lowest terrace that looks out over the river gorge below. These steps are carfeully integrated with the boulders to give the effect of these being carved right out of the natural bedrock. They look rugged but they are smooth even surfaces, set at an easy, walking cadence so going from the top to the bottom of the whole terrace system is a very easy and comfortable barefoot stroll. Photos Jane Luce

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is an evergreen, low growing ground cover that is extremely low maintenance. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions from sunny to part shady and with very dry to normal soil. This photo was taken just a few months after installation of one-gallon size plants. The fast growth and explosion of spring color is due to providing optimum conditions. We prepared the soil in the area 6" deep rather than planting in hard compacted clay. The client was amazed and delighted that we could turn this problem area into the envy of the neighborhood in just a few months. With another years growth, this ground cover will be a solid beautiful mass of drifting spring color. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional full sun hillside gravel waterfall in Los Angeles.

Designed as a year round landscape feature , we reconstructed an existing berm. Scope of work included tree removal, stump grinding, land forming and contouring. We repurposed existing plant material and added native gravel and river rock for mulch. The intent was to create a pleasing landscape to be viewed 12 months a year from the breakfast nook. A combination of green, gold and blue evergreens act as a foundation and backdrop. The gradual slope /elevation and positioning of the low to mid size shrubs are representative of the foothills with the pyramidal peaks of the Colorado blue spruce as the mountain peaks. The variety of flowering perennials and groun covers add color and interest for spring through fall. The natural stone, boulders and evergreens supply winter interest consistantly throughout the season with special appeal in snow.

Gravel pathway using BEGA's Home and Garden Collection bollards.
This is an example of a large southwestern partial sun hillside gravel garden path in Santa Barbara for summer.

The juxtaposition of the sharp granite steps with round boulders and soft plantings was intentional.
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Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. The plant medley includes Sea Lavender, Blue Oat Grass, Bulbine - Snake plant, Parrot's Beak and others. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

Landscape ties created a place to plant and retained the hillside so that we could carve out the deck below. A mixture of California native and California friendly plants thrive on the hillside.

Ornamental Grasses soften the rockery and billow in the summer breeze.
Design ideas for a rustic full sun hillside landscaping in New York for summer.

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Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun hillside stone retaining wall landscape in DC Metro for summer.

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Photo of a contemporary hillside retaining wall landscape in Baltimore.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun hillside brick retaining wall landscape in Indianapolis for summer.

The client had planned on a patio but had no way to get to it! A steep slope was converted to an impressive stairway to access the walkway and patio we installed. We also handpicked and installed boulders to retain the earth on the hill, provide planting areas, and add visual interest.

The stones steps are local stone placed in such a way to make the climb and descent comfortable to traverse. Often natural stone steps have varying sized risers and treads that make their use difficult. We strive to make it not only beautiful but functional.

Design ideas for a large rustic partial sun hillside stone landscaping in Denver for summer.

Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur

A closer look at this stone stair constructed with Tennessee Crab Orchard Flagstone slabs. Thick slabs were snap cut and carefully arranged to create this attractive walk to the water.