Tamara Alvarez
Design ideas for a small tropical partial sun side yard landscaping in Miami with decking.

The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park

Patio - transitional backyard concrete patio idea in Denver with no cover

Front landscape installation with stone border and walkway
Design ideas for a full sun front yard landscaping in Houston.

Pamela Crawford designed this garden when she was testing plants for the side-planting container system she designed for kinsmangarden.com. Baskets on border column kits line the front walk. Hanging baskets and window boxes accent the front porch. These planters are amazingly easy to plant. Check out Pamela's videos at pamela-crawford.com/containergardening. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a large modern full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Chicago.

A colorful border. We choose plants that work well throughout the seasons so your landscape always looks its colorful best.
Photo of a transitional full sun front yard landscaping in Dallas for summer.

Here you can see the diversity of plantings along the retaining walls- Artemisia, Sedum, Junipers, Shrub Roses and a variety of annuals.
This is an example of a small rustic full sun and drought-tolerant backyard stone retaining wall landscape in Detroit for summer.

Artificial Turf At the center of the landscape is a vibrant green area covered with high-quality artificial turf. The turf is meticulously installed to ensure a seamless and natural look, providing a low-maintenance, year-round green space. The artificial turf is bordered by concrete to maintain a clean and defined edge, preventing the turf from fraying and maintaining the overall neat appearance. Natural Planter Adjacent to the artificial turf is a beautifully designed natural planter. This planter is filled with a variety of thriving plants, including colorful flowers, ornamental grasses, and small shrubs. The planter is constructed from concrete, matching the style of the surrounding hardscaping. It has a slightly elevated design, which helps in highlighting the plants and provides an interesting visual contrast to the flat turf. Concrete Patios On one side of the turf, there is a spacious concrete patio. The patio is designed with a smooth, polished finish, offering a modern and elegant look. It's an ideal area for outdoor furniture, making it perfect for dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. The concrete patio is connected to the house by a series of stepping stones that blend into the landscape seamlessly. Sidewalks Concrete sidewalks meander through the landscape, connecting different areas and providing a clear path for navigation. These sidewalks have a brushed finish, adding a subtle texture that enhances both safety and aesthetics. They are bordered by lush greenery and flower beds, which soften the hard edges of the concrete and create a balanced look. Concrete Border Surrounding the entire landscape is a concrete border that ties the various elements together. This border is slightly raised, providing a clear demarcation between different areas, such as the artificial turf, natural planter, and the surrounding greenery. The border also helps in containing soil and mulch within the planter areas, maintaining a clean and organized appearance.

Artificial Turf At the center of the landscape is a vibrant green area covered with high-quality artificial turf. The turf is meticulously installed to ensure a seamless and natural look, providing a low-maintenance, year-round green space. The artificial turf is bordered by concrete to maintain a clean and defined edge, preventing the turf from fraying and maintaining the overall neat appearance. Natural Planter Adjacent to the artificial turf is a beautifully designed natural planter. This planter is filled with a variety of thriving plants, including colorful flowers, ornamental grasses, and small shrubs. The planter is constructed from concrete, matching the style of the surrounding hardscaping. It has a slightly elevated design, which helps in highlighting the plants and provides an interesting visual contrast to the flat turf. Concrete Patios On one side of the turf, there is a spacious concrete patio. The patio is designed with a smooth, polished finish, offering a modern and elegant look. It's an ideal area for outdoor furniture, making it perfect for dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. The concrete patio is connected to the house by a series of stepping stones that blend into the landscape seamlessly. Sidewalks Concrete sidewalks meander through the landscape, connecting different areas and providing a clear path for navigation. These sidewalks have a brushed finish, adding a subtle texture that enhances both safety and aesthetics. They are bordered by lush greenery and flower beds, which soften the hard edges of the concrete and create a balanced look. Concrete Border Surrounding the entire landscape is a concrete border that ties the various elements together. This border is slightly raised, providing a clear demarcation between different areas, such as the artificial turf, natural planter, and the surrounding greenery. The border also helps in containing soil and mulch within the planter areas, maintaining a clean and organized appearance.

Kim Grant, Architect; Paul Schatz, Interior Designer, Interior Design Imports Gail Owens, Photographer
Mid-sized tuscan backyard brick patio photo in San Diego with a roof extension

Photo of a huge contemporary front yard concrete paver driveway in New York.

Lovely, clean-lined landscape by Pamela Crawford featuring lots of crotons, containers, Mexican beach pebbles, and landscape color. See over 2000 photos of Pamela's work at pamela-crawford.com.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard concrete paver driveway in Houston.

Photo of a large traditional shade backyard stone garden path in New York.

Multi-slide doors seamlessly blur the transition from the inside to the outside.
Hot tub - contemporary backyard tile and custom-shaped lap hot tub idea in Phoenix

This is an example of a mid-sized rustic front yard brick garden path in Wilmington.

Solow Design Group
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun side yard brick landscaping in Charlotte.

The walkway to the front door is highlighted by bluestone paving.
Design ideas for a large contemporary front yard stone garden path in San Francisco.