One feature of particular interest is a highly polished, stainless steel obelisk reminiscent of a Victorian gazing ball is placed along an inviting path of stepping stones.

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in New York.

Design: Debby Ruskin, Ruskin Gardens Co. Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Paver drive with granite curb
Photo of a large mediterranean full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Chicago for summer.

Relaxing small patio to enjoy barbecue and the green yard
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Phoenix.

©Melissa Clark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in DC Metro for summer.

A mix of dwarf evergreen and flowering shrubs line the front of the house. A combination of spruce trees and arborvitae create privacy along the side yard. Mike Crews Photography

Valders Rustic Pavers and brick to coordinate with the home were chosen for the circular portion of the patio. The balance was done in concrete for budget reasons. Westhauser Photography

California Spanish Colonial motor court entry and gated driveway with sport court was designed in 2007. We pay meticulous attention to details during construction. The main courtyard entry allows guests to be let off at the front door and the cars valeted for parties. The grass insets soften and warm the homes grand entrance. American Gas lamps adorn the columns and front entry. The paving is natural cobble banding with Santa Barbara stone curbing. The motor court pads and driveway are sand finished colored concrete. The grand staircase to the main front door is cut limestone paving. Mature Olive trees frame the entrance and a two sided weeping wall water feature adds a focal point from inside the courtyard, as well as, from the street view. Two full grown California Live Oaks were craned in to frame each corner of the house. The main driveway to the garages has double Custom Wood gates with a side pedestrian entrance, all connected to the security system and cameras. The safe gated driveway also doubles as a bike/trike area for the children and is adjacent to the half-court Sport Court and in-ground trampoline for family fun. Photos by: Ken Palmer

The homeowner creates stunning annual displays each year in the copper bowls atop the stone seat walls. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard stone landscaping in Milwaukee.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Columbus.

Design by The Brickman Group, Ltd. All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a mid-sized traditional courtyard brick water fountain landscape in Chicago with a pergola.

Privacy screening for a property atop a hill on a small plot of land.
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard landscaping in New York.

The shade garden demonstrates the importance of mixing foliage size and shape since the predominant color is green. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and shade front yard landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Plantings at front of the house. Photo by Pete Cadieux
This is an example of a traditional full sun front yard landscaping in Boston.

Jennifer Cheung
Photo of a large mediterranean full sun front yard gravel driveway in Los Angeles.

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This is an example of a small modern full sun backyard landscaping in Toronto with decking and a fire pit.

An example of clean, low maintenance design.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard concrete paver formal garden in Toronto.