This weekend is a great time for a walk through the garden to see what has made an appearance so far. (Photo by RStarovich)
Design ideas for a traditional shade stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

Green Patio Landscape Design is a landscape design company owned and operated by Lynn Saunders in Los Altos, CA. Specializing in creating beautiful, sustainable and functional gardens, Lynn will provide hands-on attention to your project, from preliminary design through construction.

Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in New York

A modern West Coast landscape in Vancouver blending clean architectural lines with lush, layered planting. Large-format paving, natural stone, sculptural boulders, integrated lighting, a subtle water feature, and contemporary outdoor seating create a calm, highly functional garden that feels both refined and connected to nature. The design draws on Scandinavian and Pacific Northwest influences, balancing minimalist hardscape with soft, textural planting for year-round interest.

Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Phoenix

Detail of push close doors on bespoke media unit.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern carpeted and beige floor living room remodel in Gloucestershire

Photo of a modern landscaping in Orange County.

Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Tampa

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Elegant home design photo in Toronto

Example of a mid-sized classic formal and open concept concrete floor living room design in Chicago with white walls

Elegant home design photo in Minneapolis

If you want a life instead of lawn, California native Dune Sedge is a great turf grass alternative. It can handle foot and pet traffic and has a pleasing true green color. It can be mowed for a lawn-like look. We tend to like it as a wave-filled meadow. In September those waves fill with these charming seed heads.