Colorful perennials such as 'Summer Beauty' allium, 'Feuerland' achillea, 'Blue Fortune' agastache, and 'Goldsturm' rudbeckia surround the patio space. Westhauser Photography

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard mulch garden path for summer.

Masterfully crafted by a world-renowned textile mill in Italy, the stunning Campagna Toile Bedding Collection is available exclusively from Frontgate. Soft white percale sets the backdrop for a beautiful landscape of blooming trees and shrubbery, with rolling foothills peaking out from the distance. The unique, repeating pattern recalls traditional Toile design, while the charcoal and slate blue palette add a splash of modern style.

Low perennials such as 'Summer Beauty' allium, 'Goldsturm' rudbeckia, 'Blue Fortune' agastache were planted in front of the existing stone column, so as not to block the address marker. Westhauser Photography

Photo © Bruce Damonte

A design for a busy, active family longing for order and a central place for the family to gather. Optimizing a small space with organization and classic elements has them ready to entertain and welcome family and friends. Custom designed by Hartley and Hill Design All materials and furnishings in this space are available through Hartley and Hill Design. www.hartleyandhilldesign.com 888-639-0639 Neil Landino Photography

Kirsten Gordon of Bloom Magic Weddings interprets anemones with a modern twist. "This is paying homage to my little girl lunches with Mommy at Neiman Marcus, where they always had interesting displays, we called it 'the flower museum.'" Blush anemones from Kennicott's - Northbrook IL, sourced from a grower in Canada in June 2019. Scabiosa sourced from Northbrook farmers' market Twin Gardens Farm. Glass vase rectangular with high sides. Sea shell chips from craft store or your travels, in the bottom as "soil" - fill water level half way - 2 inches deep water and 4 inches deep shell chips. Use chopsticks or long 18" wood floral sticks to assist in positioning the blooms. Works best to make a hole for the flower with sticks, place the flower, then remove sticks carefully, so you do not break, shred or crush the stem. Top dress with craft store pearls (or real if you have - these are loose ones from old jewelry) and add more water to just barely fill. Need to check daily for more water. Endless variations, fun with hydrangeas too. (c) Bloom Magic Weddings

Inspiration for a coastal full sun side yard stone garden path in San Luis Obispo.

Geum triflorum or Prairie Smoke native perennial for dry, well drained, full sun sites
This is an example of a transitional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard flower bed for spring.

Lotus flowers, long considered symbols of beauty and virtue bloom big on this beautiful, tufted rug rendered in a subtle, muted palette of pewter and driftwood. Crafted of eco-friendly, hand-spun Bamboo which in addition to being eco-friendly, lends subtle inimitable softness and an elegant shine to this very inviting rug. Company C

GARDEN RETREAT The two-story mahogany curtain wall confirms that the art of craft is alive and well today. The old crape myrtle brightens the new bedrooms with its resplendent blooms and shelters the new garden, which incorporates native plants and rain gardens that capture roof and driveway run-off. Photo: Bob Donnan Photography

This cottage garden and perennial border needed to survive in an area with a heavy deer population. The client preferred a minimal electric fencing to a total enclosure so as to admire the successive blooms from her kitchen window. The hillside was terraced with low retaining walls of local stone and antique urns held seasonal accent plants. Most of the plants were deer resistant. Design, execution and photo - Susan Irving

soft pink sweet peas climb alongside deep purple larkspur, their vivid hues creating a symphony of color. The delicate tendrils and fluttering petals of the sweet peas evoke a sense of playful elegance, while the structured spikes of the larkspur offer bold contrast. Trace Robinson’s thoughtful layering ensures that each bloom enhances its neighbor, blending seamlessly into the garden’s natural rhythm. This romantic composition speaks to the heart of Trace's design philosophy: cultivating gardens that inspire and delight, with blooms that transition effortlessly from the outdoor landscape into vibrant, home-crafted floral arrangements.

GARDEN RETREAT The two-story mahogany curtain wall confirms that the art of craft is alive and well today. The old crape myrtle brightens the new bedrooms with its resplendent blooms and shelters the new garden, which incorporates native plants and rain gardens that capture roof and driveway run-off. Bob Donnan Photography

Sama Jim Canzian
Example of a mid-sized trendy brown three-story wood house exterior design in Vancouver with a shed roof

Four giant, pink rose blooms from Nearly Natural bring out purple and cream hues in colorful family room spaces. Made from the highest quality floral materials, each Nearly Natural floral arrangement is hand crafted to embody real plants and flowers with intertwined twigs and leaves, natural finishes and varying hues of bold color.

A contemporary, multi-level outdoor space with a raised grill/outdoor kitchen area and a step down to dining and lounge area is created out of traditional New England materials set within the rear yard’s vast ever-blooming, seasonal landscape beds. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

Large granite field stone boulders mirroring New England farm walls are planted with a mixture of ever-blooming perennials and native ornamental grasses, surrounding the raised patio. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard mulch garden path for summer.