Photo of a transitional full sun and drought-tolerant front yard stone garden path in San Diego.

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia with a fire pit for spring.

Design ideas for a traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Boston.

Design ideas for a coastal full sun stone garden path in Santa Barbara.

William Maccollum, Art Grey Photography
Photo of a huge contemporary full sun hillside retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles.

Concrete stepping stones meander their way thought a private, densely planted garden area. Accents like a wooden bridge over the dry creek bed, a seating bench, and container planting bring this area to life.

Photo of a small tropical partial sun backyard landscaping in Hawaii.

This is an example of a modern partial sun concrete paver garden path in San Diego.

Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer. Less than a year old the planting was installed last October 2019 and now in August, it looks like it has always been there.

This is an example of a traditional full sun landscaping in Boston with a pergola.

Photo of a tropical full sun driveway in Hawaii.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun courtyard stone garden path in Dallas for summer.

Newton, MA landscape renovation with bluestone patio, seat walls, privacy fence and planting garden. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2015 Brian Hill

David Heald
Photo of a farmhouse full sun vegetable garden landscape in New York.

Photography by Raul Garcia Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This urban infill project juxtaposes a tall, slender curved circulation space against a rectangular living space. The tall curved metal wall was a result of bulk plane restrictions and the need to provide privacy from the public decks of the adjacent three story triplex. This element becomes the focus of the residence both visually and experientially. It acts as sun catcher that brings light down through the house from morning until early afternoon. At night it becomes a glowing, welcoming sail for visitors.

PA Landscape Group INC Project Entry: Mountainside Living 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Hardscaping-Residential $120,000&over Award Level: Silver Photo Description: This residence sits on a mountain side, sloping wooded property. Water was an issue flowing down the mountain, so many rocked swales divert the flow. The area which we are presenting is the rear of the house that will be used to entertain family and friends, a place to unwind in the evenings and weekends. We designed the outdoor areas to meet the needs and desires of the owners. When one walks through the breezeway not only to see an expansive valley view, but a relaxing fireplace and living area below where relaxing begins. Walk down the stairway of natural cut stone, you wonder through a landscaped garden onto the living area patio. Looking to your left is the pool with ample hardscape pool deck; large enough for a party or just the intimacy of two. Separating, yet joining the two areas is the grilling island, bar and outdoor wood burning oven. On the other side of the living area we go down a few steps to the raised planters and conservatory/greenhouse where plant are enjoyed from seedling to flower, or one can read a good book. Each area has it’s own personality for conversation or contemplation. The area is surrounded with plantings to provide color or to silhouette on the gray winter sky.

Piston Design
Photo of a traditional full sun stone water fountain landscape in Houston.

Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant, partial sun and desert side yard brick landscaping in Phoenix with no cover.

Larry Merz
Photo of a mid-sized farmhouse full sun backyard garden path in New York.