Rain water is channeled toward plants.

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Example of a mountain style custom-shaped pool design in Phoenix

Inspiration for a modern exterior home remodel in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard stone and rectangular aboveground pool remodel in Houston

Example of a beach style patio design in Boston

A flagstone staircase leading to a flagstone patio turned this hillside into a focal point. Landscape lighting illuminates the walkway and patio at night, creating an inviting entertaining area.

Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Philadelphia

Arts and crafts deck photo in Toronto

This bungalow features a large covered porch in the back of the house, that mimics the exacting detail in the front of the home. Columns were added to the new covered front porch, and the stone below the bay window was replaced with new flagstone. A pergola was added at the breezeway area, and a new window was added to the front gable on the garage, with dark green shutters, which was finished in cedar shake siding. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography

Example of a transitional rectangular pool design in Houston

Back Patio with firepit by Home built by Cameo Homes Inc. in Tuhaye, Park City, Utah. Park City Showcase of Homes 2013. Utah Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc. www.cameohomesinc.com. Photos by Phillip K. Erickson.

Pool landscaping - large coastal backyard stone and kidney-shaped natural pool landscaping idea in San Diego

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
This is an example of a huge traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for spring.

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Elegant detached garden shed photo in Boston

The outdoor kitchen boasts a Travertine backsplash stone with a custom ceramic mosaic, the focal point of the room. Wall Sconce Lighting illuminate the kitchen with a warm glow and reveal the depth of the dark Onyx Black Granite bar and countertops. Providing stark contrast to the granite, the bar and kitchen are faced with Austin Chop Limestone, a lovely and light natural stone. The kitchen houses a 30” grill with a motorized rotisserie featuring LED lighting, perfect for serving a crisped-to-perfection chicken! Completing the meal is no challenge with the double side burner, an ideal spot for sautéing vegetables. The two sets of double doors provide underneath counter space allowing for plenty of storage. And, of course, electrical outlets are placed for convenience and afford access for a Margarita machine or other necessary appliances! Pulling from the original brick color is the Flagstone Stamped Overlay with custom coloring. Fashioning a natural feel to the patio while replacing the previous plain concrete slab surface. The gas-powered fire pit filled with Lava Rock Aggregate is faced with matching stone to the kitchen/bar and requires no maintenance or ash cleanup.

Stamped concrete patio, fieldstone pattern with a block seating with caps and a block fire-pit.
Large minimalist backyard stamped concrete patio photo in DC Metro with a fire pit

A year later, the garden has grown in. Annuals serve to fill open spaces and give a pop of brightness. The view from above reveals the lush and private setting. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed and styled by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Joshua Pritt

The long slow curve on the walk shows craftsmanship with the bluestone. The dining area with a lattice panel screening those pesky neighbors comes into clear view at this point.