Justin Muir
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in New York.

Inspiration for a transitional staircase remodel in DC Metro

Tuscan beige two-story exterior home photo in Portland

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional backyard stone patio remodel with no cover

This natural gas fire pit is built with natural boulders. Situated on a flagstone patio, with built in natural stone seat walls, it provides the opportunity for year round enjoyment.

A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones

Patio fountain - mid-sized eclectic backyard stone patio fountain idea in New Orleans with no cover

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard stone patio idea in Denver with no cover

We absolutely love this water feature! This little pond provides all the beauty and relaxing sounds of a waterfall without taking to much space from your patio. By Alexander Concrete and Construction - Outdoor living specialists

Barbara Ries
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

The Ashlar pattern is one of our most popular decorative concrete stamp patterns and can be colored to complement other hardscapes, like rock.
Arts and crafts backyard concrete paver patio photo in Chicago

Patio - mid-sized craftsman backyard stone patio idea in Chicago with a roof extension and a bbq area

Stamped concrete walkway and landing
Mid-sized elegant backyard stamped concrete patio photo

Stamped concrete patio with concrete steps and a firepit
Example of a mid-sized backyard stamped concrete patio design with a fire pit and no cover

Inspiration for a mediterranean porch remodel in Austin

The design brief for this garden was to create an inviting entry with a woodland feel that would complement the home's earthy color scheme and thoughtful architectural details. Majestic Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue' (Aptos Blue Coastal Redwood), with its pendant deep blue-green branches, shields the expanded porch from the afternoon sun. Selected for its ability to look good in sun or shade, Carex divulsa (Berkeley sedge) makes a lush ground cover, weaving through the trees and along the new slate walk. In fall, muhlenbergia capillaris explodes with feathery pink plumes. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Denver for spring.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Example of a small classic backyard patio design in DC Metro with a pergola