Photo of a large farmhouse backyard stone formal garden in New York.

Not only is brick used for the patio, but the material is also utilized as an edging for the bed. The granite step provides a nice entrance into the garden path.

Alison Sproule

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver patio design in Raleigh with no cover

Alison Sproule

Stone steppers lead to an irregular lannon stone fire pit area in this creekside backyard in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a small rustic partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Milwaukee with a fire pit for summer.

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard mulch formal garden.

Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a farmhouse partial sun backyard formal garden in Boston for summer.

Early spring at the SW corner of an otherwise shade border anchored by Cercis canadensis 'Alba'. Muscari, burgeoning Sedum Autumn Joy', Sporobolus heterolepis, Camassia, Meservae Holly and Hydrangea quercifolia will soon bloom. Susan Irving - Designer

Alison Sproule

Alison Sproule

Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun courtyard concrete paver formal garden in Philadelphia for spring.

Brick walkway in herringbone pattern
Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun side yard brick formal garden in Philadelphia for fall.

Late Spring 2016 David Morello
Example of a classic brick and rectangular hot tub design in Houston

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard brick landscaping in Detroit.

herringbone walkway with cobble stone border
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard brick garden path in Boston.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Mirador Builders Custom designed Concrete Tile Risers Custom Cut Fir Rafter Tails
This is an example of a huge mediterranean partial sun front yard brick garden path in Houston.

Landscape Design by Caroline Ervin Landscape Design. Boulder steps lead visitors down a side path from the upper level of the garden towards the pool area. Photo © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.