New bluestone landings with natural lannon stone steps lead you into the bluestone patio. 'Mary Todd' hemerocallis brighten up the space between the landings, while 'Becky' leucanthemum add interest to the bay window. 'Green Velvet' buxus curve along the outer edge of the dining circle. Westhauser Photography

Irene Kalina-Jones
Example of a classic deck design in New York with a pergola

Discover the beauty of our Japanese-inspired garden design, featuring a harmonious arrangement of smooth river rocks, stepping stones, and vibrant bamboo. This elegant landscape transforms your outdoor space into a peaceful sanctuary.

This is a California xeriscape succulent garden. Clients wanted color and texture with drought-resistant plant materials. They enjoy garden sculptures, so we included a Buddha and a Roman bust planted with succulents. The previous owners of the property left behind some old San Francisco cobblestones, which we incorporated into the new design, using them as garden steps. We built low, raised beds out of stone, also existing on the property, and used containers along steps and against existing concrete walls to soften the hard surfaces.

The stones steps are local stone placed in such a way to make the climb and descent comfortable to traverse. Often natural stone steps have varying sized risers and treads that make their use difficult. We strive to make it not only beautiful but functional.

Design, construction, and photography by Arrow Land + Structures. Prairie Style / Frank Lloyd Wright style front entrance court for a home in Glencoe, IL

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Photo of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun side yard gravel garden path in Orange County.

Intimate seating area in a South Florida backyard with stepping stone walkway and coral stone benches
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Front entrance stepping stone walkway with Asian influence by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Planting design by Akiko Iwata, Planting installation by Landco

With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway and small patio using full range Connecticut bluestone. Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark' was planted along the pathway in mass. A variety of other low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. I included a selection of plants that provide a variety of heights, colors and textures. A great alternative to water- thirsty lawns, especially important for Northern California gardens. Photos taken 1 year after installation. Design and photo © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/midcenturymodern.html

Photo shows Japanese Tea House west side. The gravel path contains a Japanese dry river bed and an Inukshuk sculpture, metaphysically designed. The surrounding garden is the inner Roji garden and contains a Roji stepping stone path designed with a metaphysical pattern. pattern. Photo credits:Dan Drobnick

Formal curving entrance stairs. Natural stone with flagstone capping on the lamp posts and curving retaining walls. We also installed a stone walkway to the front door. The patterning of the stone is exceptional - we have master masons!

In the past this house had been at the heart of a busy farm. The function of the property has long since changed but it yet remains someone’s home. The challenge is to retrofit existing farm buildings, and the surrounding landscape, to better reflect both the different lifestyle and needs of the present owners. At the back of the farmhouse slopes have been modified to accommodate terraces, gardens and pathways linking through them. View sheds have been emphasized to showcase the property and the landscape filled with four seasons of interest. The geometry of the hard-scaping (walls, stairs, and walkways) is softened by the addition of lush plant material selected for both textural and colour qualities (evergreen, flowering and foliage). This view includes Smooth Viburnum (Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’), Purple Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’), Mellow Yellow Spiraea (Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’), and Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia).

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.

Huckleberry Stone Steps with Montana Golden Sunrise Stone Wall
This is an example of a traditional backyard landscaping in Seattle.

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Fieldstone steps to the back yard are accented with hostas, ferns, and various boxwood cultivars.
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We used a free form vine we harvested from our woods as a handrail on these garden steps for a small Buckhead garden.
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Angle Eye Photography
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