This is an example of a large asian partial sun and drought-tolerant hillside gravel garden path in Los Angeles for summer.

This delightfully private patio sits under expansive tree canopy in the front garden. Wrapped in dense, native foliage it is full of fragrance and wildlife. Natural stone with decomposed granite joints allows water to sink into the soil to feed the surrounding foliage. The homeowners enjoy taking their coffee and lunch under the vintage chandelier.

Flowers planted with vegetables to keep away harmful insects and diseases
Design ideas for a mid-sized full sun backyard stone formal garden in San Francisco for spring.

(c) Stephen Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a tropical backyard landscaping in Miami.

Penstemon heterophyllus 'Margarita Bop' (Blue Bedder) is a stunning blue-flowering California native. Mounding and low growing, blooms profusely in spring. Bees love it too.

Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson

Shawn Maestretti
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles with a fire pit.

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston.

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

I did a complete new planting design for this project which is a single family home in the suburbs of Towson. The garden is 1/3 acre in size. Most of the existing plants, including many non-native ground covers, like English Ivy, shrubs, and trees, were removed in order to bring in the sunlight for pollinators and remove interference with the power lines. I designed and installed a mostly native plant garden that is designed to be beautiful to view with many flowers blooming all season long and varied textures and movement with ornamental grasses and provides habitat and food for pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and for songbirds. Nearly 100 trees, nearly 100 shrubs, and 1,000 perennials and grasses were installed. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

I did a complete new planting design for this project which is a single family home in the suburbs of Towson. The garden is 1/3 acre in size. Most of the existing plants, including many non-native ground covers, like English Ivy, shrubs, and trees, were removed in order to bring in the sunlight for pollinators and remove interference with the power lines. I designed and installed a mostly native plant garden that is designed to be beautiful to view with many flowers blooming all season long and varied textures and movement with ornamental grasses and provides habitat and food for pollinators, like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and for songbirds. Nearly 100 trees, nearly 100 shrubs, and 1,000 perennials and grasses were installed. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Francisco for spring.

(c) Stephen Dunn Photography
This is an example of a tropical backyard landscaping in Miami.

8-10" thick limestone pavers provide attractive parking area. Native grasses and artemisia dress up the edge of the parking area.
Design ideas for a large rustic full sun side yard stone driveway in Austin.