Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of a traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in Burlington.

This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse partial sun backyard gravel garden path.

This drought tolerant front yard was a great addition to this property. There are decomposed granite paths, CA native / CA friendly plans, a dry creek bed and a bridge that leads to the secret garden.

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Burlington for summer.

Hoi Ning Wong
Photo of a mediterranean stone garden path in San Francisco.

Derik Olsen Photography
Small contemporary beige two-story wood gable roof idea

image: Travis Rhoads Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary shade side yard stone formal garden in San Francisco.

Native Coneflower and Monarda have grown & spread to fill this front yard planting bed. Over 14 years, this bed has expanded to replace a large area of Bermuda grass that I hand dug to remove this difficult creeping grass. Plant density is key to weed control, as there is just little space for them to get started. Less maintenance than lawn, no watering needed, no chemicals, plus I leave the plants to over winter leaving the seed heads for the birds to enjoy. Just break down the plant stems late February to make a light mulch.

Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Inspiration for a small modern drought-tolerant side yard stone landscaping in Austin.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant backyard gravel garden path in New York.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern backyard concrete paver landscaping in Austin for summer.

When full-time Massachusetts residents contemplate building a second home in Telluride, Colorado the question immediately arises; does it make most sense to hire a regionally based Rocky Mountain architect or a sea level architect conveniently located for all of the rigorous collaboration required for successful bespoke home design. Determined to prove the latter true, Siemasko + Verbridge accompanied the potential client as they scoured the undulating Telluride landscape in search of the perfect house site. The selected site’s harmonious balance of untouched meadow rising up to meet the edge of an aspen grove and the opposing 180 degree view of Wilson’s Range spoke to everyone. A plateau just beyond a fork in the meadow provided a natural flatland, requiring little excavation and yet the right amount of upland slope to capture the views. The intrinsic character of the site was only enriched by an elk trail and snake-rail fence. Establishing the expanse of Wilson’s range would be best served by rejecting the notion of selected views, the central sweeping curve of the roof inverts a small saddle in the range with which it is perfectly aligned. The soaring wave of custom windows and the open floor plan make the relatively modest house feel sizable despite its footprint of just under 2,000 square feet. Officially a two bedroom home, the bunk room and loft allow the home to comfortably sleep ten, encouraging large gatherings of family and friends. The home is completely off the grid in response to the unique and fragile qualities of the landscape. Great care was taken to respect the regions vernacular through the use of mostly native materials and a palette derived from the terrain found at 9,820 feet above sea level. Photographer: Gibeon Photography

Naturalistic meadow.
Design ideas for a large rustic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel garden path in San Diego.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard stone landscaping in San Diego with no cover.

Decomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

Juncus patens provides vertical interest and an architectural structure. It exudes contemporary, clean aesthetic. Photo: Orly Olivier
Inspiration for a modern drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in Los Angeles for spring.

Photo of a small traditional partial sun backyard mulch formal garden in Houston for summer.

John Cole Photography
Minimalist shed photo in DC Metro