Many of the plantings have a very lush and somewhat relaxed character. This characteristic is used to contrast and soften the strong bones connecting the garden spaces, the walkways.

An artistic dry creek bed was installed to address runoff issues. Photo by Jay Sifford
Inspiration for an asian landscaping in Charlotte.

Landscape Artisan's
Inspiration for a craftsman home design remodel in San Francisco

Jeffrey Bale
This is an example of an eclectic landscaping in Portland.

This garden path is an entry to the shade garden. The stepping stone walkway is planted with moss. The garden path meanders through the canopy of the shade garden. The garden and landscape design is in Connecticut backyard by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. designed and installed the secret garden and the stepping stone walkways.

Koi pond, waterfall and stream
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

Parking strip: Magnolia 'Little Gem', mexican beach pebbles, Dwarf Southern Magnolia, landscape rock grouping
Design ideas for a small eclectic shade front yard concrete paver garden path in Seattle for spring.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard mulch driveway in Houston.

A steppingstone path through the meadow that flanks the patio invites exploration. Edger Landscape Design
Design ideas for a large eclectic drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco for summer.

Natural boulder path through shade plantings
Photo of a traditional shade side yard stone garden path in DC Metro.

This is an example of a large traditional full sun backyard gravel retaining wall landscape in Boston.

Whon Photography
Large urban underground carpeted staircase photo in Indianapolis with gray walls and no fireplace

This is an example of a traditional backyard concrete garden path.

Living Space Landscapes Mendota Heights MN
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping.

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in Los Angeles.

Soft textures of ornamental grasses and perennials line the front walk. Erickson Digital Studio
Photo of a mid-sized modern full sun front yard garden path in Milwaukee for fall.

This site offered a pre-existing "drainage ditch" that was somewhat functional but quite unattractive. We widened it, added some curves, and used 4 sizes of stone to give it a more natural look. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Susan Teare
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic partial sun backyard garden path in Burlington with decking for summer.

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