Four year old planting. -Chauncey Freeman
Photo of a large eclectic partial sun backyard gravel garden path.

AirPave for Aggregate Containment and Drainage Swale was utilized by the City of Edmond for their parking lot remodel. This Aggregate Containment Drainage Swale helps capture debris and allows for the runoff of rainwater into a containment pond. A drainage swale is a low tract of land, especially one that is moist or marshy. The term can refer to a natural landscape feature or a human-created one. Artificial swales are often designed to manage water runoff, filter pollutants, and increase rainwater infiltration.

A modern take on an Italian farmhouse created the perfect catalyst for design inspiration. Willing to rethink how they used their landscape, these clients allowed the entire space to be reimagined. From a permeable driveway, to a labyrinth entryway, their home is sublimely sophisticated with elements of wonder.

Concrete driveway with gravel and native plants.
Photo of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Diego.

Inside and out, this is a complete “green” house. Designed using Passive House methodology with energy consultant CTI, the house achieves 70% better energy performance than a new built-to-code house, while stylishly fitting the block. Walls and roofs were constructed from 12” Structural Insulated Panels, and triple-glazed Loewen windows completed the high-performance thermal package. Materials and fixtures were selected for efficiency, recycled content, local production, non-toxicity, and durability. Landscape design uses native plantings, a water garden, and permeable paving. As an all-electric house, it uses heat pumps for space conditioning and water heating, and features a pellet stove for supplemental space heating.

A modern take on an Italian farmhouse created the perfect catalyst for design inspiration. Willing to rethink how they used their landscape, these clients allowed the entire space to be reimagined. From a permeable driveway, to a labyrinth entryway, their home is sublimely sophisticated with elements of wonder.

Hawkeye Landscape Design We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden

A modern take on an Italian farmhouse created the perfect catalyst for design inspiration. Willing to rethink how they used their landscape, these clients allowed the entire space to be reimagined. From a permeable driveway, to a labyrinth entryway, their home is sublimely sophisticated with elements of wonder.

Decomposed granite pathway.
This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in San Diego.

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

A modern take on an Italian farmhouse created the perfect catalyst for design inspiration. Willing to rethink how they used their landscape, these clients allowed the entire space to be reimagined. From a permeable driveway, to a labyrinth entryway, their home is sublimely sophisticated with elements of wonder.

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineers: Structural Consulting Co. Inc. Contractor:Lucas Craftsmanship Photography: Rick Gardner Photography

Our homeowners wanted a garden with a natural feel. We added concrete steppers with dymondia groundcover for a new pathway to the backyard. Low water plantings with a natural feel bring hummingbirds. Drip irrigation and permeable paving. The nasturtiums are from seeds planted by the owner, the leaves are edible. Vegetable beds and fruit trees in the backyard provide a bountiful harvest.

A modern take on an Italian farmhouse created the perfect catalyst for design inspiration. Willing to rethink how they used their landscape, these clients allowed the entire space to be reimagined. From a permeable driveway, to a labyrinth entryway, their home is sublimely sophisticated with elements of wonder.

Restoration of an outdoor pond/fountain area. The client wanted to beautify her pond and make it easily accessible. Through searches, she found CORE Path provided by CORE Landscape Products. She is ecstatic on how it turned out and also raves about how easy it is to walk on and access the pond

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This is an example of a small eclectic full sun side yard concrete paver garden path in Dallas for fall.

This driveway design is inspired by our Blu80 Smooth paver. Smooth and sleek, Blu 80 mm Smooth is the perfect driveway paver to fit any modern home's exterior. Due to its 80 mm height, Blu is optimal for driveway use and paving any surface exposed to vehicular traffic.Now available in our HD2 technology for an ultra-tight poreless finish with anti-aging technology; this paver is offered in vibrant and neutral colors. If you're looking to add contrast around this subtle and clean paving stone, the Blu 6 × 13 mm can be added to create contrasting patterns or banding along the Blu 80 modular pattern. Blu 80's versatility doesn't end there. It can also be installed in a permeable application by swapping polymeric sand for stone and it benefits from all the de-icing salt resistance necessary for harsh winters.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.