Photo courtesy of Kathleen Nalley
Traditional stone exterior home idea in Atlanta

Photo by Susan Teare
Inspiration for a transitional full sun front yard concrete paver flower bed in Burlington.

Example of a small front yard patio container garden design in Oklahoma City

Decomposed Granite Pathway
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard landscaping in Los Angeles with a pergola.

The distinct spaces can be seen from this overhead view. The dining area is separated from the social space by three large containers on one side and from the fire pit by a low profile planting bed on the other side. A small grill with counter is conveniently located near the three season room. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

Photo of a large tropical full sun front yard stone driveway in Miami for summer.

Photo: Chris Cooper
Deck - transitional balcony deck idea in New York with no cover

Inspiration for a rustic living room remodel in Denver with beige walls

Contained Beauty

Landscape Architect: Robert Mowat Associates
Mediterranean stone exterior home idea in San Francisco

Greg Wilson
1950s lap pool photo in Portland

Small Brownstone Garden in Park Slope
Example of a trendy patio design in New York with a fire pit

Photo credit: www.parkscreative.com
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Seattle with a fire pit

Rear garden terraces are framed by forest and lower rain gardens, filled with native birch, willow, fern and iris. Roof drains on the residence and french drains in the lawn terrace fill the space defined by low stone walls. Cypress logs were harvested from nearby river bottoms and milled to create the bridge that connects the terraces. The rain garden extends from forest edge to a large window in the master suite of residence. Photo Credit :Rebecca A O'Neal

Photo of a mediterranean front yard landscaping in Las Vegas.

Photo by George Dzahristos
Photo of a traditional partial sun stone formal garden in Detroit.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in Grand Rapids.

Inspiration for a tropical shade stone garden path in Miami.

The layered planting scheme along the front porch was designed to focus attention on the front porch and complement the existing paver walk. The suggestion to paint the posts, chinoiserie railing and porch trim a dark gray color added a dimension of sophistication to the simple frame house. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan