Wet-Laid Flush Belgium Block Edging against Dry-Laid Random Rectangular Bluestone Walkway
Inspiration for a front yard stone landscaping in Wilmington.

Photo by Samantha Robison
Small transitional backyard stone patio photo with a pergola

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Mid-sized minimalist backyard stucco and concrete paver white and partial sun patio photo in Los Angeles with a fire pit

Natural Stone Front Entry way steps with wrought iron railings. by English Stone.
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A rustic walkway of irregular bluestone and a garden space heavily dependant upon texture: the robust foliage of Hosta and the feathery fronds of Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), contrast well with the delicacy of the Variegated Ribbon Grass (Phalaris arundinacea var. picta) across the path. A lot of interest can be generated within a small plant palette.

Located in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, this project creates a welcoming driveway and arrival area that leads to a relaxing outdoor living area with natural pool shape with bluestone decks and unique boulders. The garden also features a covered pavilion, fireplace, decorative iron gates, steps stones, lush landscaping and shade arbor. Completed with Naud Burnett & Partners.

The modern farmhouse porch set the tone for the open concept swimming pool and outdoor living space. A gourmet kitchen and custom stone fireplace built into the side of home create a year-round gathering area and the clean, simple lines of the expansive rectangular pool allow the home’s architecture to take center stage. Phil Nelson Imaging

Custom precast concrete strips provide a dynamic appearance to the ground plane of this small garden at a modern style beach house in the northwest. photo: grant wilds

The original driveway is now a private courtyard off of the dining room, with new flagstone steps.
Example of an arts and crafts one-story stucco entryway design in Los Angeles

This Livingston, New Jersey homeowner contacted CLC Landscape Design looking for a backyard that would function as a space for their young family to relax and play while also being a space to entertain family and friends. Luckily for us, their backyard was a blank slate with little more than overgrown grass and some trees occupying the backyard. To meet both of the client's needs, a space that's functional for the family and for entertaining, we designed a backyard with multiple spaces. First, we designed a deck off the back of the house. The composite deck contains an outdoor gas firepit as well as a built-in outdoor BBQ. As you descend from the deck onto the patio, there is a hot tub near the pool. Techo-Bloc Blu 60 Smooth in shale grey was chosen for the pool patio. To go along with the architectural aesthetic of the home, we designed a rectangular vinyl-liner swimming pool with a pavilion aligned to the center axis of the pool. The pavilion includes a ceiling fan, ceiling lights, an outdoor television, and a bar. At 20' x 14', the pavilion is spacious enough for multiple chairs, outdoor sofas, and a small table. To finish off the pool area, we selected a variety of plants to provide multiple seasons of interest. Some clients are indifferent when it comes to the plant palette. Others, like this client, share our passion for plants. As such, we worked closely with the homeowner on selecting the plants. As you leave the pool area, there is a lawn area behind and next to it. We selected a spot near the pool area for a playset for the homeowner's children. It is close enough to the pool area that the parents can keep an eye on their children, but also far enough away so the adults can relax while their children play. We'd be remiss if we failed to acknowledge the exquisite taste of the homeowner in selecting all the patio and deck furniture. We love everything the homeowner selected and think it all perfectly compliments our landscape design.

The crused shell driveway is traditional surface that is bordered by a bluestone walk that connects to both the front and back house entries. The relocated tool shed has an outdoor shower on the backside for cleaning up after coming back from the beach. Paul Maue

Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
Photo of a small modern partial sun backyard stone landscaping in New York for summer.

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Front porch needed an update.
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This one and a half acre garden juts into New York’s Long Island Sound. Improvements include new terracing around the house, elliptical pool, spa, stone and wood arbor, steps, extensive seaside plantings and outdoor furniture. Architecture: John Murray Architects (www.jbmarchitect.com) Landscape Architecture: Oehme, van Sweden and Associates (www.ovsla.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com), Hilary Oat-Judge

Raised Belgium Block Edging against Dry-Laid Random Rectangular Full Color Bluestone Walkway and River-Jack Stone swale for Drainage.
Inspiration for a front yard stone landscaping in Wilmington.

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard brick garden path in Boston.

Cynthia Lynn Photography
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