Sculptural agaves, succulents and California native plants punctuate the front landscape complementing the “arroyo seco” rain garden studded with boulders and branches. The rain garden catches 50% of the stormwater runoff from the roof and infiltrates it into the soil. The remaining 50% of the runoff goes to a second rain garden in the back yard.

A front courtyard becomes place to relax and reflect on the beauty and charm of these surroundings. A green flagstone path leads you past the rose framed fireplace seating area to the front door By Pascale Sucato

Example of a mid-sized beach style medium tone wood floor and orange floor hallway design in Providence with white walls

This small but functional backyard provides plenty of seating and entertaining space for your guests. It's a peaceful retreat for drinking wine or reading a book.

Photo: Brenda Olde © 2015 Houzz
Cottage chic patio photo in Denver

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James Golden's Federal Twist garden. Photo by Jay Sifford.

An English Garden. Anthony Sblendorio
Inspiration for a traditional full sun stone garden path in New York.

Antique teak gazebo nestled into the trees at the rear of the garden through an opening in the low, perimeter brick garden wall.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Houston.

2-32-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more2-3 Bed Townhomes from $559,000 A 55+ active adult community — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, pickleball courts, Victory Gardens, a dog park, and walking paths adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. read more

Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary full sun rooftop gravel landscaping in Chicago.

Photo of a large craftsman backyard driveway in New York.

To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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Photographer: Bernard Andre'
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This is the front yard of an exquisite home on the intracoastal waterway. It is a peaceful place to unwind, read a book and take a breath.
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This is an example of a craftsman front yard concrete paver landscaping in Portland.

Stepping stones cross the lawn toward the dining terrace and raised deck. Broad steps, low planters and warm edge lighting make the different garden levels read as one connected space.

This beautiful and relaxing gazebo can be used to read, entertain friends, or as a special event place. The landscape lighting illuminates the paths and trees leading up to the elegantly lit gazebo.