To create some height in the otherwise flat garden, native Redbud trees were planted at the center of each square, and small step-stones were laid for easier access to care for the plantings within the boxwood-hedged flower beds. The pattern of the step-stones helped to reinforce the idea of quilted patches stitched into old-fashioned quilts.

In 2025, the Songbirds Paradise welcomed Native Plant Garden Tour visitors for the second time. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography, Spring 2025
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard stone fence retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles for spring.

After photo depicting new walkway, steps, landing, and accompanying landscaping.
Design ideas for a traditional front yard stone landscaping in New York.

Our client commissioned us to redesign the entire front landscape of their beautiful contemporary home, built in 2004. As a starter, the project entailed demolishing and repouring their front steps and walkway. We chose sand-finish concrete as the replacement material for its beauty and slip resistance, and we laid the walkway out in a segmented, offset pattern to complement the contemporary nature of our client’s home. We chose solid-brass pathway lights from Brilliance Lighting to complement the beauty of their bronze front door. To further accentuate the beauty of our client’s entrance, we tiled their front stoop with natural Rustica slate, built a decorative screen of South American Ipe wood on one side of their entrance, and installed a colorful ceramic flowerpot on the other. We installed an automatic watering system for the flowerpot, and directed their downspout effluence into an underground drainage system. Our planting choices for the project included a specimen multi-trunk Eastern Redbud tree, ‘Panchito’ Manzanita, Itoh Peony, ‘Kelseyi’ Dogwood, Blue Avena Grass, and Liriope Muscari.

Creeks and drainage can be an attractive addition to the landscape when implemented into a beautiful design.
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Chicago.

The original driveway was too narrow for an extra car to pull into the driveway without blocking another car. We widen and added accent Copthorne pavers in areas that people would walk. Existing landscaping was saved and transplanted along with a new Redbud tree.

A weeping redbud tree adds heigh but depth to this garden bed .
Inspiration for a transitional landscaping in Chicago.

Photo of a large contemporary drought-tolerant and shade front yard stone landscaping in Austin for spring.

Maureen Taylor, Landscape Designer
Example of an arts and crafts home design design in Chicago

Sheer descent waterfalls into pool with Redbud trees and forest as a back drop. Stone veneered wall with thermal bluestone cap. Raised built in spa in the back ground.

Maureen Taylor, Landscape Designer
Home design - craftsman home design idea in Chicago

The circle in the driveway contains a redbud tree, allium 'millenium' and 'Rozanne' Geranium.
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Chicago.

Take a moment this weekend to relax and enjoy the scenery outdoors. (Photo by RStarovich)
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse shade backyard landscaping in Chicago for spring.

Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Houston.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard gravel landscaping in Orange County.

Shade garden with ornamental stone garden wall
Photo of a landscaping in Toronto.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard gravel landscaping in Orange County.