This photo was taken late summer when the drought tolerant rudbeckia black eyed susans are in full bloom. See also nanho blue butterfly bush and russian sage combined with annuals. Note the stepping stone steps that provide access from the driveway to the middle terrace then all the way up the hill to a bench that overlooks this lush butterfly garden. From there, the paths meander thru the woods and provide hours of nature play and exploration. A very interesting pollinator garden that supports wildlife. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Little Giant Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized asian full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Little Giant Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Little Giant Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian full sun backyard stone landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Little Giant Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Little Giant Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized asian full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Little Giant Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized asian full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Little Giant Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized asian full sun backyard landscaping in Milwaukee for summer.

Architect: Morgante Wilson Architects LTD Landscape Architects: Kettlekamp & Kettlekamp ©Janet Mesic Mackie
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A significant back garden remodel in North Ogden, Utah. Local sandstone ties a big project together, with blond sandstone garden walls, patio, bridges, fireplace, fire pit and patio. Concrete patios have stone ribbons. Pushing back brambles and capturing groundwater allowed this space to triple in size. It's now a parklike setting providing a serene retreat for this family. Bronze scuppers built into a stone garden wall make for a unique water feature, and is visible from most parts of the garden and the back of the home. Fireplace separates two outdoor spaces, creating 'rooms'. Lush planting complete the picture. Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

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Textured planter. Lysemachia river runs through it. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Photo of a small partial sun backyard landscaping in Los Angeles.

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Native sages and Mediterranean wild mints and lavenders dance together under a canopy of palo verde, citrus and strawberry trees. Jasmine, bougainvillea, figs, olives and a sizable vegetable garden and orchard round out the planting profile. Not to mention the ultra low-water NO-MOW lawn. Used regularly for dogs & soccer.

The trees in planters give the house some summer shade and visual separation from the street without completely blocking views into and out of the home. photos by Caitlin Atkinson

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