A free-standing roof structure provides a shaded lounging area. This pavilion garnered a first-place award in the 2015 NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) National Deck Competition. It has a meranti ceiling with a louvered cupola and paddle fan to keep cool. (Photo by Frank Gensheimer.)

This is an example of a small traditional drought-tolerant and shade backyard stone garden path in New York for spring.

Island Garden Designed by : Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a modern shade formal garden in Seattle.

This was a Illinois Landscape Contractors Excellence in Landscape Awards, Gold Award wining project in 2008. This home was also featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden walk.

Gateway to Rear Yard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun side yard stone garden path in Orange County for spring.

The transition to several garden rooms, a gravel path leads from the rear terrace to the many spaces. The entry is flanked by the New England fieldstone seat wall, capped in blue stone. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the formal garden filled with boxwood, pachysandra ground cover, hydrangea, magnolia, and eastern redbud. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Outdoor kitchen, lattice screen and more serenity.
Inspiration for a traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

Shade Garden, and Turf in Dense Shade Photo, RCB
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Kansas City.

Guáimaro: Banco de teka antiguo de la India, Mesa de olmo decapada en turquesa, mesa alta de teka y lámparas de teka macizas
This is an example of a small mediterranean shade backyard formal garden in Madrid.

Boulder walls house Maidenhair ferns and woodland plants Photo by Landscape Design in a Day
This is an example of a large craftsman shade backyard stone landscaping in Portland for summer.

This contemporary rooftop garden in Manhattan's Battery Park City is big on style and features artificial turf, white fiberglass planters, horizontal wood fencing, a cabana, white shade sail canopies, globe lights, white furniture, and cobalt blue planters and side tables. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

Add a little Mazus to your walkway to create a colorful path.
Design ideas for a small rustic shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

This is an example of a farmhouse shade backyard stone formal garden in Boston.

The lattice panel for screening those pesky neighbors features stone transom inserts to mimic the transoms on the home. Small bluestone tables with orchids were custom-built for the base of each stone column.

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Patio - small transitional backyard stone patio idea in Chicago with no cover

Brooklyn backyard patio design in Prospect Heights for a young, professional couple who loves to both entertain and relax! This space includes a West Elm outdoor sectional and round concrete outdoor coffee table.

Bluestone, limestone and cedar all work in concert.
Example of a classic backyard stone shade patio design for summer in Chicago

Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor

The garden was a mess when I arrived to redesign it. Neglected chaos and an elderly couple who wanted a peaceful,place to relax in.
This is an example of a small traditional shade backyard landscaping in Surrey for summer.