Flagstone with wood steps. Native grass on hillside with low water needs. Design and photography Marilyn Guidroz
Inspiration for a small traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in San Diego.

White hydrangea bordering garden path. - ©2015 Brian Hill
Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun side yard formal garden in Boston.

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Lining the beautiful stone walkway are these beautiful Dragonfly pathway lights (1725-DF) in Old Penny and Gold Iridescent glass. Christopher Gonzalez

Orchard view at an estate in Montecito, CA.
Design ideas for a huge traditional courtyard gravel formal garden in Santa Barbara.

Patio - mid-sized rustic backyard concrete paver full sun patio idea in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

This entryway garden was a considerable expansion over the existing overgrown vegetation. Now visitors can meander along a natural blue stone path, exploring colorful gardens while they reach their destination. (Photo credit: Peter Anderson)

Design ideas for a large contemporary shade backyard stone formal garden in Denver for summer.

Just recently completed, the boxwood and future planting of groundcovers will fill-in between the stepping stones that surround the birdbath. Mike Crews Photography

Susan Teare
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic partial sun backyard garden path in Burlington with decking for summer.

Stone walls and Paths
Photo of a craftsman front yard stone driveway in Atlanta.

Design ideas for a farmhouse full sun gravel vegetable garden landscape in San Francisco.

On this other side of the gateway, you find a hidden flagstone walkway leading visitors to the back patio... not within the scope of our project with the client. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Thick bluestone steps float on concrete piers and provide a direct connection to one of four backyard patios. The visual and physical strength of the path is softened by the habitat garden. Naperville IL

Photo of a mediterranean backyard garden path in San Francisco.

This was from a landscaping job 4-6 years ago. Same backyard. tons of beautiful aromatic plants everywhere. Cleared a path through the mulch.
Inspiration for a mid-sized partial sun backyard formal garden in Toronto.

Flagstone stepping stones through front garden.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard gravel garden path in Toronto for summer.

A tiny outdoor space was made to feel larger by replacing the lawn with paved paths and a courtyard. New steps replaced a sloping path to the front door. This home now has great street appeal and the courtyard provides a pretty flower filled living space throughout the year. There is even a small vegetable box squeezed in.