Photo by Ashley Elizabeth Ford.
Photo of a backyard stone garden path in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard stone formal garden in San Diego.

Cottage garden full of drought tolerant perennials Santa Barbara Daisy, Penstemon, Heliotrope, Echium, Lambs ear, Rockrose, Nepeta, Jasmine, Teucrium. Flagstone path leads to a garden cottage with window boxes full of flowers. Apple trees, citrus trees, rose garden, herb garden, secret garden, privacy screen. Flowering perennials. Hillside planted with Ceanothus, rockrose.

Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC
Photo of a small traditional front yard garden path in Grand Rapids for summer.

Path lighting and sedge along woodland garden border. Anna Caitlin Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and partial sun courtyard stone garden path for fall.

Landscape by Kim Rooney
Design ideas for a mid-sized craftsman partial sun stone formal garden in Seattle.

This is an example of a rustic partial sun stone garden path in Milwaukee.

Courtyard garden design ideas in this backyard space filled with fountains seating areas and pergola
This is an example of a small traditional full sun courtyard brick formal garden in Miami.

jill davis
Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in Chicago for summer.

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Natural basalt rocks found on site are set into the slope to guide the garden visitor to the upper level. The bright yellow leaves of the Japanese forest grass is repeated in the lady's mantle blooms and the campanula foliage.

Dynamic landscaping compliments the architecture of this home.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard mulch garden path in Boise.

A refined side garden in the Atherton neighborhood featuring a natural stone stepping-stone path, trimmed boxwood hedges, and low shrubs that create a clean, formal circulation space within the landscape design.

A private sitting area was created in teh corner of the garden. Several ornamental shade trees provide shade, while the patio is oriented to view the entire garden, as well as the Sunsets to the west. Stone pavers, also used elsewhere in the garden, unite the spaces.

Design ideas for a large asian stone landscaping in Philadelphia.

A custom gate opens up to a natural slate front walk that leads to the front door. Plantings of boxwood, pittosporum tobira, pittosporum 'golf ball" and pittosporum 'wheeler's dwarf' flank the front entry. Custom made baskets create height and enhance the beauty of the space.

Photo and Design by Jill Davis
Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun front yard stone formal garden in Chicago for summer.

The new backyard is perfect for entertaining large groups, hosting intimate dinners, or relaxing. Birdhouses and plants line the new space and a pergola shades a table for al fresco dining. A pass-through into the basement allows guests to pull a stool right up to the bar.

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This is an example of a large transitional full sun backyard gravel formal garden in Los Angeles.