A shade garden with butterfly friendly plants and low water use ground covers. © 2015 South Coast Landscape
This is an example of a small mediterranean shade side yard garden path in Santa Barbara.

Loose fit flagstone path connects outdoor living spaces bordered by a deer-resistant perennial garden of Sedges, Iris tenax (Oregon Iris), and Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern).

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional shade front yard stone garden path in Boston for spring.

This is an example of a rustic partial sun backyard garden path in Phoenix for summer.

Heaven on earth! All Margie could think of while on this site was, "All I need is a tent out here with this view and I'd be happy." The small weekend home on the flank of the rolling grassy coastal plain in Hollister Ranch (near Gaviota, CA) faces breath-taking panoramic views of ocean, islands, coastal plain, foothills and mountains. This place is all about a great outdoor space with just enough house for in case it rains! The pocket sized garden makes a titanic impact bringing a little intimate, livable space to the expansive scenery. Restrained plantings take their cue from the glorious setting. Sweeps of native grasses and succulents dot the garden with olive trees for shade. Dramatic succulents in pots as juxtapose the simple background. The goal was to blend a few practical uses such as wind protected dining and lounging, a hot tub and a fire pit into the nearly undisturbed surroundings. The cedar hot tub is tucked into hillside and surrounded by fieldstone walls and fish-scale flagstone. A small flash-heater provides a warm water shower under an olive next to the tub for de-sanding before plunging into the tub for post-surf warm-up. Meandering gravel paths and lyrical fieldstone "tole work" on the floor plane brings movement to the garden and ties the long narrow space together. The campfire circle (fueled by propane) and lanterns in the trees invite outdoor evening entertainment. Driftwood details - surf rack, stools around the fire pit, posts for hanging lanterns - complete this idyllic surf camp. Cowabunga, dude!

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping with a fire pit.

English Tudor Cottage formal garden front yard with new brick pathways lined with fragrant rose bushes, white Japanese anemone, alyssum, creeping fig and rose topiaries.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard mulch formal garden in Boston for spring.

Every landscape feature is an opportunity to highlight the beauty of the property, and these white stone pavers compliment the dark mulch and green shrubbery and trees.

Photo of a large traditional full sun backyard stone garden path in Boston.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard brick garden path in New York for spring.

This concrete path utilizes curves and lots of bright and colorful plantings to create a picturesque entry to this home.
Inspiration for a large eclectic full sun backyard concrete paver formal garden in Denver for spring.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone formal garden in New York for spring.

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional full sun side yard stone vegetable garden landscape in Seattle for fall.

New path with native plants and cistern at end of path/beginning of driveway.
Contemporary side yard stone exterior home idea for summer in DC Metro

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Photo of a contemporary backyard stone landscaping in Austin.

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This is an example of a traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in Burlington.

Lovely garden accents provide focal points, and give the landscape personality. This fountain also adds movement and sound, and creates a serene setting for peaceful reflection. (Photo by RStarovich)