Photo of a traditional partial sun side yard brick formal garden in Seattle for summer.

Carol Hook Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse front yard concrete paver formal garden in Seattle.

A monstrous change from 1995, the landscape is now a riot of color with perennials and container plantings complementing the boxwood hedge. A bluestone entry and new limestone steps highlight the front makeover.

Photo of a rustic landscaping in Atlanta.

The existing mature trees were protected and monitored by an arborist during the renovation process. A quaint bird bath is nestled alongside the patio and encircled with boxwood, under the tall canopy of an elder oak tree. Mike Crews Photography

Chauncey Freeman- Fifth Season
Design ideas for a large contemporary full sun backyard gravel garden path.

Photo of a contemporary backyard stone formal garden in Toronto.

Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Orange County.

Photo of a small drought-tolerant and full sun side yard stone garden path in Denver.

Landscape design of this classical courtyard garden by Matthew Giampietro
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun courtyard brick formal garden in Miami.

Photo of a mediterranean garden path in Santa Barbara.

An overview of the back yard shows one method of effectively dividing a patio into different rooms without chopping up the space. The small carriage walk on the left, while seldom used, binds the spaces and completes the design thought. Landscape design by John Algozzini. Photo Courtesy of Mike Crews Photography.

We cut a 4 ton granite boulder in half to begin this inspired garden gateway. Andreas Kunert
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard garden path in Vancouver.

In Northern Ontario there is a limited growing season so you make the best of it. My Nana's one acre property was designed to remind her of her beloved memories of European gardens: formal paths with hardy shrubs that will bring interest in all seasons. Behind and in-between these paths are vegetable gardens interspersed with annuals in the summer months. Budget was small, everything grown from natural woodland digs, grafting, and clippings. Such care was taken in the planning and establishing phase of the garden maintenance is a snap.

Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.

A tight outdoor space was transformed into a natural backyard oasis. The multi-tiered deck leads onto a natural flagstone pathway with paver edging. The path opens into a circular fire pit tucked into the edge of the garden, enclosed with purple-leafed redbud trees and anchored with a mature fig tree. Dry stacked stone creates the curved bench, which also retains the elevated garden bed that wraps the fire circle. The natural cedar fence encloses the space and the custom gate becomes a garden feature of its own with a stained glass window.

Mario Covic Photography https://www.mariocovicphoto.com/
Design ideas for a huge french country full sun backyard stone formal garden in San Diego.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard stone formal garden in Charlotte for summer.

Q Stern Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard stone garden path in Philadelphia for summer.