The finished house from the garden path: winter garden, entrance portico and balcony.

The path behind the house has been planted with shade-loving perennials, trees and shrubs. © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved
This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse drought-tolerant and shade backyard stone garden path in DC Metro for summer.

Jim Westphalen Photography
Photo of a farmhouse partial sun concrete paver garden path in Burlington.

Pathway to upper level landscape and private seating area with city views. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles.

Photo of a large modern partial sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Seattle for spring.

Large elegant backyard stone patio kitchen photo in Baltimore with a pergola

A mixture of ornamental and flowering trees and shrubs, mixed with both perennials and annuals makes an inviting entry to the garden path.
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Dan Wells
Design ideas for a contemporary brick garden path in Chicago.

Mark Singer Photography
This is an example of a mediterranean courtyard formal garden in Los Angeles.

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Landscape Design | Scott Menzel Landscape Architect Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Photo of a traditional front yard stone driveway in Los Angeles.

Very inviting walkway with Flagstone, Gravel and Stepstone Pavers. We found this amazing iron gate at an estate sale!
This is an example of a huge farmhouse partial sun front yard gravel formal garden in Santa Barbara.

A small secluded patio that overlooks the expansive mini-estate's pasture. Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro.

Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The homeowner asked for a central entertaining area and outdoor living space. We converted a muddy, barren area to a new living rea and matched existing finishes. A newly designed and installed path leads visitors to the central patio or to the rear of the garden to an outdoor dining area.

Photo Credits: Michelle Parkins
Patio - traditional patio idea in Portland

Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large farmhouse partial sun side yard gravel garden path in Seattle.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Portland.

Nothing is more charming than a quiet garden path complete with stone pavers, wildflowers, and the view of a cozy firepit in the distance.
This is an example of a large transitional side yard stone walkway in Salt Lake City.