Sheltered from strong southerly winds, the glass breezeway opens to embrace the working fields to the south. The paver patio is bound by a stone wall and arbor and was carefully sited around and under a 50 year old ornamental cherry. This farmstead is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Photos by Ian Gleadle

This is an example of a traditional stone vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.

Living Space Landscapes. Shade garden replacing turf area.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard stone garden path in Minneapolis.

William Ripley, APLD The arbor is stained a traditional color for this formal space which keeps the garden sophisticated and tailored while accentuating the other shades of green in the plants. This color looks black, but is actually considered "Charleston Green." Here's a little info I found on the color, " http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/classic-paint-colors-00417000077685/page5.html"

Example of a classic patio design in Seattle with a fire pit

This garden path was created next to the new master bedroom addition we designed as part of the Orr Residence renovation. The curving limestone paver path is defined by the plantings. RDM and the client selected plantings that are very happy in the shade as this part of the yard gets very little direct sunlight. Check out the rest of the Orr Residence photos as this project was all about outdoor living! This photo was one of the most popular "Design" images on Houzz in 2012 - http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1435436/thumbs/pt=fdc1686efe3dfb19657036963f01ae47/Houzz--Best-of-Remodeling-2012---Landscapes - and added to over 11,000 Ideabooks

a former straight concrete path was jack hammered out and stepping stone pieces were put back in its place. an eclectic planting of succulents and subtropicals line the path

Inspiration for a traditional hillside landscaping in New York.

Photo of a traditional shade gravel garden path in New York.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary shade backyard gravel landscaping in Philadelphia.

Bluestone path through woodland garden leading to playground.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia.

a flagstone path winds up a hillside planted with California natives and other deer and drought tolerant plants
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Bluestone path with Mazus groundcover in the joints, leading to an outdour shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard stone formal garden in Philadelphia.

Inspiration for a landscaping in New York.

All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan. Home restoration by Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago.

Request Free Quote The primary entrance to the office is of large formal bluestone slabs set in a dutiful line of orderly repetition. These walks are strong, straight and their course no-nonsense. The winding paths throughout the campus gardens in contrast are narrower, and of a more naturalized stone shape or other material. These secondary paths suggest visitors to slow down, stroll and explore.

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

The round rock path leads through fragrant thyme, blue oat grass, iris, ceanothus, rosmary, pine, lavender and blanket flower to a patio by the sea. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford

Woodland Garden: A curvaceous pea gravel path directs the visitor through the woodland garden located at the back and back side of the house. It is planted with drifts of Erie and Chindo Viburnumns, Oak leaf Hyrangeas, Astilbe, Ferns, Hostas.A row of hollies was added to block the view to the son's home. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY