This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant garden path in New York with decking.

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Inspiration for a large contemporary drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles.

A railroad tie & river rock walkway. On one side of it is a planter made of railroad ties that has large rocks, and drought-tolerant plants. On the other side are over-sized clay pots with succulents and other drought-tolerant plants on top of gravel. Also lighting alongside the walkway.

There is perhaps nothing more charming than an elegant old home in historic southern neighborhood. Our mission was to make this one modern-day livable while keeping the home's historic personality. It was in many ways a blank slate, as it was being completely renovated. It was small inside, but instead of adding indoor space, the client wanted outdoor spaces where he could live, relax, and entertain. The design played off the old world limestone and included connecting the garage to the home by creating a covered living area. Limestone walls and an Alabama blue fireplace gives the space structure while the reflecting pool and gravel patio added a subtle touch of glamor. The boxwoods create clean lines, while the hydrangeas contrasted those with structured chaos. The entry courtyard and front porch offer additional spots where the client unwinds at the end of the day in his lush, personal urban oasis.

Mid-sized southwest entryway photo in Phoenix with beige walls and a medium wood front door

Example of a mid-sized southwest brown one-story stucco exterior home design in Albuquerque

The fountain boulder is a visual and auditory focal point set in a dry stream bed surrounded by California Native Plants, new stamped concrete patio, stone seat wall, and natural backdrop of the Bishop Ranch open space. Tom Minczeski, Photographer Gardelle Landscape, Landscape Contractor

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Photo of a small eclectic drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun landscaping in Atlanta.

This is a California xeriscape succulent garden. Clients wanted color and texture with drought-resistant plant materials. They enjoy garden sculptures, so we included a Buddha and a Roman bust planted with succulents. The previous owners of the property left behind some old San Francisco cobblestones, which we incorporated into the new design, using them as garden steps. We built low, raised beds out of stone, also existing on the property, and used containers along steps and against existing concrete walls to soften the hard surfaces.

Southwest contemporary patio with infinity pool, hot tub, and flagstone flooring. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: Manship Builders Interior Designer: Bess Jones Interiors Photographer: Thompson Photographic

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone retaining wall landscape in Orange County for summer.

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Los Angeles.

This Carefree, Arizona home has some of the best mountain views. Landscape Designer: Chad Norris Photo Credits: John Drew
Photo of a southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun stone landscaping in Phoenix.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant, desert and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in San Francisco.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in San Francisco.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in San Francisco.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in San Francisco.