This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard stone garden path in New York for summer.

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Orange County for spring.

An extensive boulder retaining wall creates a winding path down to the lake. The tree and shrubs along the way add color and depth to the path.
Photo of a contemporary full sun hillside gravel retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis for spring.

The side entrance to the garden has colorful container gardens featuring great floral and foliage plantings.
Photo of a small traditional shade backyard concrete paver landscaping in DC Metro for summer.

Stone steps leading to patio with moss
This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Other.

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Houston for summer.

Bocce Ball court with decomposed granite
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone garden path in San Diego for spring.

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

A superior paver walk can serve as a mysterious and intriguing path through the farthest reaches of the garden.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional shade backyard concrete paver garden path for summer.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Milwaukee.

Contrasts of color and texture bring this side yard to life, as a stepping-stone path immersed in silver Dymondia winds through selections of Berberis 'Orange Rocket', Anemone 'September Charm', Miscanthus 'Morning Light', dark purple Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist', and yellow-variegated 'Butterfly' Japanese Maple. A weeping purple 'Garnet' specimen maple may be seen in the foreground. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

photography by raul garcia
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun pond in Denver.

A natural rock pathway winds around a beautiful garden outcrop providing lawn access to driveway and parking. Redmond, WA.
Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard gravel garden path in Seattle.

This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.

The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

View from under the beech toward the bluestone patio.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun courtyard brick formal garden in Boston.

Close up view of rugged stone slab steps that are fitted gracefully into the stone veneered wall and lead down to the lowest terrace that looks out over the river gorge below. These steps are carfeully integrated with the boulders to give the effect of these being carved right out of the natural bedrock. They look rugged but they are smooth even surfaces, set at an easy, walking cadence so going from the top to the bottom of the whole terrace system is a very easy and comfortable barefoot stroll. Photos Jane Luce