A custom built decorative lattice screen was constructed to minimize the appearance of the heat pump and gas meters. Rudbeckia, Crocosmia, Hosta and Hydrangea add floral interest throughout the summer. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

Late fall after the first growing season. The plantings were installed in June and are already starting to fill out.
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Moss covered boulders and drystack stone combine beautifully and look right at home in this natural setting. The steps are thick cut bluestone to match the stone used for the patio and walk leading to this space.

A low maintenance, easy care selection of tough perennials offering a long season of interest and flowers. The incentive for this planting space is to hide a long series of septic tank covers. They've completely disappeared under this sea of Willowleaf Amsonia, Salvia, Coneflowers, tall Henry Eilers Rudbeckia, and Prairie Dropseed. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

This is an example of a huge mediterranean full sun hillside gravel garden path in Los Angeles for summer.

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.

An irregular Bluestone patio flows gracefully from the porch of this home and is accented with a small garden pond tucked into one side. This new garden space is connected to the front of the property with matching Bluestone stepping stones. Photography by Katherine Palmer

A closer view of this summer planting scene. Rudbeckia, Allium and Butterfly Weed are catching the last rays of sun in this August garden scene. During the day, bumbles and butterflies are frequent visitors. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

Photo Credit: Ryan Corrigan
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Side view of the boulders and bluestone slabs stairs.
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Rudbeckia, Allium and Butterfly Weed are catching the last rays of sun in this August garden scene. During the day, bumbles and butterflies are frequent visitors. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

Photo of a huge mediterranean full sun hillside gravel garden path in Los Angeles for summer.

Photo of a huge mediterranean full sun hillside stone garden path in Los Angeles for summer.

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Paver patio with drought tolerant plant material.
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This shaded woodland garden called out for a path to lead down to the creek at the bottom of the property in Athens, GA. The stonework has an aged look, in keeping with the historic neighbourhood, while the curved layout and the mixture of brick and stone softens the overall look. A channel installed under the path ensures correct drainage of rainwater. ZoomWorks

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard landscaping in Chicago for summer.

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The garden terraces as viewed from the home. The plant selections are chosen primarily for their foliage contrast and interest. A few flowering plants add to the interest at different times of the year. Here the Hot Lips Chelone is flowering along with the White wood aster. Phtography by Katherine Palmer