Elegant concrete paver patio photo in Salt Lake City with a fire pit and no cover

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Design: Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
Photo of a craftsman landscaping in San Francisco.

A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones

Photo of a contemporary full sun landscaping in Seattle.

variegated solomon jasminoides, meulenbachia, tuberous begonia, garten meister, lime scotch moss.
Example of a tuscan home design design in Portland Maine

Backyard patio with large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns and other shade plants Erik Jones

Patio - large modern courtyard patio idea in Seattle

Home design - zen home design idea in San Francisco

A landscape project by Barrett Law Care in Minneapolis. We installed Stair Stacker steps and filled with Gray Trap Rock as well as concrete steppers, creating a pathway from the front to the backyard area. We also planted Blue Moon Hosta, Wide Brim Hosta, Green Carpet Pachysandra, Scotch Moss, and Taunton Yew. We finished the project by installing custom brown mulch and sod.

A landscape project by Barrett Law Care in Minneapolis. We installed Stair Stacker steps and filled with Gray Trap Rock as well as concrete steppers, creating a pathway from the front to the backyard area. We also planted Blue Moon Hosta, Wide Brim Hosta, Green Carpet Pachysandra, Scotch Moss, and Taunton Yew. We finished the project by installing custom brown mulch and sod.

A pond and stream are hidden along these steps. Backyard steps utilize large flagstone pieces. Irish moss, blue star creeper, scotch moss, and mini mondo grass are a few of the plants growing between the stones. This yard has over 60 Japanese Maples and lots of ferns, ligularias, hydrangeas, and other shade plants Erik Jones

A landscape project by Barrett Law Care in Minneapolis. We installed Stair Stacker steps and filled with Gray Trap Rock as well as concrete steppers, creating a pathway from the front to the backyard area. We also planted Blue Moon Hosta, Wide Brim Hosta, Green Carpet Pachysandra, Scotch Moss, and Taunton Yew. We finished the project by installing custom brown mulch and sod.

A landscape project by Barrett Law Care in Minneapolis. We installed Stair Stacker steps and filled with Gray Trap Rock as well as concrete steppers, creating a pathway from the front to the backyard area. We also planted Blue Moon Hosta, Wide Brim Hosta, Green Carpet Pachysandra, Scotch Moss, and Taunton Yew. We finished the project by installing custom brown mulch and sod.

Anna M Campbell
Inspiration for a small modern backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Portland with no cover

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Board-formed concrete planters house conifers, maples and moss, appropriate to the Pacific Northwest climate. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Situated in old Palo Alto, CA, this historic 1905 Craftsman style home now has a stunning landscape to match its custom hand-crafted interior. Our firm had a blank slate with the landscape, and carved out a number of spaces that this young and vibrant family could use for gathering, entertaining, dining, gardening and general relaxation. Mature screen planting, colorful perennials, citrus trees, ornamental grasses, and lots of depth and texture are found throughout the many planting beds. In effort to conserve water, the main open spaces were covered with a foot friendly, decorative gravel. Giving the family a great space for large gatherings, all while saving water.

Scotch moss and pebbles surround a basalt dish rock. Juniper wood raised vegetable beds provide a bench for passersby to sit.
Photo of a traditional side yard water fountain landscape in Seattle.

Vibrant Scotch Moss blankets an area of the garden with extensive tree roots where shrub planting wouldn't have been possible.
Photo of a modern landscaping in Vancouver.

Japanese fusion landscape design. Circular front yard patio with bubbling stone water feature as the focal point. Colourful garden foliage with wonderful textural interest including Japanese Maple, golden scotch moss, blue fescue grass, and hosta just to name a few. This award winning project received 2 "Awards of Excellence" from both Landscape Ontario and Unilock Life in 2008. Landscape Design & Photography by Melanie Rekola