Stone Landscaping Ideas

This xeric landscape design is based on a desire for a front yard that is not only water wise, but colorful, interesting, and bird and bee friendly. I was able to use some water saving ideas for the garden while working around the homeowner’s beautiful and mature silver maple tree. We started by removing all of the thirsty turf and installing a drip irrigation system that efficiently waters each plant individually at its roots. I then designed a water wise front yard garden with bermed areas for contour, moss rock boulders for year round visual interest, pathways for navigating the garden, evergreen plants for winter greenery, and shrubs and perennials that bloom from early spring to late fall for as much color as possible through three seasons. The homeowners wanted a very detailed plant design, so I created two versions of the design, one with a plant key and the other with plant labels. The plant pallet features xeric shrubs and perennials that attract pollinators such as bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Many of the shrubs provide berries, not only for the birds, but also for the homeowners to enjoy. There are perennial herbs, medicinal plants and Colorado natives in the landscape design as well. This variety of plants transformed the front yard into a space that is water wise and functional as well as beautiful.

Robert LaPlante
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard stone landscaping in Philadelphia.

This breezeway is a unique architectural detail that connects the garage to the main house.
Inspiration for a transitional partial sun stone garden path in Other.

Water garden pond and stream in this tropical backyard. Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. designed and installed the pond and stream
This is an example of a small tropical shade backyard stone water fountain landscape in Miami.

Photo of a small modern full sun front yard stone landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Garden Entry - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Orange County for spring.

There is a drop of over five feet from the fire patio to the grassy landing below which leads to a walk-out bedroom patio. A patio off the bedroom can be the perfect place to wind down before bed or to wake up with nature.

Cobblestone driveway apron and garden borders. - ©2015 Brian Hill
Design ideas for a large traditional side yard stone driveway in Boston.

Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard stone retaining wall landscape in New York.

Very private backyard enclave waterfall
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro for summer.

Boulder Fountain with Dry Creek, succulents, and low water grasses. Photo by Ketti Kupper
Inspiration for a small rustic drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

Photo of a large traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Chicago.

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

This is an example of a large asian partial sun backyard stone landscaping in New York.

Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
Inspiration for a small traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in DC Metro.

The client wanted patio space for a chair so she could relax in the sun when the mood struck. The only spot in the yard with any sun is near the fence gate. A full-range New York Bluestone patio was added using 30” x 30” slabs. These slabs are dry-set so leveling was a challenge.

Entrance walk edged with pineleaf penstemon and daylily. Spears Horn Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Albuquerque for summer.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro for summer.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small modern backyard stone water fountain landscape in Orange County.