The gardens in their first year. All of the plants are native to the Northeast. Joe Pye Weed is front and center here.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Portland Maine for summer.

A tiny urban space packs a visual punch. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Jaylene Walter www.jwlic.com
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard raised garden bed in Portland.

Santa Barbara lifestyle with this gated 5,200 square foot estate affords serenity and privacy while incorporating the finest materials and craftsmanship. Visually striking interiors are enhanced by a sparkling bay view and spectacular landscaping with heritage oaks, rose and dahlia gardens and a picturesque splash pool. Just two minutes to Marin’s finest private schools.

The round rock path leads through fragrant thyme, blue oat grass, iris, ceanothus, rosmary, pine, lavender and blanket flower to a patio by the sea. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford

Large pots of herbs were used as decorative and practical garden features.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in New York.

Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional shade stone landscaping in Boston.

Stepping stones lead you to...
Photo of a small traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in Portland for spring.

Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted Spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard gravel formal garden in Other.

A pathway system was gracefully carved into the steep slope via a series of switchbacks, leading to a promontory view of the valley and distant Butano Ridge.

As the summer heats up the perennials explode. And typically the only ones who would notice in this area of the property are the hummingbirds and butterflies...

Display of spring annuals in a residential courtyard
Photo of a traditional partial sun landscaping in Chicago for spring.

Cabbages, kale, and other leafy greens in a formal parterre at the Montreal Botanic Garden.
Design ideas for a traditional vegetable garden landscape in Burlington.

An enclosed gazebo provides a comfortable place in the garden for gathering or quiet time in any weather. (Photo by Mike Crews)
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard brick landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Inspiration for a large traditional full sun hillside mulch landscaping in San Francisco.

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Other for summer.

Entry way to the 2 acre hillside home.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Los Angeles for spring.

Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Chicago.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Seattle.