Category: Rocks & Stones
Fun Path from Backyard
This little meandering pathway form the backyard along the side yard is very cool. It has a magical touch that I really appreciate. The stone tiles are really cool, and they look like they are very precise in their geometry. The bushes are also very nice, and actually look like they are pretty low maintenance. [...]
Fence and Stone Path
Here is another simple yard design that works very well. Seriously, you do not need to break the bank or spend an unreasonable amount of time on your yard design to make it look nice and creative. I love the bushed growing on the side of the fence, and the stone path if really cute [...]
Backyard Rock Garden with Pool
I really like rock gardens because they give you a rich landscape without requiring as much maintenance. This also goes a long way towards saving the homeowner money, and with a property such as this one that can be a big deal. Now, if you have a smaller property, you can still do a nice [...]
Rock Garden with Pond
This is the ultimate rock garden and pond, and let me tell you why. I don’t think this is a naturally occurring pond, but they have gone to great lengths to make it look like it is. The fact that I do not feel sure says a lot about the skill of this landscape designer. [...]
Little Waterfall in Garden
Earlier I wrote about how it is nice to see natural creeks and such on properties, but that a manmade one can work well too. IN this design we have exactly what I have been talking about. Not all artificial creeks and waterfalls are made equal, and this fantastic design shows why. The rock work [...]
Classy Gazebo
It is always nice to see a yard that has the potential to be more than it is. With covered gazebos like this you can have cookouts and even wedding ceremonies. In fact, a popular thing nowadays is renting out your backyard for weddings and other events. It is not just the gazebo that makes [...]
View of Trees
When you have a spot on your property that gives you a view such as this, then you do not need to do a ton of landscaping because the spot stands for itself. Now, you may need to clear out underbrush and other yard debris from the area to keep it clear, but other than [...]
Little Bridge
I love this backyard landscape because what it does it use some elements that I love seeing in yard designs. We will start with the bridge and work our way around the design. The bridge is small and lovely, and its deep green adds a lot to the aesthetic. The little creek running under it [...]
Large Yard with Rockwork and Fountain
This is a great open spot, and it goes to show that if you have a larger piece of property from which to employ your backyard landscape ideas, you do not need to have a ton of details to make it beautiful. If you look at this design, what you will see is very simple: [...]
Clean and Crisp
This is a great backyard landscape design because it is big, lovely, crisp and clean. These elements really come together nicely to form a cohesive design aesthetic. I love the gravel part of the yard, and the brick border between it and the grass is a nice touch too. It helps give the yard design [...]
