Cornerstone Landscapes

Right-Size It The width of a path needs to match the purpose. A main path, such as one leading to a front door or into a backyard should be wide enough for a comfortable passage. You can be more flexible with the widths of secondary paths, or of those that connect less visited parts of the landscape. The landscape pros we spoke with agree that a primary path should feel gracious and inviting.

Photos by Caitlyn Atkinson Yard at a Glance Who lives here: A couple Location: Santa Barbara, California Size: 5 acres Landscape architect: CJM::LA Landscape contractor: Cornerstone Landscapes Here’s a glimpse of the renovated house with its new landscaping and impressive stone chimney, which inspired the masonry choices throughout the yard. The stone block retaining wall around the driveway was inspired by existing dry-stacked stone block walls.

1. You Have a Site Plan From a Landscape Architect A landscaping contractor executes garden and hardscaping plans that have been drawn up by a landscape architect or designer. Once you have the design in hand (known as the “site plan”), you can hire a landscape contractor to complete the work and make your garden dream come true. 2.