Mismatched stepping stones lead the way from an outdoor entertaining area through an adorable white picket gate to the backyard's pool and poolhouse.

Grab lunch and a little shade under the poolhouse's pergola. Pool blue chairs and the planters' mix of seasonal annuals provide the cheery color.

The swimming pool got a face lift, and now homeowners can swim and lounge (love those green and blue floor cushions) with the beautiful backdrop of garden views.

Squishy chairs are the most fun way to lounge in between swims. Landscaper designers planned the pool's texturally-rich garden backdrop using a mix of herbaceous species with distinct foliage patterns. Different plants bloom as the seasons go by.