Rugged Riverside Garden Oasis
Designer Mike Albert turns this woodsy backyard into a picture-perfect oasis with stonework walls, patio and a fire pit, a meandering stream complete with a waterfall and masses of blooming and evergreen plants to provide year-round color.

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Fire Pit Framed by Rugged Stone Retaining Wall
A stone retaining wall and low-growing shrubs add a level of privacy to the picturesque fire pit.
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Waterfall Framed by Coneflowers
Colorful coneflowers grow at the edge of a backyard waterfall.
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Rugged Fire Pit With Rocking Chairs
Woven all-weather rocking chairs create comfortable outdoor seating around the rugged fire pit. Overlooking the grounds of a woodland retreat, the rustic patio is intended for all-season use.
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Stone Paver Walkway
Lean trees surround the idyllic backyard and stone paver walkway.
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Stone Paver Walkway Trimmed With Green Grass
Rugged rocks and smooth stone pavers are scattered along the edge of the lush lawn leading to the fire pit patio.
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