1.Cut a long slot along the edge of your rectangular flagstone patio for a fire trough, then place a sofa and coffee table in front to create an open-air living room.
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2.Lay a herringbone brick path; it crunches underfoot and stays slip-free even in the rain.
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3.Sprinkle Star Creeper seeds into a planter—when the tiny blue-purple blooms open, it feels like a piece of night sky landed in the yard.
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4.Turkish Speedwell blankets the ground so thickly that when it blooms in spring, the yard looks like it’s wearing a blue velvet rug.
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5.In your flagstone patio, lay a winding path with various flowers on both sides to add color and vitality to the outdoor space.
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6.Lay light wood planks on the rooftop terrace, add black wicker sofas and a low fire bowl, and the city lights are right above you.
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7.Stack a ring of fieldstone on the gravel to make a simple fire pit; light it at night and pull up four chairs for easy conversation.
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8.Plant a mix of succulents—sedum, cacti, whatever—in the front yard, top with gravel, and forget about watering.
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