Backyard Inspiration - Part 2

As you know I'm working on my back yard design (see Backyard Inspiration post). Our shrubs are finally planted so our next step is to decide if we go with a pea gravel patio or with a wooden deck.    Here are a few more photos that are inspiring me right now. 

The Japanese-Inspired Garden 

The Contemporary pea gravel patio

photos 1 & 2 via

Photo 3 via