![Space Defined Decomposed granite walk with perennial border](https://i0.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145941/SassyCow4.jpg?w=454&h=340)
The outdoor dining space has been defined by the beds. The beds are showcased with natural stone curbing to match the walks.
![Conceptual Design Summer Shelter landscape design](https://i1.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15150021/Sassy-Cow-page-0.jpg?w=220&h=340)
The Conceptual Design focused on softening the shelter with mass perennial plantings. It also introduced paths for foot traffic that worked with the existing architecture.
![Summer Color Mass planting of perennials](https://i2.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145945/SassyCow5.jpg?w=454&h=340)
Summer blooming perennials were the focus of this display due to scheduled events during this time.
![Before Summer Shelter landscape renovation before photo](https://i2.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145931/SassyCow2.jpg?w=304&h=228)
Patchy turf and a lot of concrete kept the space uninviting.
![Defined Beds Decomposed granite walk adjacent to perennial border](https://i0.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15150005/SassyCow9.jpg?w=171&h=228)
The curbing pulls off of the lines of the shelter which makes the spaces unified.
![Perennial Scheme Summer perennial blooms](https://i2.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145950/SassyCow6.jpg?w=171&h=228)
Plenty of color is in view during the hot Summer months. Strong textured plants like Russian Sage balance the softer textured Prairie Dropseed and Catmint well.
![Before Summer Shelter landscape renovation before photo](https://i0.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145928/SassyCow1.jpg?w=303&h=228)
The original site had the shelter installed without any transition of grade around it.
![Defined Walks Perennial texture adjacent to flagstone walk](https://i1.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145955/SassyCow7.jpg?w=171&h=228)
The new Decomposed Granite walks define the space nicely and help balance of the loose texture of the perennials.
![Summer Color Mass perennial planting in bloom](https://i1.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15150001/SassyCow8.jpg?w=408&h=543)
Huge color and texture provide plenty to look at while sitting in the shelter.
![New Walks and Plantings Flagstone landing with limestone curb](https://i2.wp.com/media.ulsites.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/01/15145937/SassyCow3.jpg?w=724&h=543)
New flagstone walks and steps were installed to transition the grade. Perennials were installed to balance the hardscaping.