The homeowners had a small concrete patio in their back yard that they wanted to replace and expand. We used Belgard “Cambridge Cobble” pavers to provide a larger and more usable space, including an area with a sitting wall designated to be used for sitting around a fire. We finished by building up beds and installing plants to provide year round interest and textures to soften the hardscape. With the patio facing direct afternoon sunlight we also needed to do something to keep the area cooler, which the plants will do.