The new patio connects to a fire pit lounge area via the wood walkway. Naber worked with McCullough Landscape to fashion the cement and rock patio. Decomposed granite replaced the grass, and Naber planted succulents from her wedding alongside cacti and native plants for a more drought-tolerant landscape. Photo 4 of 12 in Before & After: A Neglected 1960s Ranch-Style Home Gets a Sunny Outdoor Connection

Before & After: A Neglected 1960s Ranch-Style Home Gets a Sunny Outdoor Connection

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The new patio connects to a fire pit lounge area via the wood walkway. Naber worked with McCullough Landscape to fashion the cement and rock patio. Decomposed granite replaced the grass, and Naber planted succulents from her wedding alongside cacti and native plants for a more drought-tolerant landscape.