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Backyard Garden
Backyard Garden
Summerland Homes & GardensSummerland Homes & Gardens
This once empty yard was transformed with perennial gardens, raised garden beds, a cute chicken coop, and boxwood hedge with a garden gate. The raised beds are home to strawberries, vegetables, herbs, lavender and annuals.
Burns Avenue
Burns Avenue
Stride StudiosStride Studios
William Ripley
Classic back fully shaded garden fence in Cincinnati.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Saucier + Flynn, Ltd.Saucier + Flynn, Ltd.
Inspiration for a classic garden in Burlington with a vegetable patch.
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Texas Full Sun
Texas Full Sun
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Photo of a medium sized classic front full sun garden for spring in Austin.
A Progressive Mission Style Estate in San Juan
A Progressive Mission Style Estate in San Juan
GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.GRADY-O-GRADY Construction & Development, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean side partial sun pergola in Orange County.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Design ideas for a traditional back formal full sun garden in Burlington with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Shoreline Cottage Garden
Shoreline Cottage Garden
MJ McCabe-Garden DesignMJ McCabe-Garden Design
M J McCabe-Garden Design
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical front formal garden in Bridgeport with a garden path and gravel.
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Krumlauff-Weidemann Woodland Garden
Krumlauff-Weidemann Woodland Garden
Richard Clayton BarrettRichard Clayton Barrett
This is an example of a traditional courtyard garden steps in Kansas City.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
This is an example of a mediterranean sloped garden steps in Los Angeles.
Exterior
Exterior
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
A John Kraemer & Sons home in Edina, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back garden in Minneapolis with a flowerbed.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo Credit: Michele Lee Wilson
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Photo of a large traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving and a raised bed.
Making the Best of a Forgotten Space
Making the Best of a Forgotten Space
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
...unless there is a quiet spot designed into the space to sit, relax, read a book or take a nap. This simple get-away spot is what is located beyond the "pinch-point" mentioned in a previous photo.
Vernon Hills Residence Entry Garden
Vernon Hills Residence Entry Garden
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Design & Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA
Photo of a small classic front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Personal garden - 'La Maison'
Personal garden - 'La Maison'
Landscapes & CieLandscapes & Cie
Clare Obéron
This is an example of a classic garden in Rennes.
West Newton Residence
West Newton Residence
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
This is an example of a large classic back driveway garden for winter in Boston with natural stone paving.
Hidden Hills Cottage
Hidden Hills Cottage
Moondrop InteriorsMoondrop Interiors
Designed by Chelsea Pineda Interiors Landscape by New Leaf Landscape
Design ideas for a classic front garden fence in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
A planted garden path
A planted garden path
UserUser
A front yard landscaping project located in northern New Jersey. It is late May and the garden path is in full bloom. This front yard landscaping design changes every few weeks. Landscape Design and Installation Services in the NY and NJ areas. 845-590-7306

Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
Buddha Water Feature and Pergola
Buddha Water Feature and Pergola
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
This Buddha statue fountain was designed by John Davies back in 2010. It compliments the style of the architecture and has a tranquil sound when the inside the courtyard. Built by Tony Vitale and Landscape Logic.
Mid-century Modern Now
Mid-century Modern Now
Robert Leeper LandscapesRobert Leeper Landscapes
Ed Lehmann
Design ideas for a midcentury front xeriscape garden in Austin.
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