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Colorado Native Landscape
Colorado Native Landscape
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
Medium sized classic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with natural stone paving.
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Modern Hideout in Bucktown
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of a small modern back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
庭石や植栽と大津垣が見事に調和
庭石や植栽と大津垣が見事に調和
株式会社タカショー株式会社タカショー
使用商品：エコ竹大津垣19型（イエロー）
World-inspired garden in Other.
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Fire Features
Fire Features
Stone CenterStone Center
Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Redbrick Roseville
Redbrick Roseville
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Inspiration for a large classic back formal partial sun garden in New York.
Aménagement d'une entrée de maison
Aménagement d'une entrée de maison
ENVIE JARDINENVIE JARDIN
Photo of a large contemporary front full sun garden in Rennes with a garden path and gravel.
Seating with Fire Pit
Seating with Fire Pit
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Studio H Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
Council Ring - Fire Pit
Council Ring - Fire Pit
kday72kday72
Our first fire! Designed by: ENVIRONMENTS Studio
Inspiration for a large scandinavian back full sun garden in Chicago with a fire feature.
College Crescent
College Crescent
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
Design ideas for a world-inspired side garden in London with natural stone paving.
Plant Ideas & Colorful Combinations
Plant Ideas & Colorful Combinations
Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLCAustin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' - Hummingbird Summersweet: These fragrant white spike flowers mix well with perennials and shrubs alike, there late summer blooms are followed by a fabulous yellow fall color display. A wonderful addition to any pollinator garden. Zones 4-9 Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted Spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Turtle Lake Garden
Turtle Lake Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Inspiration for a classic garden in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Woodland Retreat
Woodland Retreat
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Irregular bluestone stepper path and woodland shade garden.
Traditional fully shaded garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Lake House
Lake House
Castanes Architects PSCastanes Architects PS
Custom made corten steel entry gate is laser cut to mimic the inlays in the walnut entry door. Phot: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun garden in Seattle.
Tiburon Hillside
Tiburon Hillside
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
The hillside garden responds to movement of the wind, flow of the water and warmth of the sun with an artful integration of storm water management practices. Rhythmic landforms and a grassy swale slow stormwater flow, allowing it to percolate into the ground and divert it away from the house. The meandering path and sitting area nestle in a warm pallet of colors maximizing the use of the side property and views of the San Francisco Bay. Low maintenance and drought & deer tolerant planting provide a gracious transition between the built environment and the adjoining openlands. Michele Lee Wilson Photography
Pottery in the Garden
Pottery in the Garden
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a contemporary back garden for autumn in Seattle with a potted garden and gravel.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
markdesign, llcmarkdesign, llc
Outdoor furniture: EMU from Room & Board. Photography by: Chris Martinez
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Albuquerque with lawn edging.

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.
Home Farm and Garden
Home Farm and Garden
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
A gravel path leads the viewer around the south lawn, unfolding changing views at every turn. -Chauncey Freeman
This is an example of a large classic back full sun garden in Other with gravel and a garden path.
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