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Woodley Rd. Winnetka, IL
Woodley Rd. Winnetka, IL
Mike Crews PhotographyMike Crews Photography
Mike Crews Photography
This is an example of a classic back formal garden in Chicago with gravel.
Contemporary urban garden - Small - Barnes, SW London
Contemporary urban garden - Small - Barnes, SW London
Anna Helps Garden DesignAnna Helps Garden Design
Rendered raised beds, with sawn sandstone coping stones. Prunus lusitanica trees for screening, with mixed planting offering AYR interest.
Small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Japanese Garden in West Acton
Japanese Garden in West Acton
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in London.
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Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Photo of a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and natural stone paving.
California Country
California Country
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
The trellised terrace opens up to a quieter view of a magnificent existing redwood grove. A bluestone footbridge crosses a bioswale filled with clusters of ornamental grasses and perennials. In the distance, an existing below-grade greenhouse, renovated as part of the project program. Photography by Marion Brenner
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
Large classic back partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.
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Family Garden in St. Albans
Family Garden in St. Albans
Aoba LandscapesAoba Landscapes
A modern, contemporary space to relax and entertain that had plenty of space for a young family to play safely.
Medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in London with decking.
AILDM 2014 Landscape Design Awards - Gold Award - Outhouse Design
AILDM 2014 Landscape Design Awards - Gold Award - Outhouse Design
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)LDI (Landscape Design Institute)
Outhouse Design - Gold Award Winner
Design ideas for a medium sized retro courtyard partial sun garden in Sydney with concrete paving.
Bluestone Steps with Red Clay Risers and Walkway
Bluestone Steps with Red Clay Risers and Walkway
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Cut bluestone stair treads with red clay brick risers and walkway.
Inspiration for a large classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with brick paving.
Stylish City Refuge
Stylish City Refuge
Hufnagel Landscape Design & Construction GroupHufnagel Landscape Design & Construction Group
Small contemporary back garden in New York with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Island Garden Designed by : Bliss Garden Design
Design ideas for a modern formal fully shaded garden in Seattle.
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J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a classic garden in San Francisco.
Marshalls Drivesett Collection
Marshalls Drivesett Collection
JewsonJewson
Marshalls DRIVESETT COLLECTION INCLUDING DRIVESETT DECO, DRIVESET TEGULA, FIREDSTONE PAVING
Photo of a contemporary garden in West Midlands.
Bridges
Bridges
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
This is an example of an expansive traditional side formal partial sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Backyard Escape
Backyard Escape
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Grand Rapids with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Stairs
Stairs
CAPITOL HARDSCAPESCAPITOL HARDSCAPES
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back full sun garden for spring in Austin.

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.
Hilltop Manor
Hilltop Manor
Wesley Stout AssociatesWesley Stout Associates
Pea Stone Walkway, Parterre, Wood Bench, Fountain, Raised Planters, Vegetable Garden, Tennis Court, Barn
Expansive country back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and gravel.
Front yard for Japanese-style home
Front yard for Japanese-style home
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front driveway partial sun garden for autumn in Philadelphia.
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