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佇む庭
佇む庭
株式会社クローバーガーデン株式会社クローバーガーデン
撮影者：クローバーガーデン
Photo of a world-inspired back formal garden in Tokyo Suburbs with gravel.
Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home
Newport Coast - Santa Barbara Style Home
Homer Oatman, AIAHomer Oatman, AIA
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Orange County with a vegetable patch.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
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Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
This is an example of a medium sized retro back formal partial sun pergola in San Diego with a potted garden and gravel.
Harmonie von Haus und Garten warme Farbtöne ziehen sich durch die gesamte Gesta
Harmonie von Haus und Garten warme Farbtöne ziehen sich durch die gesamte Gesta
Albrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbHAlbrecht Bühler Baum und Garten GmbH
Inspiration for a large farmhouse back formal full sun garden for summer in Stuttgart with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
A modern, enclosed front garden driveway
A modern, enclosed front garden driveway
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Paul Debois
Photo of a modern garden in London.
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a modern front garden in San Francisco.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Royal FenceRoyal Fence
Photo of a medium sized rural back fully shaded garden in Nashville.
Appleton Way
Appleton Way
Peters ArchitecturePeters Architecture
Clark Dugger Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and gravel.
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Contemporary Modern Rebuild on 10th Avenue & K Street
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This large expanse of lawn needed a major make over. Designer added many color full water wise shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials. Took out 85% of existing lawn and added a new patio, steps, garden with grow boxes and strategic screens too. Designed for maximum enjoyment and preserving/enhancing their views while saving much water and maintenance. Rick Laughlin, APLD
CHALET MORALEJA
CHALET MORALEJA
NIZA JARDINERIANIZA JARDINERIA
Contemporary back partial sun garden in Madrid with lawn edging.
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.
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
Mudd
Mudd
The Pond GnomeThe Pond Gnome
The new waterfall is now a place that the birds REALLY enjoy!
Photo of a small mediterranean back full sun garden in Phoenix with a pond.
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.
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Arts and Crafts Woodland Home Gardens, Phoenixville
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
This is an example of a large rustic back formal partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Villa Firenze
Villa Firenze
Richard Manion Architecture Inc.Richard Manion Architecture Inc.
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.

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.
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
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