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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.
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.
Varney Point Boulder Wall & Step Project
Varney Point Boulder Wall & Step Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
BLC
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
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Retaining Wall Projects
Retaining Wall Projects
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Photo of a small contemporary front garden in Boston with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Creative Outdoor Stairs Options using Allan Block Retaining Walls
Creative Outdoor Stairs Options using Allan Block Retaining Walls
Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall SystemsAllan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems
Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Beautiful stair application with terraced walls and flowing pathway to a large patio. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation
Entry Walkway - Mortared Patterned Chestnut Brown Flagstone
Entry Walkway - Mortared Patterned Chestnut Brown Flagstone
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013
Key ResidentialKey Residential
LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
This is an example of a rustic back garden in Dallas.
Perry Street Rancher
Perry Street Rancher
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.
Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave
Contemporary side formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Plantig design and planting
Plantig design and planting
Renz LandscapesRenz Landscapes
Medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in Raleigh with brick paving.
Hoffman Residence
Hoffman Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
Photographer: Roger Foley
Photo of a classic front formal full sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path.
Montgomery Village Residence
Montgomery Village Residence
PostModern Landscape Architecture, LLCPostModern Landscape Architecture, LLC
David Post
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden for autumn in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Classic Rancher
Classic Rancher
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Inspiration for a traditional garden in San Francisco.
Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden
UserUser
Stone steps lead through the garden, winding their way past a crape myrtle. The original planting of shade loving hostas, ferns, ajuga and Spanish bluebells has been allowed to spread naturally. Border of mixed rhododendron and pines
Antoinette B's Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System on a 20x31 in Reno, NV
Antoinette B's Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System on a 20x31 in Reno, NV
Pro Dunk HoopsPro Dunk Hoops
Pro Dunk Silver basketball goal sits nicely in backyard of this Nevada home. The Court size is a nice 20' by 31', perfect for playing ball with family and friends. This is a Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System that was purchased in March of 2012. It was installed on a 20 ft wide by a 31 ft deep playing area in Reno, NV. Browse all of Antoinette B's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/antoinette-20x31-pro-dunk-platinum-basketball-system-802/
Garden Enclosure
Garden Enclosure
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
A fieldstone wall, topped with a mahogany rail fence, provides a garden enclosure and a backdrop for pear espalier. Robert Benson Photography
Expansive country side formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Casa Grande
Casa Grande
UserUser
Photo of a mediterranean front garden in Los Angeles.
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
A steep hillside is turned into a lush landscape using salvias, ornamental grasses, pomegranates and other easy care plants.
Inspiration for a classic sloped garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Steel Hex Web Deer Fence with Cedar Frame
Steel Hex Web Deer Fence with Cedar Frame
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal garden in New York with a vegetable patch.

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.
MODERN, MODERN, MODERN
MODERN, MODERN, MODERN
Hrano DesignHrano Design
Photo of a garden in San Francisco.
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