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LOS ALTOS HILLS
LOS ALTOS HILLS
Greenblott DesignGreenblott Design
Inspiration for a modern garden.
A Unique Cobblestone Driveway
A Unique Cobblestone Driveway
Stone FarmStone Farm
What an approach! A combination of European sandstone, reclaimed curbing and Belgian Porphyry squares create one stunning and functional driveway, built to last a lifetime.
Concrete water fountain
Concrete water fountain
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Sideyard modern water feature. The fountain is located off the living room window to enjoy from both the living area and kitchen. Concrete stepping pads extend over the fountain and into the artificial turf area in the rear yard. Succulents and grasses are planted throughout the yard.
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Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion
Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Stone "Dry Creek" with retaing walls & built in bench Jane Luce
Medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A wide flagstone and gravel pathway wraps around the house; lined with Ponderosa Pine, Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens', Erica 'Mediterranean Pink', and Prunus laurocerasus.
cottage garden
cottage garden
Claudia De Yong Garden DesignClaudia De Yong Garden Design
all claudia de yong- long view of meandering brick path leads to a greenhouse, it is planted on one side with hornbeam hedge and the other a bed against wall of house is edged in buxux, with thyme, heuchera palace purple, astrantia, luzula nivea and various climbers
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Memorial - Spring Valley
Memorial - Spring Valley
Designs By ElizabethDesigns By Elizabeth
Photo of a large mediterranean front full sun garden for summer in Houston with gravel and a flowerbed.
Cedar Fence & Gate with copper pipe
Cedar Fence & Gate with copper pipe
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
An Asian Style entry courtyard draws inspiration from the 1980's home's Asian Style roof-line and the owner's crane sculptures. Donna Giguere Landscape Design
Vegetable garden
Vegetable garden
Claudia BarberClaudia Barber
Traditional garden in Burlington with a raised bed.
Moongate
Moongate
UserUser
A moongate set in a trellis provides the separation between a dining terrace and small garden beyond. A Leonard
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in Boston.
A Complete Renovation
A Complete Renovation
Gurley's Azalea GardenGurley's Azalea Garden
Gurley's Azalea Garden
Photo of a classic garden in Nashville.
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.
Lisle Residence
Lisle Residence
Grant and Power LandscapingGrant and Power Landscaping
Submerged lighting can create a warm glow and help draw attention to water features. Photo By Linda Oyama Bryan
Photo of a rustic garden in Chicago with a water feature.
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.
Informal Backyard Landscaping, Winnetka, Illinois
Informal Backyard Landscaping, Winnetka, Illinois
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Informal Backyard Garden Design, Winnetka, Illinois using perennial plants to attract butterflies and a stone path leading to the home.
steel and stucco walls
steel and stucco walls
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
cor-ten steel plates between concrete and stucco walls
Design ideas for a modern garden wall in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Matisse Garden
Matisse Garden
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Classic partial sun pergola in Boston.
Mine Road Farm - Exterior
Mine Road Farm - Exterior
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Design ideas for a country sloped garden in Philadelphia.

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.
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Large contemporary back partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a potted garden and decking.
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