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Large contemporary garden
Large contemporary garden
Christine Wilkie Garden DesignChristine Wilkie Garden Design
This upwardly sloping rear garden in Hertfordshire, measuring around 300sqm, was a relatively blank canvas. The brief was to create a garden with a distinctive, classic contemporary look using clean, formal lines that would complement the modern interior and exterior of the house. A large expanse of lawn was desirable however the design divided this into three separate green spaces that exploited the change in ground levels. A series of steps lead from the lower limestone patio to the main lawn. It was important to capture the afternoon sun so a second limestone patio/sun terrace was created on the upper level, edged with granite setts and surrounded by planting in raised beds. A key feature in the garden is an atmospheric pergola walk that straddles a pathway of stepping stones and granite chippings, flanked by architectural shrubs and low box hedging.
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
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.
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Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
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Newly built vegetable garden. Beds are 4 inch cedar, pathways are river stone, contained on the perimeter by steel edging. Critterfence deters rabbits without obscuring the architecture of the garden. In the rear, support posts contain raspberries.
Mow-less Bounty
Mow-less Bounty
Roxy DesignsRoxy Designs
Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Seat Walls & Garden Walls
Seat Walls & Garden Walls
London Stoneworks LLCLondon Stoneworks LLC
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Medium sized contemporary front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Alameda Residence
Alameda Residence
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.
Raised Box Garden, complete and planted
Raised Box Garden, complete and planted
Nottoway GardenersNottoway Gardeners
Paul Britt photo
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden for autumn in Other with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Dry Streams, Rain Gardens and Bog Gardens
Dry Streams, Rain Gardens and Bog Gardens
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
This dry stream bed was hand excavated around the tree roots. Newly planted River Oats will soon fill in and help to remediate toxins.
Bohemian garden in Other.
The Barnes House 3 - Garden & house exterior
The Barnes House 3 - Garden & house exterior
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdFraher & Findlay Architects Ltd
The garden was transformed to include a natural woodland path leading to a hidden garden office, with sapele and larch used for the rear doors and timber cladding, which will naturally age to a silver grey hue.
A Country garden
A Country garden
Silva LandscapesSilva Landscapes
Photo of a garden in London.
Edinburgh Ornamental Productive Garden
Edinburgh Ornamental Productive Garden
McQue GardensMcQue Gardens
Paul Johnston of Copper Mango
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Haddonfield NJ Residence
Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.Ledden Palimeno Landscape Co.
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Philadelphia.
Banbury - Oxfordshire
Banbury - Oxfordshire
Tectonic - Landscape, Architecture & Garden DesignTectonic - Landscape, Architecture & Garden Design
Photo of an expansive farmhouse garden in London.
Custom Greenhouses
Custom Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
Our Cottage 8x10 double glass greenhouse offers unbeatable insulation for colder climates. With additional ventilation and decorative options, this is the jewel in your yard.
Ross
Ross
Wasson NurseryWasson Nursery
Expansive farmhouse sloped garden for spring in Indianapolis with a water feature.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a garden in London.
Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
Diversified Contractors / DC PatioDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
This is an example of a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Chalk Farm - West London
Chalk Farm - West London
Adolfo Harrison GardensAdolfo Harrison Gardens
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.

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.
Landscape Contracting
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Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
This is an example of a traditional full sun garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick paving.
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