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Budget, Affordable Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Small classic side garden in Dorset.
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
Fulham Garden 3
Fulham Garden 3
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Photo of a small contemporary back garden in London.
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
This is an example of a small classic courtyard partial sun garden for spring in London with an outdoor sport court and brick paving.
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A stone address marker and bluestone steppers lead you from the driveway entrance to the front walk. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Simsbury Spa Retreat
Simsbury Spa Retreat
Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLCDian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for autumn in Bridgeport with a pond and concrete paving.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
E17 Secluded Family Garden
E17 Secluded Family Garden
Sarah Kay Garden DesignSarah Kay Garden Design
Bespoke oak bench provides a secluded seating area at the back of the garden
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
猫と暮らす中庭のある家
猫と暮らす中庭のある家
猫と建築社猫と建築社
猫を安心して遊ばせることが出来る中庭。 ウッドデッキ、モルタル、芝、土など様々な素材で五感を刺激し、室内飼いの猫たちのストレスを軽減。 木登りしたり走り回ったり隠れたりと本能的な行動を促すこともまた環境エンリッチメントの向上につながっている。 程よい間隔のルーバーフェンスは猫の脱走を防止しつつ、猫たちが外を眺めて楽しむことも出来る。
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired side xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pond and natural stone paving.
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
Cool outdoor shower with teak and deck floor. Railroad ties found on the property were repurposed to create a privacy screen for this showering space.
Our work
Our work
U.S. Green Pros a division of AKA LandscapesU.S. Green Pros a division of AKA Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Charlotte with mulch.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Design ideas for a classic side formal full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham
Positive Garden LtdPositive Garden Ltd
Small modern garden landscaping in Clapham. Porcelain tiles, drainage, painting, lighting. Water feature wall cladded with multi slate panels. Raised beds constructed from hollow/solid dense concrete blocks, rendered and painted. Designer: Honor Holmes Garden Design Positive Garden Ltd
Wallingford Small Space Art Garden
Wallingford Small Space Art Garden
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney
Photo of a small classic back formal and private full sun garden in Seattle.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Small Frontyard
Small Frontyard
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Cedar gate with arbour entrance to the backyard. Flagstone landing with cobblestone border.
Design ideas for a small traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone paving.
sycamore mulch-less conversion
sycamore mulch-less conversion
Teach ‘em to Fish LandscapingTeach ‘em to Fish Landscaping
Design ideas for a small modern front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Budget, Affordable 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.
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