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Affordable Expansive Garden Ideas and Designs

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Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i
Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
The Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit is constructed with 11 Gauge Cor-Ten Steel for maximum durability and rustic antique appearance. Cor-Ten, also known as Weathering Steel, is a steel alloy which was developed to eliminate the need for painting and form a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather. The overall outside dimensions of the Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 20” tall. The fire bowl opening dimensions are 42” long x 18” deep x 4” tall. The gas burning option comes standard with a 75,000 BTU Burner and accommodates 90 lbs. of fire glass. Fire Glass sold separately. Options Available: - Wood Burning - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl. (14" deep) - Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas burner kit - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned below the grate. You would purchase this configuration if you are using ceramic logs or if you wanted to start a natural wood fire with gas. (14" deep) - Glass or Lava Rock burning with a gas kit - the media grate is positioned 4” from the top of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned above the grate. In this configuration, you would fill the bowl with fire glass or lava rock to just above the fire ring. The gas defuses thru the media grate and is ignited at the surface. (4" deep) Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. - The Hidden Tank option comes complete with a glass/lava media grate and a propane gas kit for a 20 lb propane tank. On one tank, the fire pit will burner for approximately 8-14 hours. The overall dimensions of this Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 26” tall. Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. Fire Bowl Cover constructed out of Cor-Ten Steel to convert your fire pit to a functional cocktail table when not in use.
Taylor Farms Residence
Taylor Farms Residence
TransArc DesignTransArc Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a rockery and gravel.
Radial railroad tie timber stairs
Radial railroad tie timber stairs
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Equidistant treads create a visual rhythm for the eye. Boulders provide attractive grade control as needed. Crushed blue shale provide an accent color against the warm brown of the pressure treated stairs. Wider midway terrace, provides a view from the internal house hallway window. Includes beautiful and drought tolerant plantings and shade trees.
Rose Creek Golf & CC
Rose Creek Golf & CC
Unique by DesignUnique by Design
Rose Creek Golf & CC Landscape: Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Expansive traditional side driveway full sun garden for summer in Oklahoma City.
Del Sur
Del Sur
nuances de VERTnuances de VERT
Photo of an expansive mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with natural stone paving.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Mickey ConstructionMickey Construction
Inspiration for an expansive classic front driveway full sun garden in Dallas with concrete paving.
Front Yard Design
Front Yard Design
Frank Suppa LandscapingFrank Suppa Landscaping
Expansive classic front driveway fully shaded garden in New York with natural stone paving.
Transforming a Perennial Garden
Transforming a Perennial Garden
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
photo by Jill Davis
Expansive traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Stone Walls, Paths, Steps and oval patio
Stone Walls, Paths, Steps and oval patio
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Expansive contemporary sloped full sun garden in Burlington with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
French country home
French country home
Catherine SandinCatherine Sandin
Photo of an expansive romantic fully shaded garden for summer in Paris.
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING | ProScapes
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING | ProScapes
ProScapesProScapes
Trusted | Proven | Reliable est. | ProScapes | 2001 Proudly serving Whatcom, Skagit, Island and Snohomish Counties.
Expansive back garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Rustic Pond
Rustic Pond
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
A naturalized landscape creates a seamless connection between the landscape and environment.
Expansive rustic back garden in Boise with natural stone paving and a pond.
Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill
Metes & Bounds Landscape DesignMetes & Bounds Landscape Design
Alan Skipper
Expansive traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Garden Arbors & Structures
Garden Arbors & Structures
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs
Design ideas for an expansive classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Boston with a garden path.
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence
Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Photo taken just after installation, see updated photos. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
The Crosby
The Crosby
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Low Maintenance Color
Low Maintenance Color
UserUser
Low to moderate maintenance
Photo of an expansive traditional front full sun garden for autumn in Cleveland with a garden path and concrete paving.
Back Yard Gardens
Back Yard Gardens
PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLCPETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC
This garden is in Greenwich CT. This garden has been a long time in making. The Arbor was placed in the garden to offset the random color. What can not be seen from the photo is that a 5 acre meadow sits through the arch. This perennial border is viewed from the living room, the pool and the decks off this modern home. Designed by Peter Atkins and Associates, LLC
Garden Design for Easy Care
Garden Design for Easy Care
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
very easy to maintain garden
Photo of an expansive classic back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago.

Affordable Expansive 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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