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Wellesley
Wellesley
Carey Ezell Landscape Design LLCCarey Ezell Landscape Design LLC
Blues stone treads create a passage from front to back yard. A combination of evergreens, deciduous shrubs, grasses ad perennials border the lawn.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Gardener's Garden
Gardener's Garden
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
This is an example of a large classic side formal full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Harrisburg -River Front Mansion Project
Harrisburg -River Front Mansion Project
GoldGlo Landscapes LLCGoldGlo Landscapes LLC
This mini patio is accessed by natural stone walkways
Inspiration for a small rustic courtyard formal partial sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Compact Country Garden
Compact Country Garden
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
Having completed their new build in a semi-rural subdivision, these clients turned their attention to the garden, painting the fence black, building a generous deck and then becoming stuck for inspiration! On their wishlist were multiple options for seating, an area for a fire- bowl or chiminea, as much lawn as possible, lots of fruit trees and bee-friendly plantings, an area for a garden shed, beehive and vegetable garden, an attractive side yard and increased privacy. A new timber fence was erected at the end of the driveway, with an upcycled wrought iron gate providing access and a tantalising glimpse of the garden beyond. A pebbled area just beyond the gate leads to the deck and as oversize paving stones created from re-cycled bricks can also be used for informal seating or a place for a chiminea or fire bowl. Pleached olives provide screening and backdrop to the garden and the space under them is underplanted to create depth. The garden wraps right around the deck with an informal single herringbone 'gardener's path' of recycled brick allowing easy access for maintenance. The lawn is angled to create a narrowing perspective providing the illusion that it is much longer than it really is. The hedging has been designed to partially obstruct the lawn borders at the narrowest point to enhance this illusion. Near the deck end, the lawn takes a circular shape, edged by recycled bricks to define another area for seating. A pebbled utility area creates space for the garden shed, vegetable boxes and beehive, and paving provides easy dry access from the back door, to the clothesline and utility area. The fence at the rear of the house was painted in Resene Woodsman "Equilibrium" to create a sense of space, particularly important as the bedroom windows look directly onto this fence. Planting throughout the garden made use of low maintenance perennials that are pollinator friendly, with lots of silver and grey foliage and a pink, blue and mauve colour palette. The front lawn was completely planted out with fruit trees and a perennial border of pollinator plants to create street appeal and make the most of every inch of space!
Modern Tuscan Garden
Modern Tuscan Garden
Branche Landscapes LtdBranche Landscapes Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden in Auckland with decking.
Lakewood
Lakewood
LAND BY DESIGNLAND BY DESIGN
Naturalistic plantings and huge monolithic boulders were used to convey the feel of a naturalistic water feature comprising waterfalls and a pond enjoyed especially from the adjoining patio and pergola.
Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon
Courtyard Landscape Design Gresham Oregon
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
The horizontal cedar slats work with the natural lines of the home. Landscape Design and pictures by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens
Design ideas for a small midcentury courtyard formal full sun garden in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rustic Timber Planter Boxes
Rustic Timber Planter Boxes
Penfold ProjectsPenfold Projects
Custom built timber planter boxes installed for an aged care facility in Brisbane, residents are encouraged to plant and look after their own vegetables and herbs.
Horizontal Red Wood Fence in Pasadena
Horizontal Red Wood Fence in Pasadena
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Inspiration for a large contemporary back partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with brick paving.
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The new front walk and pebble garden reflect the rectilinear lines of the prairie-style home. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Cobble Hill Organic Modern
Cobble Hill Organic Modern
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Bluestone garden with corten wall and bench
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary full sun garden for spring in New York.
Vinyl pool with Waterfall, Landscape Lighting and Landscaping
Vinyl pool with Waterfall, Landscape Lighting and Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Whitewater Photography
Medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in New York with mulch.
Magical View
Magical View
Suncrest GardensSuncrest Gardens
Sidewalk from fireplace patio to garage door continues bluestone material and pattern dry laid within gravel walkway. Plant choices reflect partial shade conditions and include Kolkwitzia, ‘Dream Catcher’ Beauty Bush.
Del Mar Residence
Del Mar Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Zack Benson
Medium sized contemporary courtyard xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Wimbledon Garden 2
Wimbledon Garden 2
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard full sun garden in London with a living wall.
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
SVA Home and GardenSVA Home and Garden
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel and a retaining wall.
Brand New Landscape
Brand New Landscape
UserUser
Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Weir Residence
Weir Residence
CMHP Design, LLCCMHP Design, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Other with concrete paving.
Woodland by the Beach
Woodland by the Beach
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Casual seating just outside the dining room and paths connecting dining area and re-purposed shade structure with portable chiminea for night-time gatherings. Plant material includes Japanese maple, Myers asparagus, New Zealand flax, ground morning glory (not invasive). California natives: Pacific Coast iris, Polystichum fern, redbud.
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
Professional Outdoor PerspectiveProfessional Outdoor Perspective
Medium sized traditional front full sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and concrete paving.

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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