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Back and Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio
Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio
The Sculpted EarthThe Sculpted Earth
Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting and new plantings.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion
Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Jane Luce
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.
Brazilian Hardwood Gate
Brazilian Hardwood Gate
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Small contemporary back garden in Austin with natural stone paving.
Luxurious Waterfall Installations
Luxurious Waterfall Installations
Marula Landscape & DesignMarula Landscape & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic sloped formal partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Recipes: Newton Kitchen Remodel
Danielle SykesDanielle Sykes
Photo: Danielle Sykes © 2015 Houzz
This is an example of a country back garden fence in Boston.
John and Sarah's backyard renovation
John and Sarah's backyard renovation
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Stephen Cridland
Photo of a contemporary back garden in Portland with concrete paving.
North Scottsdale 1
North Scottsdale 1
Pascale Land DesignPascale Land Design
A natural boulder water fall just off of the flagstone patio. Photo by Pascale
Large back full sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.
Finchley Garden
Finchley Garden
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
This is an example of a traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in London.
the howard garden
the howard garden
Landscape Design by James Brunton-Smith LimitedLandscape Design by James Brunton-Smith Limited
James Brunton-Smith
Photo of a large contemporary back formal full sun raised pond in Surrey with concrete paving.
Hyde Vale
Hyde Vale
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
John Davies
Photo of a world-inspired back garden in London.
No Holds Barred
No Holds Barred
C K Cabinetry and Design, LLCC K Cabinetry and Design, LLC
Photography by Jeffrey Volker
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
Shabby-chic Style Garden
Shabby-chic Style Garden
Design ideas for a large romantic back fully shaded garden for spring in Wiltshire with natural stone paving.
Bubbling Rocks & Urns/Vases
Bubbling Rocks & Urns/Vases
Serenity Falls Watergardens LLCSerenity Falls Watergardens LLC
This is an example of a large classic back full sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a water feature.
Townhouse Patio Photos
Townhouse Patio Photos
Life Time PaversLife Time Pavers
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for spring in Baltimore with concrete paving.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
This vegetable garden of 3 cedar raised beds was part of an over all drought tolerant garden.
This is an example of a small traditional back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Palo Alto Contemporary Retreat
Palo Alto Contemporary Retreat
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Boxleaf Design, Inc.
Meg Messina Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Glimmer Landscape Lighting pictures
Glimmer Landscape Lighting pictures
Glimmer Landscape LightingGlimmer Landscape Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in Indianapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Tranquil Garden Nooks
Tranquil Garden Nooks
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Thanks to Houzz for showcasing our work in one of their articles it gave us a great idea for a project. Nooks. Places to get away from it all, enjoy the out doors, peace, and quiet. This nook is one of our favorites here at Smalls. What a quaint little area to have a conversation with a friend.
Ridgetop Modern Makeover
Ridgetop Modern Makeover
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Photo of a small modern back garden for summer in Austin with a living wall.
Wooden Garden Gate
Wooden Garden Gate
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Small classic back garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Back and Sloped 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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