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Back and Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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West Village Brownstone, New York, NY
West Village Brownstone, New York, NY
Billinkoff Architecture PLLCBillinkoff Architecture PLLC
photo:Frank Oudeman
Inspiration for a small contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in New York with gravel and a potted garden.
Portola Valley Kitchen Garden
Portola Valley Kitchen Garden
Avant GardenAvant Garden
Another view of extensive kitchen garden for Portola Valley estate. photo by Galen Fultz
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
Travis Heights 1
Travis Heights 1
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a contemporary back xeriscape garden in Austin.
Bridies Path
Bridies Path
Sean Murphy Contracting INC.Sean Murphy Contracting INC.
Photo of a classic back garden steps in New York with natural stone paving.
North Arlington Residence
North Arlington Residence
Katia Goffin GardensKatia Goffin Gardens
The Upper Garden with 'Ha-Ha' wall: One side of the sinuous retaining stone wall is faced with stone, the other face sloped and turfed, forms a green pool for the upper garden. The ha-ha wall backed by Annabelle Hydrangeas conceals the driveway from sight and extends the view to the lower garden as one looks out from the house through the Zelkovas.They are planted between the hydrangeas and act as a first buffer to the busy street set behind the Lower Garden. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY
An Arlington Residence
An Arlington Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
The garden that we created unifies the property by knitting together five different garden areas into an elegant landscape surrounding the house. Different garden rooms, each with their own character and “mood”, offer places to sit or wander through to enjoy the property. The result is that in a small space you have several different garden experiences all while understanding the context of the larger garden plan.
Elegance in Design
Elegance in Design
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Ron Blunt
Medium sized traditional back garden fence in DC Metro with gravel and a wood fence.
Deck Ideas that Work!
Deck Ideas that Work!
The Taunton Press, IncThe Taunton Press, Inc
A deck & patio combo was a practical choice to connect this home to the backyard sloping site. Photo by: Randy O'Rourke, Deck Ideas that Work, The Taunton Press
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
This is an example of a large contemporary back partial sun garden fence in Vancouver with concrete paving.
Flagstone Patio and Wood Pergola
Flagstone Patio and Wood Pergola
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free Quotephotos by Linda Oyama Bryan
Contemporary Wall
Contemporary Wall
Arterra Landscape ArchitectsArterra Landscape Architects
A refined material palette modernizes this conventional 60′s ranch-home’s yard. Repetition of materials like stone, ipe and concrete combine beautifully to form a bold and contemporary garden. Layered walls perform double duty as both sculpture and a way to define gathering spaces. Contrasting leaf textures and hues harmonize with the hardscape, and plant masses add their colorful statement to the canvas. Photo Michele Lee Willson
Steel and stone retaining walll
Steel and stone retaining walll
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
Corten Steel retaining walls intersected by large black hermanite boulders.
Inspiration for a medium sized industrial back garden in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Greenery
Greenery
3rd Street Inn3rd Street Inn
3rd Street Inn® offers the highest quality, most realistic, artificial foliage on the market today. 3rd Street Inn® Topiary Balls looks great while hanging, in planters, on mantels, as table centerpieces, and more. Our fake greenery looks great on walls, fences, and more!
Green Living Wall
Green Living Wall
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This living wall, with corten steel surround, hides an unsightly fence on top of a retaining wall in the shade of a large maple tree Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by Dinsdale Landscape Contractors, Inc Living wall by Solterra Photo by Amy Whitworth
Residential Design - Los Angeles, CA
Residential Design - Los Angeles, CA
DYM Builders Group, Inc.DYM Builders Group, Inc.
Beautiful residential design that features multiple rooms with lots of open space. Modernized kitchens that provide a sleek but functional look and gorgeous bathrooms with standing tubs and open shower for ultimate relaxation.
Poolside Paradise
Poolside Paradise
Xtraordinaire LandscapesXtraordinaire Landscapes
Introducing "Poolside Paradise" Immerse yourself in luxury with our latest landscaping project, Poolside Paradise. This oasis features a stunning pool deck adorned with Barkman Concrete Bridgewood Slabs in a captivating blend of Weathered Grey and Cedar Brown. The rustic charm of these slabs not only enhances the aesthetic but also ensures durability. Poolside Paradise is your invitation to a symphony of colors, textures, and tranquility—a haven where modern design meets timeless allure.
Montana Modern
Montana Modern
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Modern Montana in Afton Minnesota by James McNeal & Angela Liesmaki-DeCoux, Architects and Designers at JMAD - James McNeal Architecture & Design. Detailed, creative architecture firm specializing in enduring artistry & high-end luxury commercial & residential design. Architectural photography, architect portfolio. Dream house inspiration, custom homes, mansion, luxurious lifestyle. Rustic lodge vibe, sustainable. Front exterior entrance, reclaimed wood, metal roofs & siding. Connection with the outdoors, biophilic, natural materials.Outdoor living spaces, outdoor dining area, grilling area, outdoor kitchen, backyard pool, trout pond, fishing pond, dream backyard, patio, deck, indoor-outdoor living.
Backyard 19
Backyard 19
Green Roots Landscaping IncGreen Roots Landscaping Inc
Back garden in Ottawa.
Casa en Gavà Mar
Casa en Gavà Mar
Cláudia de Sousa - Interior DesignCláudia de Sousa - Interior Design
Jardin minimalista de estilo mediterraneo en Casa en la playa.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back driveway partial sun garden in Barcelona with lawn edging.
Hazel Arches with Runner Beans
Hazel Arches with Runner Beans
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
The combination of Hazel arches and Runner Beans form a stunning tunnel effect that adds beauty to the garden's central path.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Kent with a vegetable patch, brick paving and a wood fence.

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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