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Back and Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Stained Grey Larch Bin Store
Stained Grey Larch Bin Store
Slatted Screen FencingSlatted Screen Fencing
This slatted bin store is designed to store four wheelie bins which are ideal for those looking to enhance a potentially unsightly area. Customers can access the wheelie bins from the front-facing doors and roof hatches. All fixings are stainless steel to avoid any chemical reactions within the timber.
Geometric Garden
Geometric Garden
Painted Fern Garden DesignPainted Fern Garden Design
The awkward shape of this triangular plot, coupled with large overgrown shrubs, a large area of paving and a patch of weeds left the clients at a total loss as to what to do with the garden. The couple did a brilliant job of removing the majority of the planting, but as the hard landscaping started, initial excavations revealed there was a vast amount of rubble and debris buried in the ground that would have to be removed from site. Once completed, the design could then move forward. Geometric lines running at different angles were used to conceal the shape of the plot, distracting from the point of the triangle, whilst visually extending the length. A raised Florence beige porcelain patio was created between the house and garage for entertaining. The edge of the step was bull-nosed to soften any hard edges. The patio was sized to allow for a potential future conversion of the garage to a home office. A bespoke timber pergola was created as a restful seating area and was inward facing into the garden to block out overlooking windows. Five bespoke fibre glass planters were created in a RAL colour to match the pergola. These were to be used to grow fruit and veg. Being a walled garden, there was plenty of shelter to offer plants, but equally the garden would get quite hot in the summer. Plants were chosen that were beneficial to wildlife and sited in areas away from the main patio. A mixture of textures and colours of foliage were used to add additional interest throughout the year. The planting mix included Phlomis italica, Amsonia tabernaemontana, Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' and Skimmia japonica 'Temptation' to span the seasons. Two feature trees used to add height were Prunus serrula and Prunus 'Amanogawa'.
Brisbane, CA
Brisbane, CA
BACQYARD | Landscape DesignBACQYARD | Landscape Design
Back garden in Other.
Garden Design - N1
Garden Design - N1
Karo and Co Interiors LtdKaro and Co Interiors Ltd
Heavily overgrown back yard has been transformed into a beautiful modern relaxing garden. With our garden design expertice and garden planning, we included a variation of grass, scrubs and trees suitable for medium size area to create low maintenance garden borders with an instant impact and movement. By adding new garden paving and and painting fences in matt anthracite we created a modern garden perfect for a house in the city. This design is suitable for small or medium garden planning.
Bluestone, Boulders, and Japanese-styled "Zen Garden"
Bluestone, Boulders, and Japanese-styled "Zen Garden"
Ohana Natural Landscaping LLCOhana Natural Landscaping LLC
Total rennovation and addition of the front entrance and side walkway. Whole front of house, essentially. Japanese styled Zen Garden, mossy bouldered "islands", bouldered edging along walkways, dry stream, natural bluestone.
Fire Pit & Barn
Fire Pit & Barn
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Inspiration for a large country back full sun garden for summer in Nashville with natural stone paving.
Chiswick Garden
Chiswick Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden in London.
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Complete Landscape design & Installation
Lush Gardens IncLush Gardens Inc
We installed a Concrete Patio With Glued Pebbles lodged in the spacing between the concrete Pads. We Planted some Perennials not obscure the windows and softened the Stucco house walls.
Cozy Backyard Patio
Cozy Backyard Patio
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - MontanaSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Montana
A forgotten backyard space was reimagined and transformed by SCJ Studio for outdoor living, dining, entertaining, and play. A terraced approach was needed to meet up with existing grades to the alley, new concrete stairs with integrated lighting, paving, built-in benches, a turf area, and planting were carefully thought through.
A small family garden with everything
A small family garden with everything
Jane Harries Garden DesignsJane Harries Garden Designs
The sunsail set up over the decking area, which faces southwest.
Photo of a bohemian back full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
California Spanish Modern Sanctuary
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Ultimate backyard escape. Never mowed. Watered once a week. Gorgeous mediterranean garden for a contemporary lifestyle.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a flowerbed and gravel.
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/
Front + Backyard Design (Colorado)
Front + Backyard Design (Colorado)
Tilly | Landscape DesignTilly | Landscape Design
This customer was looking to add privacy, use less water, include raised bed garden and fire pit...making it all more their style which was a blend between modern and farmhouse.
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Design ideas for an expansive back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Bridle Trails Modern Farmhouse Garden
Bridle Trails Modern Farmhouse Garden
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
patio in progress
Expansive midcentury back xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Garden Landscape Transformation
Garden Landscape Transformation
Crystal WoodsCrystal Woods
A Blend of rustic & contemporary design & materials used. Porcelain Slabs, Reclaimed Railway Sleepers, Real Turf, Slated Horizontal Fence and subtle change of levels. Some of the railway sleepers were stripped and sanded back and then coated with danish oil.
Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout
Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Arched topped gate with circular cutout and lattice top.
Design ideas for a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a gate and natural stone paving.
A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
In keeping with the informal qualities of the property, mature trees and a carefully chosen plant palette compose the naturalistic setting.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back formal garden for summer in Denver with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Belsize Ave.
Belsize Ave.
SK DesignSK Design
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Toronto.
Tropical Vacation Pool And Landscape
Tropical Vacation Pool And Landscape
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
great Blue Agapantus, Blue palm, Queen Palm Rock Waterfall
Design ideas for a large back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a rockery and concrete 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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