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Back Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Walkways & Paths
Walkways & Paths
Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly KatzExterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in New Orleans with concrete paving.
Harriet Haven
Harriet Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Closeup of the swing bed pergola area. The wood columns and white picket fence gives you the coastal feel and the dramatic lighting features gives you that romantic feel. Don't forget about the swing from the large oak tree.
Paradise in Kahala
Paradise in Kahala
MCYIA Interior Architecture and DesignMCYIA Interior Architecture and Design
Geoff Miasnik
Large world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Hawaii with natural stone paving.
An Evolution for Land and Family
An Evolution for Land and Family
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
The Sancturary
The Sancturary
Veritas Fine Homes IncVeritas Fine Homes Inc
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Mixed Materials patio
Mixed Materials patio
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A large patio in a small space makes it look larger. Collaborative design by Amy Whitworth, Lora Price and Annie Bamberger Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
Board Formed Concrete Retaining Wall and Ipe Deck
Board Formed Concrete Retaining Wall and Ipe Deck
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The board formed concrete wall, Ipe deck, stairs and privacy fence provide a secluded area for the cedar spa. New York bluestone is used at the bottom of the steps.
Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Cedar fence and planter boxes photo by Bronwyn Miller
Photo of a small eclectic back partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a living wall.
Fire
Fire
Yard Art, IncYard Art, Inc
Adding a water feature with fire to your outdoor space makes a stunning statement. This is a glass fiber reinforced concrete bowl that recirculates water and includes a fire kit.
Osterville New Outdoor Dining and Living Spaces
Osterville New Outdoor Dining and Living Spaces
JuliaGarden Design Ltd.JuliaGarden Design Ltd.
New firepit area and white garden for nighttime enjoyment. The new planting design strives to match the scale of the buildings and add a light summery feel to the rear pool area. Installed by Complete Homes Group of Osterville.
Slim Rear Garden
Slim Rear Garden
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Garden Club London | Tony Woods
Photo of a small modern back fully shaded garden for summer in London with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Secret retreat garden
Secret retreat garden
1 to One Garden Design1 to One Garden Design
The garden was a mess when I arrived to redesign it. Neglected chaos and an elderly couple who wanted a peaceful,place to relax in.
This is an example of a small traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Surrey.
Existing Projects
Existing Projects
UtopicGardensUtopicGardens
Angela & Ash Hakimi
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Modern Tranquility
Modern Tranquility
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
To anchor a modern house, designed by Frederick Fisher & Partners, Campion Walker brought in a mature oak grove that at first frames the home and then invites the visitor to explore the grounds including an intimate culinary garden and stone fruit orchard. The neglected hillside on the back of the property once overgrown with ivy was transformed into a California native oak woodland, with under-planting of ceanothus and manzanitas. We used recycled water to create a dramatic water feature cut directly into the limestone entranceway framed by a cacti and succulent garden.
Backyard Putting Green After
Backyard Putting Green After
ProLawn TurfProLawn Turf
A Fort Lauderdale homeowner wanted a putting green in his backyard, and this is the result. Photo courtesy of ProGreen Dealer - GoForeverGreen Turf & Putting Greens of Florida
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Outdoor CreationsOutdoor Creations
Designed by Adele Ford & Susan Wilmott Photography by Ramon Lawal
Inspiration for a small midcentury back full sun garden for summer in Kent with natural stone paving.
Arbors
Arbors
Vince's Landscaping, Inc.Vince's Landscaping, Inc.
Vince's Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and concrete paving.
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
An outdoor kitchen outlined by a seat wall made of New England fieldstone and capped with bluestone, matching the pavers under foot. The grill is stainless and set into the wall and flanked by counters. The wall ends at the opening to the expanse of lawn surrounded by formal gardens. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea
Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea
Proven WinnersProven Winners
A lush row of Incrediball hydrangeas is a dramatic way to border any yard.
Medium sized farmhouse back full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids.
Charlotte Property With Water Feature
Charlotte Property With Water Feature
LandshapesLandshapes
Inspiration for an expansive modern back full sun garden for summer in Burlington with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Back Garden for Summer 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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