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Country gardens in Berkshire & Oxfordshire
Country gardens in Berkshire & Oxfordshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A pretty knot garden/parterre with lots of lavender in a large Berkshire garden by Jo Alderson Phillips
Design ideas for a large country back formal full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
Contemporary in Clinton Hill
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photos by Anthony Crisafulli
This is an example of a small modern back partial sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Cliffmore
Cliffmore
The Garden Design CompanyThe Garden Design Company
Lance Kelly
This is an example of a medium sized country back formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Back Yard Landscapes & Outdoor Living
Back Yard Landscapes & Outdoor Living
Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.
A river of grass winds through a series of retaining walls down to the shoreline.
This is an example of a large classic back full sun garden for summer in Cleveland with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Romantic Guesthouse Garden
Romantic Guesthouse Garden
Dear Garden Associates, Inc.Dear Garden Associates, Inc.
The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.
Vintage back garden for summer in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Hill along driveway transformed into butterfly garden
Hill along driveway transformed into butterfly garden
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
This butterfly garden and bird sanctuary is seen here in late spring. Dianthus, verbena, and daisies that are flowering here are combined with other drought tolerant shrubs, herbs and annuals that provide 4 seasons of lush color. Terraced stone walls on this steep sunny hillside retain the garden soil needed and provide access to all 3 levels. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Installation of Pool, Bluestone Pool Decking and Landscaped entire yard
Installation of Pool, Bluestone Pool Decking and Landscaped entire yard
Mufson Landscape, Pool & DesignMufson Landscape, Pool & Design
Complete Landscape and Installation of Pool
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Boca Raton, FL Residential Landscape 1
Boca Raton, FL Residential Landscape 1
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back full sun garden for summer in Miami with natural stone paving.
Madison Residence
Madison Residence
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Hung between two rustic cedar posts, a woven cord hammock is the family's favorite for shaded summer reading.
This is an example of a beach style back partial sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with natural stone paving.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Lake Minnetonka Landscape For Living - Firepit Setting. Minnesota Patio Design.
Lake Minnetonka Landscape For Living - Firepit Setting. Minnesota Patio Design.
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
Firepit Setting. This is campfire style, with a simple granite fieldstone fire ring. The firepit overlooks the entire bay below. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Large traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Concord River Garden
Concord River Garden
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs
Medium sized traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Tucson Oasis
Tucson Oasis
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
A side view of the large boulder waterfall that highlights the borrowed views of the foothills beyond. Photos by Meagan Hancock
Design ideas for a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and brick paving.
East Valley Road
East Valley Road
The Aldrich Company - Landscape DesignThe Aldrich Company - Landscape Design
A beautiful cottage garden, profuse with vibrant blooms.
Inspiration for a country back formal garden for summer in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
A view of the back of the house from patio across the river. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer
Design ideas for a rustic back garden for summer in Denver.
Fawn Hill Farm
Fawn Hill Farm
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
A large kitchen garden and family play and entertaining space that incorporates vegetable gardens, a small orchard, a bocce court and dining and seating areas.
Tuscan Delight
Tuscan Delight
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Cohasset, MA, United States
Design ideas for a large classic back full sun garden steps for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and concrete paving.
Design Build: Del Mar Estate
Design Build: Del Mar Estate
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with natural stone paving and a garden path.

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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