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PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a flowerbed.
Modern Farmhouse Garden
Modern Farmhouse Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
concrete pavers, gravel , boxwood spheres, fig tree, infinity edge spa
Photo of a medium sized country back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.
Keith
Keith
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Modern backyard landscaping. Porcelain slab patio and walkway, fire pit, poured concrete retaining wall and stairs, paving stone driveway, custom privacy screen and planting
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Céline Marie GESSIERCéline Marie GESSIER
Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.
Fire Pit And Hot Tub With Seating
Fire Pit And Hot Tub With Seating
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Privacy and valley views are possible from this hot tub perched at the top of this property. Adding a gas firepit for cooler nights or roasting marshmallows in the summer makes this area perfect for year-round enjoyment.
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 5
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 5
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
This is an example of a small contemporary back garden in London with a fire feature, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Santa Barbara Cottage Garden
Santa Barbara Cottage Garden
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Cottage garden full of drought tolerant perennials Santa Barbara Daisy, Penstemon, Heliotrope, Echium, Lambs ear, Rockrose, Nepeta, Jasmine, Teucrium. Flagstone path leads to a garden cottage with window boxes full of flowers. Apple trees, citrus trees, rose garden, herb garden, secret garden, privacy screen. Flowering perennials. Hillside planted with Ceanothus, rockrose.
Landscaping Projects
Landscaping Projects
Double N LandscapingDouble N Landscaping
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with lawn edging, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Full Property Experience - Waterloo, ON
Full Property Experience - Waterloo, ON
Soares Landscaping Inc.Soares Landscaping Inc.
Expansive back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fire feature, concrete paving and an upvc fence.
Entre pinos
Entre pinos
Marga CanoMarga Cano
Diseño y construcción de una zona de barbacoa al lado de la piscina
This is an example of a small mediterranean back garden in Alicante-Costa Blanca.
Durham Contemporary Courtyard Garden
Durham Contemporary Courtyard Garden
Eves & Lewis Landscape DesignEves & Lewis Landscape Design
Our ‘Romantic Courtyard Garden’ in Durham has been awarded a BALI medal for Design Excellence in the BALI National Landscape Awards for 2020. The brief for this garden was to create a private romantic space for dining and relaxation. A row of pleached ornamental pears (Pyrus chanticleer) and some strategically placed Beech trees provide privacy from several overlooking houses, this gives the space a feeling of green enclosure. A bespoke Oak pergola draws the eye upwards whilst also giving cover from neighbouring properties. A spherical water feature is the central focus here with a backdrop of grasses and dogwoods. Sawn ivory sandstone paving (Stonemarket Paleo) mirrors the interior ground floor of the house, bringing the inside out. This is contrasted by dark grey Baksteen pavers. Traditional materials used in a contemporary way mirror the architecture of the house. Planting is loose and informal. To combat impoverished soil, raised beds were made to create two large feature Rose beds containing mass plantings of David Austin Rosa ‘Princess Anne’ and cheerful Mexican daisies (Erigeron karvinskianus) Winter structure is provided by Osmanthus and Ilex crenata. A subtle lighting scheme extends the gardens use into the evening providing a stunning view from the house in the winter.
Small Fairy Fountain Basin
Small Fairy Fountain Basin
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
One of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, a garden path, a rockery, a pathway and natural stone paving.
Country Garden Beauty
Country Garden Beauty
My Country Garden Design SolutionsMy Country Garden Design Solutions
Creation of 4 large flower borders that line up with the main axis from the property. These borders are full of perennials, shrubs and trees that will bring colour and interest throughout the seasons. In the centre of the borders is a beautiful corten steel water feature.
Mixed Herbaceous borders
Mixed Herbaceous borders
My Country Garden Design SolutionsMy Country Garden Design Solutions
Country garden style flower borders with a mixture of shrubs and perennials helps to create colour and interest throughout the year.
Large country back full sun garden in Hampshire with a flowerbed.
Quaint Corner Resort
Quaint Corner Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This couple wanted to get the most out of their small, suburban backyard by implementing an adult design separate from the kids' area, but within its view. Our team designed a courtyard-like feel to make the space feel larger and to provide easy access to the shed/office space. The delicate water feature and fire pit are the perfect elements to provide a resort feel.
Coastal garden designer Dover Heights NSW
Coastal garden designer Dover Heights NSW
Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers SydneyVogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney
created this outdoor deck and garden bed design for our client in Dover Heights Sydney. They live right on the cliffs in the Eastern Suburbs, with high exposure to wind and salt. This combined with a new Modwood outdoor deck has given them a low maintenance new addition to their outdoor living space.
The Sunken Fire Pit & Garage Conversion Project
The Sunken Fire Pit & Garage Conversion Project
Golden Gardens And BuildingGolden Gardens And Building
Sunken Fire Pit . The bespoke features are extraordinary with some that are so technically challenging they are almost unique in the UK. Advanced drainage sump system connected to mains, all block work done to the millimetre, re enforced steel bars incorporated into the hollow concrete blocks then filled with concrete
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
Side view of The Oval from surrounding perennial borders featuring long-lived herbaceous perennials and grasses
Photo of an expansive country back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a flowerbed and gravel.
Stairs and Walls
Stairs and Walls
Landscape Oasis LLCLandscape Oasis LLC
Newly finished patio
This is an example of an expansive traditional back partial sun garden in Boston with a pathway.
Horizontal privacy fence with rail fence
Horizontal privacy fence with rail fence
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
Horizontal wood privacy fence built in 2021 also includes a 4 rail fence along the very back of our homeowners' property.
Classic back garden in Atlanta with a wood fence.

Back 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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