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Potrero Hill Lookout
Potrero Hill Lookout
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Inspiration for a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel and a fire feature.
Brooklyn NYC Townhouse Landscape Design: Backyard, Artificial Turf, Fence, Lands
Brooklyn NYC Townhouse Landscape Design: Backyard, Artificial Turf, Fence, Lands
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This contemporary Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features an ipe fence, bluestone patio, artificial turf lawn, and a neatly lined up row of hornbeam trees. Artificial turf has come a long way in recent years and is much more realistic looking than it used to be. Read more about this garden on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.
Valentine Park
Valentine Park
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Boston.
Houston Patio With Built-in Big Green Egg "Nest"
Houston Patio With Built-in Big Green Egg "Nest"
InnovationLandInnovationLand
This covered patio and outdoor kitchen by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston features a Big Green Egg kamado style grill and its "nest" built into a natural stone island along with an RCS grill and double burner. The countertops are granite and the floor is concrete pavers. www.outdoorhomescapes.com
Newton Pool
Newton Pool
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
A mountain lake style pool nestles into this West Newton property surrounded by lush plantings and colorful annual and perennial boarders. An ample entertaining space lends itself to summer enjoyment. Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Vegetable Terraces with Boulder Retaining Walls
Vegetable Terraces with Boulder Retaining Walls
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
The owners of this vegetable garden purchased the undeveloped lot adjacent to their home and developed the sloping area into a collection of raised beds. - Photo by Kevin Bost
Charming in Gowanus
Charming in Gowanus
New Eco LandscapesNew Eco Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a living wall and brick paving.
Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)
Exterior projects (Mediterranean Style)
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Classic back formal full sun garden in Burlington with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of an expansive country back formal full sun garden in Burlington with a garden path.
Quarry Cove Residence
Quarry Cove Residence
Christensen Landscape ServicesChristensen Landscape Services
Design ideas for a beach style back full sun garden for summer in Bridgeport.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Decorative LandscapingDecorative Landscaping
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Salt Lake City with an outdoor sport court and lawn edging.
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
New walkway using Belgard Urbana pavers with a Dublin Rectangle border. The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brooklyn, NYC Backyard: Bluestone Patio, Bench, Planter Boxes, Shade Garden
Brooklyn, NYC Backyard: Bluestone Patio, Bench, Planter Boxes, Shade Garden
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
This Brooklyn Heights townhouse backyard features a bluestone patio and custom-built ipe wood planter boxes. The quiet, Zen-like backyard is shaded by surrounding buildings, so we picked a shade-tolerant mix of dogwoods, rose-of-sharons, rhododendrons, and Japanese andromedas to plant here. It features a bench carved from a tree trunk. When choosing plants that will do well in shade, I find it's generally helpful to think about the types of plants that do well in a woodland environment. Read more about our projects on my blog at www.amberfreda.com.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
Bloom Landscape Design and Fine Gardening ServiceBloom Landscape Design and Fine Gardening Service
This is an example of a traditional back garden in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
DK DesignDK Design
Photo of a contemporary back garden in Little Rock with a potted garden and gravel.
Contemporary English Garden
Contemporary English Garden
Robinson Environmental DesignRobinson Environmental Design
Photo of a mediterranean back fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
A bird house is the focal point of these back yard gardens. The post height ensures plenty of room for tall perennials. The shed has attained a lovely patina including moss growth on the roof. Vintage watering cans on the side of the shed complete the garden theme. Photo & design by Bob Trainor. Birdhouse by Walpole Outdoors
Wayzata
Wayzata
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Photo of a large traditional back formal full sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Best Project Shots
Best Project Shots
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Phil Steinhauer
Inspiration for a traditional back garden in Denver with natural stone paving.

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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