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Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Finn P Photography
Inspiration for a large scandi back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a vegetable patch and gravel.
West Seattle Modern Living
West Seattle Modern Living
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Inspiration for a modern back fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with concrete paving.
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Dion Seminara ArchitectureDion Seminara Architecture
External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander
Photo of a large country back xeriscape garden in Brisbane with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Artificial Grass Pool Area
Artificial Grass Pool Area
Ecoworkz Inc.Ecoworkz Inc.
Artificial Grass installation by Pool
Design ideas for a traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Build out of the Meditation Hut next to the spa deck and gravel filled steps that lead into a recessed fire pit area. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
This is an example of a small world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Contra Verde
Contra Verde
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Inspiration for a modern back formal full sun garden in Denver with a fire feature and gravel.
Fire and Water
Fire and Water
Eco Landscape Design & BuildEco Landscape Design & Build
Innis Casey Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
Chelsea Terrace
Chelsea Terrace
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Small contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Cape Ann Farmhouse
Hilarie Holdsworth DesignHilarie Holdsworth Design
Farmhouse back full sun garden in Boston with a garden path and brick paving.
A Private Hillsborough Garden
A Private Hillsborough Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Landscape Work
Landscape Work
Integrity Landscape Services LLC.Integrity Landscape Services LLC.
Inspiration for a small rustic back partial sun garden in Austin with mulch.
Cheltenham Courtyard Garden
Cheltenham Courtyard Garden
Wilson Associates Garden DesignWilson Associates Garden Design
Re-design of this narrow town garden. Circles break up the shape and re-direct the eye creating a series of areas to sit and enjoy the garden.
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden wall in Other with gravel.
Stockport Deck
Stockport Deck
Robert Hughes Studio LtdRobert Hughes Studio Ltd
A fun project featuring a contemporary deck nestled in the canopy of the woods below, two modern style sheds for storage and an injection of fun with a pirate ship, a hidden sand pit and a play systems with slides into the woods below.
Nashville Estate
Nashville Estate
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography
Private Residence with Pond
Private Residence with Pond
Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.
Photos taken by Melon Gosha
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden in Denver with a pond.
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
MC Design LLCMC Design LLC
An organic vegetable garden with an ocean view is luxury in its purest form. Two 15-foot by 4-foot raised planters were made out of redwood, and only the exteriors were stained to ensure no leeching occurs into the food.
France House
France House
Sky ReissSky Reiss
This is an example of a back garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
Rustic Peastone Patio & Garden - World's End, Hingham
UserUser
The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a simple patio using peastone with a granite cobble edging. The patio sits adjacent to the residence and is bordered by lawn, vegetable garden beds, and a cairn rock water feature. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.
Fairfield.2
Fairfield.2
Excelsior Master BuilderExcelsior Master Builder
Emma Cross
Contemporary back garden in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rain Garden in the Fall
Rain Garden in the Fall
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Itea 'Little Henry' plays a starring roll in this residential rain garden with it's astounding fall color. Design by Plan-it Earth Design, Installation and photo by Donna Burdick of D&J Landscape Contractors

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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