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Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Design ideas for a small country back full sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a potted garden and brick paving.
Rio Verde Back Yard Renovation
Rio Verde Back Yard Renovation
Giardinello Landscape & Design, LLCGiardinello Landscape & Design, LLC
Back Yard renovation that included re-grading the existing space and the construction of a decorative, travertine, split - faced retaining wall, custom outdoor kitchen with bartop, travertine patios, custom fire feature, artificial turf and new planters. Colorful, desert plants were added to compliment the yard.
CITY COTTAGE STYLE GARDEN
CITY COTTAGE STYLE GARDEN
OSADA DESIGNOSADA DESIGN
A tapestry of weaving stems, together with voluptuous, fragrant and multi-petalled flowers add to the romanticism of this garden. Blowsy peonies and "old fashioned" rambling roses grow into billowy shapes against walls, above doors, and trailing from the garden walls and trellis on top of the Summerhouse. Free-flowering and self seeding plant choices help to continue naturalising the garden for the future ...defining the naturalistic approach of this city garden. Photography : Steven Wooster
Capitol Hill Craftsman Landscape Design
Capitol Hill Craftsman Landscape Design
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Derek Reeves.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal garden in Seattle.
Jardin secret rue Montorgueil
Jardin secret rue Montorgueil
Swandy Wenker - PaysagisteSwandy Wenker - Paysagiste
Inspiration for a classic back garden in Paris with a pond and decking.
Maison MG02
Maison MG02
CASE ArchitectesCASE Architectes
Inspiration for a mediterranean back garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Dog Friendly Too!
Dog Friendly Too!
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
When people first call us to think about hiring us to design a new landscape, we ask 'who else will be interfacing with the yard'? Very often a dog is in the mix! We want you and your pet to enjoy the outdoor space safely, so we'll take that into consideration when selecting plants and other elements. Dogs can be very curious about irrigation pipes & nozzle sprayers, outdoor lighting wires, and even mulch!
Modern Botanical Garden | Bench Seating
Modern Botanical Garden | Bench Seating
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The stunning modern architecture of this Paradise Valley residence is highlighted by pocket gardens and showcases unique specimen cactus in desert botanical garden style. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett
North Shore Midcentury Modern
North Shore Midcentury Modern
Calafia DesignCalafia Design
Japanese maple pops against the house and creates a peaceful back entry from the garden to this Midcentury home. Bluestone steppers are set into bluestone chip gravel. Photo Calafia Design Hardscape installed by Krugel Cobbles
Tramanto
Tramanto
Green & Rock Unlimited Landscape Inc.Green & Rock Unlimited Landscape Inc.
Reyna Sumano
Medium sized traditional back xeriscape fully shaded garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a pathway.
Glen Oak Farm
Glen Oak Farm
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Teresa Watkins
Design ideas for a small country back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Orlando with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Backyard Retreat in North Bend
Backyard Retreat in North Bend
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This is an example of a large traditional back garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a garden path.
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.
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Meditative Healing Garden- Laurel Canyon
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Deck with bridge. Photo by Ashley Elizabeth Ford.
Small back xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Prairie Loop Spiral
Prairie Loop Spiral
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Sacramento with a pond and gravel.
Garden Ponds
Garden Ponds
Santa Barbara Waterfalls, Inc.Santa Barbara Waterfalls, Inc.
Showcasing a well maintained small pond with a small waterfall.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a pond.
Country Garden
Country Garden
Abigail Hazell Landscape & Garden Design Ltd.Abigail Hazell Landscape & Garden Design Ltd.
Country back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Photographie de la maison d'hôtes "Le Mas-Notre Dame" à Éygalières
Photographie de la maison d'hôtes "Le Mas-Notre Dame" à Éygalières
OP-PHOTOSOP-PHOTOS
Pascal Otlinghaus
Design ideas for a mediterranean back formal garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Bothell Privacy Screening
Bothell Privacy Screening
Sublime Garden Design, LLCSublime Garden Design, LLC
Sublime Garden Design
Design ideas for a back garden in Seattle.

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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