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Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout
Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Arched topped gate with circular cutout and lattice top.
Design ideas for a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a gate and natural stone paving.
A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
In keeping with the informal qualities of the property, mature trees and a carefully chosen plant palette compose the naturalistic setting.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back formal garden for summer in Denver with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Belsize Ave.
Belsize Ave.
SK DesignSK Design
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Toronto.
Tropical Vacation Pool And Landscape
Tropical Vacation Pool And Landscape
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
great Blue Agapantus, Blue palm, Queen Palm Rock Waterfall
Design ideas for a large back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a rockery and concrete paving.
Mid Century Restored
Mid Century Restored
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Crisp gravel lines under the extended eaves are a quintessential nod to Mid Century Modern design. Liriope and Hydrangea are moving into their fall phase and soften the transition from home to the landscape.
Lake Lounge Seating Lighting | Lake House Outdoor Lighting Design
Lake Lounge Seating Lighting | Lake House Outdoor Lighting Design
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
Take a tour of the lake house landscape lighting design at this gorgeous property in Valley, Nebraska. It increases nighttime security, enhances the architectural features, and creates the perfect ambiance for long, leisurely evenings spent enjoying the lake. Learn more about the lighting design: www.mckaylighting.com/blog/lake-house-landscape-lighting-design Go to the photo gallery: www.mckaylighting.com/modern-farmhouse
Fitzpatrick Residence
Fitzpatrick Residence
Verdant EnterprisesVerdant Enterprises
Photo of a beach style back private partial sun garden in Other.
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
More beautiful shadows and light. The feeling of this garden for me is calm but interesting. Grounded but airy. Please note the gradient spacing I used on the beam screens.
South Lamar Contemporary
South Lamar Contemporary
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
Highland
Highland
Brookside Landscape DesignBrookside Landscape Design
Large contemporary back garden in San Diego.
A Traditional Spring Garden
A Traditional Spring Garden
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Photo of a traditional back garden for spring in Denver.
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Williams Property Solutions, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
Retro back partial sun garden in Other with decking.
St Michaels, Bethlehem
St Michaels, Bethlehem
Garden MentorsGarden Mentors
Raised Vegetable Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized classic back garden in Hamilton.
Scott & Alex at job site
Scott & Alex at job site
FiveSTAR LandscapeFiveSTAR Landscape
Houston FiveSTAR Landscape's project manager (Scott) and team member (Alex) taking in the completed project. Flagstone walkway with dwarf mondo grass. We were happy to incorporate native plants and a unique water feature in this stunning design.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Design ideas for a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a fireplace and natural stone paving.
Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey
Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This backyard landscape design is inspired by our Blu Grande Smooth patio slab. Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/
The Lawn
The Lawn
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Orange County with lawn edging, concrete paving and an upvc fence.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
Eden CondensedEden Condensed
All cedar U-shaped raised bed with trellis for an organic all-season vegetable and herb garden. Eden Condensed creates custom kitchen gardens for small and large yards.
Old World-Inspired Backyard
Old World-Inspired Backyard
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
After many phases of a whole remodel and addition, our clients were delighted to get started on the exterior renovation. They once again secured the Design/Build services of JRP Design & Remodel to help them fully reimagine the exterior of their home, match the aesthetic of the interior, and add the amenities they had desired for years. The existing landscaping was worn with a mix of grass, hedges, and a patio that was smaller than our clients wanted. The retaining walls and hillside were both in need of a major rework. The JRP design team provided a new vision starting with a regrade of the hillside and new retaining walls further back into the hill, allowing room for a new pool/spa and entertaining space. A large outdoor kitchen and bar area fully equipped with a BBQ, prep sink, and beverage fridge was made to encourage conviviality. A new free-standing fireplace was added to enjoy evenings outside and the “spool“- a stunning focal point in this Spanish/Mediterranean feel backyard that brings a soothing ambiance to space. Photographer: Open House VC
North Salem Pool Planting
North Salem Pool Planting
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
The pool area is now a colorful focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. The pool area is now a focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. -Plantings include a mix of Trees, Shrubs and drifts of Perennials and Ornamental Grasses

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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