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Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
LaurelRock Company: Family Retreat
LaurelRock Company: Family Retreat
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Karen Bussolini
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden steps in New York with natural stone paving.
Valentine Park
Valentine Park
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Boston.
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Bespoke cantilevered metal steps within retaining wall with shade-loving planting including acer.
Design ideas for a small contemporary back garden steps in London.
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Photo of a traditional back partial sun garden steps in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.
Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
An After look of this contemporary style home where the exterior has been completely transformed and made new,
Photo of a large contemporary back partial sun garden steps in San Francisco with decking.
Grass Steps in a Summer Garden
Grass Steps in a Summer Garden
Johnsen Landscapes & PoolsJohnsen Landscapes & Pools
Grass Steps ascend a hillside filled with flowers to create a lovely, shady interlude in the garden. photo by Jan Johnsen
This is an example of a large traditional back fully shaded garden steps in New York with natural stone paving.
Chateauesque
Chateauesque
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
Redefining landscape products since 1989, Techo-Bloc recently launched www.techo-bloc.com, which is designed to inspire both homeowners and professionals.
Terraced Dover Haven
Terraced Dover Haven
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View from fireplace patio back across dining patio to the fieldstone terraces.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden steps in Boston with natural stone paving.
Sunwashed Mediterranean Garden
Sunwashed Mediterranean Garden
Sage Outdoor DesignsSage Outdoor Designs
Karen Reinecke
Photo of a mediterranean back garden steps in San Diego with an outdoor sport court.
Steel & Stone
Steel & Stone
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
This is an example of a medium sized industrial back garden steps in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Backyard Garden Design Ideas
Backyard Garden Design Ideas
Space Landscape DesignsSpace Landscape Designs
Lower level garden space featuring bold, curved sandstone wall
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Sydney.
Tuscan Delight
Tuscan Delight
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Cohasset, MA, United States The charming garden shed looks enchanted, surrounded by a wild mix of colors and blooms.
Photo of a large classic back full sun garden steps for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Classic home and landscape
Classic home and landscape
R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape ContractorR. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor
Landscape construction, masonry, architectural stone all installed by R. P. Marzilli & Company Keith LeBlanc Landscape Architecture Photography by Rosemary Fletcher
Historic Landscape Design, Wilmette Illinois
Historic Landscape Design, Wilmette Illinois
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Backyard Landscape Formal Design in Wilmette, IL. using crushed blue stone, flagstone,roses, boxwoods.
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
Verner ArchitectsVerner Architects
Paul Dyer Photography
Photo of a traditional back partial sun garden steps in San Francisco.
Cable Railing & Metal Railing
Cable Railing & Metal Railing
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden steps for spring in Los Angeles.
Barnard Farm
Barnard Farm
Shepard Butler Landscape AssociatesShepard Butler Landscape Associates
Photo of a contemporary back fully shaded garden steps for autumn in Burlington.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden steps for autumn in San Francisco.
Le Petit Chalet
Le Petit Chalet
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.

Back Garden Steps 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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