Back Garden with a Raised Bed Ideas and Designs

Highgate Garden
Highgate Garden
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
The clients of this Highgate Garden contacted London Garden Designer in Dec 2011, after seeing some of my work in House and Garden Magazine. They had recently moved into the house and were keen to have the garden ready for summer. The brief was fairly open, although one specific request was for a Garden Lodge to be used as a Gym and art room. This was something that would require planning permission so I set this in motion whilst I got on with designing the rest of the garden. The ground floor of the house opened out onto a deck that was one metre from the lawn level, and felt quite exposed to the surrounding neighbours. The garden also sloped across its width by about 1.5 m, so I needed to incorporate this into the design.
Landscaping
Landscaping
PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Photo of a large modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a raised bed, brick paving and a wood fence.
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A sumptuous palette of yellow and purple plants graces the slope. It’s a lush and biodiverse selection of California natives and the spirited expanse of flowers and foliage grounds the new house into the surrounding hillside. Aromatic native Sages, Monkey Flower and Yarrow play off the rich green of Coyote Bush while native Blonde Ambition Blue Grama grass brushes the magenta pom-pom flowers of Pink Melaleuca tree. The tight purple flowers of California Lilac complement the open faced California Sunflower. A Coast Live Oak was planted to stand sentry over all. Plants are all hardy and highly drought tolerant. The Kurapia groundcover lawn is verdant but, once established, hardly needs watering. The constant buzzing and bird warbling create a soothing natural soundtrack.
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a raised bed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
High Heaven, McMinnville Estate
High Heaven, McMinnville Estate
Jyn Meyer PhotographerJyn Meyer Photographer
Rustic log style home in McMinnville, Oregon. Situated on a hill landscaping included a raised bed garden and various fruits trees, maples, and oaks.
Inspiration for a rustic back full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a raised bed, gravel and a wood fence.
IMG_4329.HEIC
IMG_4329.HEIC
Black Diamond Landscape and LightingBlack Diamond Landscape and Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer with a raised bed and decorative stones.
Fully utilized garden
Fully utilized garden
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
New veggie area where an empty patio used to be
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a raised bed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
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/
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.
Backyard clean up and remodel
Backyard clean up and remodel
Goodman's Painting ServiceGoodman's Painting Service
Neglected Garden bed and pool area resurfaced, cleaned and painted.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a raised bed.
Culver City - Backyard Swimming Pool
Culver City - Backyard Swimming Pool
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Allen Haren - Photography
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving, a raised bed and a wood fence.
Garden and steel planters
Garden and steel planters
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Inspiration for a classic back formal garden in Seattle with a raised bed and gravel.
St Helena
St Helena
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photography By Joe Dodd
Photo of a large contemporary back garden in San Francisco with gravel and a raised bed.
Rustic Woodside
Rustic Woodside
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Country back garden in San Francisco with a raised bed.
Memorial 5 - Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance
Memorial 5 - Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance
Hogue Landscape ServicesHogue Landscape Services
Inspiration for a large classic back formal full sun garden in Houston with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
San Francisco Cole Valley Modern Tropical
San Francisco Cole Valley Modern Tropical
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
Path lighting using WAC balance, and accent up lights on Japanese Maple, Phormium and Cordyline Pot provide drama
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Residential cottage garden
Residential cottage garden
Landscape Design & Associates LLCLandscape Design & Associates LLC
Backyard patio area now getting established
Design ideas for a bohemian back partial sun garden for spring in Detroit with a raised bed and brick paving.
Quaint Cottage Garden
Quaint Cottage Garden
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
In this traditional garden we wanted to give the space a revamp while still ensuring it was in keeping with it’s classic, rural surroundings. You are welcomed into the garden through a charming pergola wrapped in vining plants. Square stepping stones create a winding path across the gently curving lawn, this is surrounded by elegant flower beds. The sweeping flower beds mimic the shape of the rounded walls and the smooth lines draw your eyes around the garden. The raised sleeper bed is home to bountiful selection of greenery and adds both texture and rustic charm. As this area is sheltered it was planted with variety of ferns and heucheras which thrive in shaded areas. In the large flower bed a stunning rose garden was planted with a selection of handpicked, hybrid tea roses. A bird bath and feeder not only creates a focal point, but also encourages wildlife into the garden. The raised flower beds and steps lead down to a stone patio. This sits beneath a traditional veranda so the garden can be enjoyed in all weather. A picturesque chimenea allows the patio becomes and extension of the home as it can be enjoyed late into the summer evenings. The garden is surrounded by a beautiful stone wall which adds privacy. Climbing ivy creates a charming backdrop for the blooming flowers to standout against. The result is a traditional, but quaint garden.
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.
Mountain View
Mountain View
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting
Large retro back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a raised bed, decking and a wood fence.

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