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Custom Steel Garden Beds
Custom Steel Garden Beds
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Rusted steel garden beds.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back partial sun garden in Portland with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Lawn Replacements with property views
Lawn Replacements with property views
Céladon Designs, Inc.Céladon Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a large rustic back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.
BACKYARD RETRIEVAL
BACKYARD RETRIEVAL
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
At this point I'm just going to go through a few more pictures without words. This fence doesn't need words it's exciting all on its own!
Photo of a large contemporary back partial sun pergola for summer in Minneapolis with gravel.
Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat
Rustic Crestview Backyard Retreat
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com
Granite Waterfall
Granite Waterfall
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Granite stream with driftwood waterfall.
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Kansas City with a water feature and gravel.
Del Mar Garden
Del Mar Garden
Designs by ShelleneDesigns by Shellene
Medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Desert Landscapes
Desert Landscapes
Blue Star LandscapesBlue Star Landscapes
Design ideas for a back full sun garden in Las Vegas with gravel.
September Sky: Australian Garden Show 2015
September Sky: Australian Garden Show 2015
Fisher Tomlin & BowyerFisher Tomlin & Bowyer
An aerial view of the dry creek and native Australian planting surround
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and gravel.
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces, each set up to be viewed from within. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. Standard form lilacs sit in the boxwood hedge. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Steel Garden Edging - A feature Border
Steel Garden Edging - A feature Border
Dean HomickiDean Homicki
Images by Dean Homicki
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse back formal full sun garden for winter in Melbourne with gravel.
Soundview Manor
Soundview Manor
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Classic back formal full sun garden in New York with gravel.
Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting
Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting
Hammerton LightingHammerton Lighting
Hammerton
Design ideas for an expansive rustic back formal partial sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and gravel.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Powder coated, heavy gauge aluminum makes for striking beds in this small, formal herb garden. Compact size makes it just right for growing only what is needed. It is a focal point in the garden, and a much loved, lived in space for the homeowners'.
Shade garden
Shade garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
A shade garden with planting surrounded on all sides by trees, perennials, clump Bamboo and a few shrubs. The planting is layered from ground cover and taller. The objective here is to create plant beds full of texture with mainly foliage. Mariane Wheatley-Miller
Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Mid-Country French Farm
Mid-Country French Farm
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
Design ideas for a back full sun garden in New York with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Japanese Tea House
Japanese Tea House
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
Looking from inside to outer surrounding Japanese garden area. The top row of windows are hand blown art glass. Photo credits:Dan Drobnick
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden in Cleveland with gravel.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.
French Country Landscape
French Country Landscape
Inspiration for a back formal full sun garden in DC Metro with gravel.
Martha's Vineyard Estate
Martha's Vineyard Estate
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
Large coastal back formal full sun garden in Boston with a vegetable patch and gravel.

Back Garden with Gravel 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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