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Back Garden with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Large Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames
Large Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames
Belderbos LandscapesBelderbos Landscapes
Inspiration for a traditional back partial sun garden in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Classic Courtyard
Classic Courtyard
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Photo of a large farmhouse back formal full sun garden in Burlington with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Modern Landscaping, Inc.Modern Landscaping, Inc.
A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
World-inspired back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Water feature
Water feature
Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.Magnolia Landscape and Design Co.
Firepit patio with pondless waterfall.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden in Minneapolis with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
317Grow317Grow
Gardens of Growth Indianapolis, IN 317-251-4769
This is an example of a large contemporary back formal full sun garden for spring in Indianapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Garden Waterfalls
Garden Waterfalls
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Backyard waterfall in Connecticut by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back partial sun garden for spring in Miami with natural stone paving and a waterfall.
Ann Arbor Estate Project: Fire Table
Ann Arbor Estate Project: Fire Table
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
An intimate conversation area anchors one corner of the outdoor living space. A reclaimed stone plinth fire table serves as a rustic focal point, and a stone retaining wall enhances the sense of cozy seclusion. Crushed stone delights the senses with every footstep. Photo by John Carlson.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in spring, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.
Rustic Backyard Dining Area - Cedarburg, WI
Rustic Backyard Dining Area - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our client's hammock adds color to the backyard. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back private fully shaded garden in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Project Hemera, North London
Project Hemera, North London
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A landscape designer, Jenny Bloom Landscape, designed the big rear garden in different spaces and very well integrated with the architecture.
Large contemporary back formal full sun garden seating for spring in London with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Lounge, daybed, pergola, firepit. Backyard transformed from vacant lot to entertainment central.
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Le jardin des 5 sens
Le jardin des 5 sens
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape and private partial sun garden for spring in Nantes with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 2
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 2
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
This is an example of a small contemporary back garden in London with natural stone paving.
Barrington Hills Residence
Barrington Hills Residence
Grant and Power LandscapingGrant and Power Landscaping
Design ideas for a large contemporary back private fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Balinese Paradise
Balinese Paradise
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.
Outdoor Dining Anytime
Outdoor Dining Anytime
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Integrated lighting illuminates the pergola and accents in the outdoor living spaces for enjoyment anytime of day.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse back pergola in Denver with natural stone paving.
upper terrace night lighting
upper terrace night lighting
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
Design ideas for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a raised bed and natural stone paving.
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/
Appledown contemporary garden
Appledown contemporary garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Contemporary slatted screens with shade tolerant planting in front, used to hide the shed and bin store area from sight
Design ideas for a small contemporary back private garden for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving and a wood fence.

Back Garden with Natural Stone Paving 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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