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Brooklyn backyard with small playground
Brooklyn backyard with small playground
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Brooklyn backyard with pergola, built in children's activity wall, blue stone paving with synthetic grass inserts for the play area with swings. Outdoor storage boxes double up as benches.
Classical entryway
Classical entryway
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Columnar evergreens provide a rhythmic structure to the flowing bluestone entry walk that terminates in a fountain courtyard. A soothing palette of green and white plantings keeps the space feeling lush and cool. Photo credit: Verdance Fine Garden Design
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.
Mark's Backyard
Mark's Backyard
Artistic LandscapesArtistic Landscapes
This is an example of a traditional back raised pond in Atlanta with brick paving.
Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
Birdhouse garden & garden shed.
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
A bird house is the focal point of these back yard gardens. The post height ensures plenty of room for tall perennials. The shed has attained a lovely patina including moss growth on the roof. Vintage watering cans on the side of the shed complete the garden theme. Photo & design by Bob Trainor. Birdhouse by Walpole Outdoors
Lake House
Lake House
Castanes Architects PSCastanes Architects PS
Custom made corten steel entry gate is laser cut to mimic the inlays in the walnut entry door. Phot: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun garden in Seattle.
Blackheath
Blackheath
Emma Whitten Garden Design & ImplementationEmma Whitten Garden Design & Implementation
Photo of a traditional pergola in London.
Water Features & Hardscape's
Water Features & Hardscape's
Outdoor LifestylesOutdoor Lifestyles
Photo of a traditional back formal garden in Bridgeport with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Cross Country Greenhouses
Cross Country Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
The interior of our Cape Cod greenhouse in Houston.
Design ideas for a classic garden in Vancouver.
Western Exposure
Western Exposure
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
David Winger
Large modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with concrete paving and a rockery.
SC 3
SC 3
Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Garden Entry - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Medium sized mediterranean side formal partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with natural stone paving and a pathway.
Black Vinyl PVC Privacy Fencing Panels from Illusions Vinyl Fence
Black Vinyl PVC Privacy Fencing Panels from Illusions Vinyl Fence
Illusions Vinyl FenceIllusions Vinyl Fence
Black PVC vinyl privacy fence. V300-6 Illusions Vinyl Tongue and Groove Privacy Fence shown in the Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Black (L105).
Design ideas for a classic garden in New York.
A dramatic stone-veneered fireplace and pergola, graced with stately white colum
A dramatic stone-veneered fireplace and pergola, graced with stately white colum
Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"Best Hot Tubs "Hot Tub and Spa Experts"
A dramatic stone-vaneered fireplace and pergola, graced with stately white columns on bases which were veneered in stone to match the fireplace, are both beautifully reflected in the still waters of this phase’s second pond. Long Island Hot Tub www.longislandhottub.com
Lake House
Lake House
ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape ArchitectureROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a traditional garden in San Francisco.
Cupertino 2
Cupertino 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Design ideas for a contemporary pergola in San Francisco.
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Vista Del Valle
Vista Del Valle
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Retro garden steps in San Francisco.
English Modernist in Santa Monica
English Modernist in Santa Monica
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Mesta Park Modern
Mesta Park Modern
SchindlerDesignCo. - Custom Pool BuilderSchindlerDesignCo. - Custom Pool Builder
Inspiration for a traditional courtyard garden seating in Oklahoma City.
Winter Containers
Winter Containers
The Inspired GardenThe Inspired Garden
Photo of a garden for winter in New York with a potted garden.

Black 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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