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Ribbon Driveway, functional & beautiful
Ribbon Driveway, functional & beautiful
Caliper Farms Nursery and Landscape ServicesCaliper Farms Nursery and Landscape Services
The owners had recently purchased this house with the desire to totally renovate the interior and exterior. Great location and views were very attractive. Our task was to make it fully functional, beautiful and fun. Parking and impervious space were two of our biggest challenges. Driveway paving was re-designed using both permeable paving stones and ribbon layouts to allow for on-site drainage and a warm look. The main outdoor living room was off the back of the house with a Bluestone terrace using Brownstone inlay to create separate spaces. The terrace walls were finished with the same stone used on the house with a clean Stainless Steel railing system, for great visibility. A large kitchen was built for entertaining with plenty of counter space. The terrace overlooks a wonderful pond with just the right fountain. The plantings were designed to bring color, texture, fragrance and screening in just the right combinations. LED landscape lighting and magnificent Longshadow planters completed the gardens with charm and elegance.
Modern Rustic Landscaping
Modern Rustic Landscaping
UserUser
Modern walkway design with concrete pavers and La Paz pebbles
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco.
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The raked garden has been a area for our client to dabble with various raking designs in the gravel.
Photo of a large world-inspired back fully shaded garden in Milwaukee with a garden path and gravel.
Palm Beach Landscaping , Waiheke Island , NZ
Palm Beach Landscaping , Waiheke Island , NZ
LANDesignLANDesign
The front entrance to the house is a curved boardwalk / ramp, made from custom decking of mixed width and color. The timber is Jarrah, White Gum, and Pink Gum. The planting will resemble the canopy of the adjacent forest, to create the sense of walking through the treetops.
Landscape
Landscape
Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.
This beautiful Asian inspired oasis is the perfect place to relax!
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Tahoe Mountain Living
Tahoe Mountain Living
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Water feature, boulders, outdoor room
Inspiration for a large rustic back partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Custom Steel Entry Gate
Custom Steel Entry Gate
ADLA StudioADLA Studio
Gate Design by ADLA | Articulated Design Landscape Architecture and fabricated by Austin Metal Works.
Modern garden in Austin.
Urban Garden
Urban Garden
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Acer Japonica Maple Trees, Grasses and ferns in small Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Blueberry Vanilla
Blueberry Vanilla
SG DesignSG Design
Tammyanne Matthew
Photo of a victorian back formal partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a potted garden.
Backyard Tudor revival landscape along a natural area with a stream
Backyard Tudor revival landscape along a natural area with a stream
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesEarthwise Horticultural Services
Scott Simpson Tudor Revival Landscape
Design ideas for a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Orlando with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Malibu Crest
Malibu Crest
Studio BracketStudio Bracket
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury side full sun raised pond in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
beautifylvlanscape's ideas
beautifylvlanscape's ideas
Beautify (Landscape Design and Installation)Beautify (Landscape Design and Installation)
Photo of a medium sized classic back garden with natural stone paving.
Mid-Century River House
Mid-Century River House
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Outdoor Kitchen and Living Space
Midcentury back garden in New Orleans.
Large Renovation with Drainage Issues
Large Renovation with Drainage Issues
Hedahl Landscape Deck & PatioHedahl Landscape Deck & Patio
Renovated back yard with new and repurposed plantings, extended paver walkway, boulder garden and synthetic turf... We modified irrigation to drip for new planting beds.
West Valley
West Valley
Creative Landscapes Detroit LLCCreative Landscapes Detroit LLC
Photo of a medium sized traditional garden in Detroit.
Milan Fountain
Milan Fountain
Chelsea Design + ConstructionChelsea Design + Construction
Clark Dugger
This is an example of a classic back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Japanese Modern
Japanese Modern
Sacred Space Garden Design IncSacred Space Garden Design Inc
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with concrete paving.
Irregular Flagstone Walkway w/ Brick Border on Concrete Base
Irregular Flagstone Walkway w/ Brick Border on Concrete Base
Art Masonry Inc.Art Masonry Inc.
This is an example of a garden in DC Metro.
Classic Tudor & Grounds
Classic Tudor & Grounds
Griffin Architects, P.A.Griffin Architects, P.A.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.

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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