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Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.
High Meadow Contemporary
High Meadow Contemporary
Caribou Construction CompanyCaribou Construction Company
This is an example of a large back formal full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a desert look.
Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Behr Construction CompanyBehr Construction Company
Koi pond
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Wells Design Melbourne
Wells Design Melbourne
Wells Design LandscapesWells Design Landscapes
Inspiration for a contemporary sloped garden in Melbourne with gravel and a rockery.
Winsor Green covered bbq area
Winsor Green covered bbq area
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a large classic back formal garden wall in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Landscape stairs leading to the Outdoor Room
Landscape stairs leading to the Outdoor Room
Kor ArchitectsKor Architects
Photo of a contemporary sloped garden in Seattle.
Serpentine Stone
Serpentine Stone
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Contemporary back garden in San Luis Obispo.
More project photos. Please see us at classicnursery.com for more info
More project photos. Please see us at classicnursery.com for more info
Classic Landscaping + NurseryClassic Landscaping + Nursery
Alan Burke
Contemporary garden in Seattle with a waterfall.
Riggs Residence
Riggs Residence
David Johnston ArchitectsDavid Johnston Architects
Inspiration for a classic side garden in Denver with a water feature.
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This is an example of a large classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Texas Chic
Texas Chic
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Mediterranean back garden in Houston with a water feature.
White Falls
White Falls
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Chad Talton
Photo of a large traditional back garden in DC Metro with brick paving.
Grotto
Grotto
Gilson Group Landscape DesignGilson Group Landscape Design
Grotto with waterfall was created using faux rock. Spaces were left in the rock for placement of plant material in order to create natural-looking environment.
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure - Professional Site PlanningCharles McClure - Professional Site Planning
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back garden in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall and gravel.
Spa & Pergola Project
Spa & Pergola Project
Zarelli Landscaping, Inc.Zarelli Landscaping, Inc.
Marc Zarelli
Inspiration for a classic garden in Philadelphia.
The Monastery
The Monastery
Arcadia StudioArcadia Studio
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall.
Orange County Projects
Orange County Projects
Pacific RockscapePacific Rockscape
Michael Comi
Photo of a world-inspired back garden in Orange County with natural stone paving.
Snyder
Snyder
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden in Other.
photographer: John Wilbanks, jwphoto.com
photographer: John Wilbanks, jwphoto.com
Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth ArchitectsJeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects
Photo of a contemporary garden in Seattle.
Residential Watergardens
Residential Watergardens
Water Feature Pros.Water Feature Pros.
High end water feature illustrating exquisite water flow with large water falls and smaller cascading waterfall in short and long streams. Designed and constructed by Pond and Fountain World in Louisville, KY

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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