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Blue Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Patterned bluestone, board-on-board concrete and seasonal containers establish strength of line in the front landscape design. Plants are subordinate components of the design and just emerging from their winter dormancy.
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Expansive traditional sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Red Clay Pavers with Oak raised Beds
Red Clay Pavers with Oak raised Beds
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
The garden boasts four raised beds that are carefully crafted from oak, providing a sturdy and durable setting for vegetables to grow. A quaint potting shed is also present, offering a cosy space for the garden enthusiast to store their tools and equipment. The beautiful espalier fruit trees add to the charm of the garden, while the hazel arches create a picturesque view that is sure to captivate anyone's attention. The tongue and groove fencing that encloses the garden provides a safe and secure environment for the plants to thrive.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Ascent at Aloravita | Peoria, AZ | Plan 4016
Ascent at Aloravita | Peoria, AZ | Plan 4016
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with concrete paving.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Contemporary Backyard
Contemporary Backyard
Vision Garden DesignVision Garden Design
Contemporary backyard with concrete pavers surrounded by Mexican river rocks. A comfortable "floating" wooden bench in a stucco wall creates a separate garden "room" from lawn and kids play house.
Purkis Residence
Purkis Residence
ZODEGA | TISZODEGA | TIS
A perfect blend of pool, hardscape, groundcover, plants, trees, fence & trellis work. Photo Credit: Karina Filipovich - Northwest Houston Real Estate Photographer
Ростов
Ростов
Екатерина Болотова | «Арт-проект Клюква»Екатерина Болотова | «Арт-проект Клюква»
This is an example of a classic formal full sun garden for summer in Moscow with a garden path.
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
Wright Landscape Services IncWright Landscape Services Inc
River Rock strip surrounded by mulch garden with water feature. Low maintenance planting, with river stone to promote proper drainage. Wheelbarrow used as an outdoor feature for a visually appealing landscape.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
Contemporary bi-fold design with sunny landscape garden patio.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Mediterranean: Euclid
Mediterranean: Euclid
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Completed in 2013, this stunning Italianate Mediterranean Villa is located in Highland Park, Texas and stands out in an already distinct architectural neighborhood. This project was designed and installed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. The expansive property features a lush landscaping, front motor court with travertine pavers and a luxury pool and spa. The pool area was designed to have a private resort feel to allow for entertaining. In addition to the spacious loggia and cabana spaces, the owner also wanted to have shade protection near the water, so a custom designed pavilion was built on the end of the pool to provide a shaded destination with cushion lounges that extend out into the water, flanked by fountains and adjacent to a fire bowl feature with a classic fire place surround. A truly elegant outdoor space for parties and entertaining with a sophisticated, modern flavor.
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Miami with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
This is an example of a large mediterranean front formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Modern Rambler
Modern Rambler
Davies Design BuildDavies Design Build
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with an outdoor sport court and a metal fence.
Tennis Resurfacing
Tennis Resurfacing
CourTex Construction Inc.CourTex Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Austin with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.
Rhino Tennis Courts
Rhino Tennis Courts
Bay Area Rhino CourtBay Area Rhino Court
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court.
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Sensations of mystery inspire a reason to journey through the space to a raised deck where the family can enjoy the last of the evening sun.
'Napa'
'Napa'
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Inspiration for a rural side full sun garden for summer in Denver with a raised bed and gravel.

Blue Garden for Summer 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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