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Blue Garden Ideas and Designs

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Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a modern driveway full sun garden in San Francisco.
World Class Pools. Pittsburgh Premier Designs and Construction
World Class Pools. Pittsburgh Premier Designs and Construction
World Class PoolsWorld Class Pools
Thomas Blodgett
Inspiration for a traditional sloped garden steps in Other.
Contemporary 004
Contemporary 004
Est Est, Inc.Est Est, Inc.
Design ideas for a full sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.
Modern Mansion with a Living Room Hot Tub
Modern Mansion with a Living Room Hot Tub
Noble Classic HomesNoble Classic Homes
Expansive traditional sloped formal full sun garden in Dallas with a garden path.
Mica Foothills
Mica Foothills
Coppercreek LandscapingCoppercreek Landscaping
Perched on a hillside on the edge of the Palouse, these homeowners wanted a backyard that took advantage of the stellar views across the surrounding farmland. Masonry retaining walls match the brick of the house, while the landscaping complements the vistas below. The water feature has multiple falls that cascade into a deep wading pool below. The concrete patio is cantilevered over the water for a seamless transition. Across the top pool, boulder stepping stones continue the path to the upper patio.
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Seattle.
Rockmount
Rockmount
Twisted Vine DesignTwisted Vine Design
Design ideas for a classic garden in Denver with a water feature.
Cary Bernstein Architect Ridge House
Cary Bernstein Architect Ridge House
Cary Bernstein ArchitectCary Bernstein Architect
This is an example of a contemporary back garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Superstition Mountain--Putting Green
Superstition Mountain--Putting Green
Merit LandworksMerit Landworks
Pam Singleton Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean full sun garden in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court.
Mountain Modern
Mountain Modern
Suman ArchitectsSuman Architects
This is an example of a rustic garden in Denver with a water feature.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
This is an example of a garden steps in Phoenix.
Stone Steps
Stone Steps
Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Wide, gradual stone steps lead off the back patio to the poolside.
Classic sloped garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Wang Residence
Wang Residence
Ami Saunders, MLAAmi Saunders, MLA
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in San Francisco.
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard formal fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
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.
Salt-tolerant perennial flower garden
Salt-tolerant perennial flower garden
The Lazy GardenerThe Lazy Gardener
A continuous salt tolerant perennial garden along the seawall that does not obscure the view from the backyard lawn. Fisher Hart(photo)
Inspiration for a large classic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall.
Bridge House
Bridge House
Peninsula ArchitectsPeninsula Architects
This is an example of a contemporary garden steps in Cleveland.
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.
San Juan Passage
San Juan Passage
Gilbane Development CompanyGilbane Development Company
kp-studios.com
Photo of a coastal garden steps in Providence.
Lakeside Fire Pit
Lakeside Fire Pit
Daniel Lee DesignsDaniel Lee Designs
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional sloped garden in Cleveland with a fire feature and gravel.

Blue 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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