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Custom seating area with fire pit on deck
Custom seating area with fire pit on deck
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation.
Avon by the Sea
Avon by the Sea
Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional side driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern indoor outdoor home with sliding glass pocket w
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern indoor outdoor home with sliding glass pocket w
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern indoor outdoor home with sliding glass pocket walls & terraces on every floor. Photo by William MacCollum.
Large modern side formal and private full sun garden in Los Angeles.
Mount Pleasant Garden
Mount Pleasant Garden
NaturesqueNaturesque
Inspiration for a small contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Perth with a flowerbed and natural stone paving.
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Misha Bruk
This is an example of a large contemporary side formal full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
Custom Greenhouses
Custom Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
A custom glasshouse conservatory with a vintage look.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side formal garden in Vancouver.
Linda Rosa
Linda Rosa
Tourmaline Builders, Inc.Tourmaline Builders, Inc.
Rancho Photos
Inspiration for a small modern side xeriscape garden in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
Red Oak Outdoor LightingRed Oak Outdoor Lighting
The client had a unique vegetable garden installed in front of an existing renovated barn. They enjoy viewing the garden from the main house so we highlighted the trellises, assorted trees and a soft wash on the front of the barn. and
'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.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Design ideas for an expansive rural side formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.
Variety of Fence Options
Variety of Fence Options
Landworks Fence & LandscapeLandworks Fence & Landscape
This is an example of a rural side garden in Bridgeport.
Whalen House
Whalen House
Mark A Silva, ArchitectMark A Silva, Architect
James Brady Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary side raised pond in San Diego.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Wood RehabWood Rehab
Medium sized classic side full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and concrete paving.
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and brick paving.
Landscapes
Landscapes
UserUser
Medium sized traditional side full sun garden in Other with a garden path and mulch.
From hayfield to elegant home
From hayfield to elegant home
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The armillary garden relates formally to the outdoor entertaining area.
Medium sized classic side formal full sun garden for summer in Providence with natural stone paving.
'Napa'
'Napa'
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Design ideas for a country side full sun garden for summer in Denver with a raised bed and gravel.
Sa Talaia House
Sa Talaia House
LUV Architecture & DesignLUV Architecture & Design
Photo of a modern side full sun garden in Barcelona with gravel.
Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael
Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The dramatic transformation for this landscape replaced the lawn with a whimsical sculpture as a focal point, surrounded by Mexican pebbles and black limestone pavers and small sitting area. Succulents and other low water plants provide colors and textures and a lower water bill for the homeowners in this San Rafael home. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Sinbad Creek Residence
Sinbad Creek Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Russell Abraham
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.

Blue Side 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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