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Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Behr Construction CompanyBehr Construction Company
Koi pond
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Los Angeles with decking.
Oakland Property
Oakland Property
Jager LandscapingJager Landscaping
Photo of a traditional front driveway garden in Newark with brick paving.
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.
Mediterranean Night
Mediterranean Night
Red Leaf Developments, Inc.Red Leaf Developments, Inc.
Mediterranean back garden in Sacramento with a rockery.
Art Walk
Art Walk
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
*Sustainable Sites Gold Rated Project
Photo of a large mediterranean back garden in Santa Barbara.
KEYSTONE HOUSE
KEYSTONE HOUSE
DECCODECCO
Front exterior & green house
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Other with a rockery.
Ramekins Culinery & Event Center
Ramekins Culinery & Event Center
Franciscan LandscapeFranciscan Landscape
Elise and Dan Glasner
Inspiration for a mediterranean back garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
Floating Rock Sculpture
Floating Rock Sculpture
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Striking sculpture in the front entry court by Woods Davy - http://www.woodsdavy.com/Contact.html. Photo by Michael Woodall
Atlanta Dream Home 2009
Atlanta Dream Home 2009
InsidesignInsidesign
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Atlanta with a water feature.
SILVERSMITH RESIDENCE
SILVERSMITH RESIDENCE
Tate Studio ArchitectsTate Studio Architects
Open Floor Plan Patio around a black water pool and spa. Builder – GEF Development, Interiors - Ownby Design, Photographer – Thompson Photographic, Sculpture - Guy Dill
Side Gate
Side Gate
THINK Architecture, Inc.THINK Architecture, Inc.
Photo by: Joshua Caldwell
Classic courtyard garden in Salt Lake City with natural stone paving.
Montecito Residence 2
Montecito Residence 2
Lindsey Adams Construction Inc.Lindsey Adams Construction Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean side garden in Santa Barbara.
Whole house renovation - Chapel Hill NC
Whole house renovation - Chapel Hill NC
Steven Paul Whitsitt PhotographySteven Paul Whitsitt Photography
©StevenPaulWhitsitt_Photography
This is an example of a classic fully shaded pergola in Raleigh with natural stone paving.
North Spokane Backyard
North Spokane Backyard
Coppercreek LandscapingCoppercreek Landscaping
Traditional garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Matt Giroux
Matt Giroux
LandscapeLensLandscapeLens
Inspiration for a rustic garden steps in Portland.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Haggart Luxury HomesHaggart Luxury Homes
Design ideas for a traditional garden in Portland with a water feature.
Home on the Range
Home on the Range
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Michael Shopenn Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary front garden in Denver with a garden path.
Gravel Courtyad - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens
Gravel Courtyad - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Gravel Courtyard - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens - boulder settings - step-over walkway - Front entry
Inspiration for a traditional front garden in Portland with a water feature.
English Manor
English Manor
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
This is an example of a traditional garden in Houston.
Clearhaven - 2013 Street of Dreams
Clearhaven - 2013 Street of Dreams
Jamie Opsahl Interior DesignJamie Opsahl Interior Design
Classic front garden in Portland with a water feature.

Brown 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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