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Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with brick paving and a desert look.
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Mission Terraces
Mission Terraces
SZABO Landscape ArchitectureSZABO Landscape Architecture
Contemporary sloped garden steps in San Diego.
South Pasadena Spanish
South Pasadena Spanish
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This front garden echoes the classic lines and Mediterranean feel of the home’s architecture. A thirsty lawn was replaced with vibrant aloes, agaves, and low water shrubs. An area of decomposed granite doubles as an informal play court. Photo by Daniel Bosler
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Landscapes
Landscapes
DesignBlue, Inc.DesignBlue, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional back garden in Los Angeles.
Allview Terrace - http://www.studio6architects.com
Allview Terrace - http://www.studio6architects.com
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel - 949-584-8525
This is an example of a garden in Orange County with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Pierce Residence
Pierce Residence
Process Design Build, L.L.C.Process Design Build, L.L.C.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden wall in Phoenix with a water feature.
Exterior Views
Exterior Views
Carter PhotographyCarter Photography
Dave Carter/Carter Photography
This is an example of a xeriscape garden in Phoenix with a retaining wall.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Stepstone, Inc.Stepstone, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary back private garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
gardencrest
gardencrest
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
The office garden
Design ideas for a contemporary back garden in San Diego with a potted garden.
Del Sur "The Sentinels"
Del Sur "The Sentinels"
Belle Terre LandscapesBelle Terre Landscapes
Janet Pozzuoli-Vallin
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Diego with a water feature.
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
Kara MosherKara Mosher
Kara Mosher © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Austin.
Hanging gardens of Laguna
Hanging gardens of Laguna
Blu CrewBlu Crew
Waterfall and landscape succulents create the perfect backdrop for the ocean view seating area
Inspiration for a world-inspired full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Contemporary Eichler Backyard
Contemporary Eichler Backyard
Land Studio CLand Studio C
Inspiration for a contemporary garden wall in San Francisco with a living wall.
5609 Residence
5609 Residence
Jesse Im/bugonmyleafJesse Im/bugonmyleaf
Water feature area
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Inspiration for a sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps in Austin with concrete paving.
Designer landscape 010
Designer landscape 010
Badec Bros (Pty)LtdBadec Bros (Pty)Ltd
Mediterranean garden in Other with decking.
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Transformed Tucson Courtyard
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized side xeriscape partial sun garden in Phoenix with brick paving and a desert look.
Landscape - Brighton meets LA Hollywood Hills
Landscape - Brighton meets LA Hollywood Hills
Imagine Design & Construction pty ltdImagine Design & Construction pty ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary back xeriscape garden wall in Melbourne.

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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