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Brown Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Lots or Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and native grasses give this landscape a rustic touch.
Design ideas for a large eclectic side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Denver with decorative stones.
Lake Stevens Relaxing Recharge
Lake Stevens Relaxing Recharge
Kismet Design- Landscape ArchitectureKismet Design- Landscape Architecture
Photo of an expansive traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Contemporary transformation
Contemporary transformation
Liza GrowsLiza Grows
Inspiration for a contemporary back full sun garden in Ottawa with decorative stones.
Dry Creek Bed
Dry Creek Bed
Prestige Landscape & Tree Service LLCPrestige Landscape & Tree Service LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized back full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a rockery, decorative stones and a wood fence.
River Crossing
River Crossing
Parker HomesParker Homes
Waterfront home along the beautiful Guadalupe River.
Inspiration for a large classic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Austin with a waterfall, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Pond Cleaning & Maintenance
Pond Cleaning & Maintenance
Greenhaven LandscapesGreenhaven Landscapes
Cleaning a large pond
Inspiration for a large traditional side formal full sun garden for autumn in Portland with a waterfall, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Winter Ridge
Winter Ridge
Jade Landscape & DesignJade Landscape & Design
Expansive rustic back full sun garden for summer in Edmonton with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Montreal Building Services Inc.Montreal Building Services Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in Montreal with a garden path, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Anaheim Xeriscape Reno
Anaheim Xeriscape Reno
Colorworks Landscape DesignColorworks Landscape Design
Transforming ordinary into extraordinary! Our recent project in Anaheim, showcases the magic of xeriscaping. We worked wonders in the front yard by saying goodbye to old grass and welcoming a sustainable, water-wise oasis. Job Details: - Removed old grass & installed weed barrier - Laid down a beautiful layer of 3/4"" gray rock - Enhanced the landscape with decomposed granite - Added a touch of natural beauty with mulch - Implemented a new drip system for efficient watering - Defined the landscape with sleek bender board - Completed the look with charming riverbed stones The result? A low-maintenance, water-efficient masterpiece that's as stunning as it is eco-friendly!
Backyard Landscaping, Hardscapes, Xeriscapes, Austin, TX
Backyard Landscaping, Hardscapes, Xeriscapes, Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
For this home in Austin, TX, we created a completely new landscape look for the owners. This is a Xeriscape landscape. Xeriscape means employing a type of drought-resistant landscaping. The river rocks help to keep the moisture in the ground. They are teamed with drought-resistant plants. The river rock pathway is gently curved to provide a sense of a meandering river. The owner’s cat still isn’t quite sure if he approves of the new layout.
Connie S.
Connie S.
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a rockery and decorative stones.
Gabion wall in Broadmoor Area
Gabion wall in Broadmoor Area
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This project helped stabilize the driveway and provided safe and easy back yard access.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back driveway partial sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and decorative stones.
Georgetown Native Nook
Georgetown Native Nook
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a desert look and decorative stones.
After 03
After 03
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a desert look and decorative stones.
Southwest Swale Way - Rain Chains
Southwest Swale Way - Rain Chains
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Design ideas for a large side garden in Austin with decorative stones.
Southwest Swale Way - Front Entry and Rain Chains
Southwest Swale Way - Front Entry and Rain Chains
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Photo of a large side garden in Austin with decorative stones.
Southwest Swale Way
Southwest Swale Way
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Inspiration for a large side garden in Austin with decorative stones.
Prairie Inspired
Prairie Inspired
The Horticulture Consultant & DesignThe Horticulture Consultant & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side xeriscape garden in Denver with a pathway and decorative stones.
Water in the Landscape
Water in the Landscape
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This water feature creates beautiful accent inside this courtyard. Water features are a beautiful way to add sound and movement to a landscape.
Photo of a medium sized courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and decorative stones.
Gardner Residence
Gardner Residence
Frederico Landscape ManagementFrederico Landscape Management
Flagstone pathway through the shrubs and trees
Medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with decorative stones.

Brown Garden with Decorative Stones 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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