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Zero Lawn Xeriscape
Zero Lawn Xeriscape
David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.
Craftsman Style Cottage Spring 2014 David Morello
Photo of a traditional back fully shaded garden seating in Houston with natural stone paving.
Herbalin Residence
Herbalin Residence
Goodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / WaterGoodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / Water
Inspiration for a small rustic courtyard full sun garden for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and concrete paving.
Garden Ponds, Fish Ponds, Koi Ponds, Monroe County, Rochester NY by Acorn
Garden Ponds, Fish Ponds, Koi Ponds, Monroe County, Rochester NY by Acorn
Acorn Ponds & WaterfallsAcorn Ponds & Waterfalls
Garden Ponds, Fish Ponds, Koi Ponds, Monroe County, Rochester NY. Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls, we install ponds, water features and low maintenance water gardens. Renovation, Repair and maintenance are our specialties. Check out our website http://www.acornponds.com and give us a call 585.442.6373. Contact us now 585-442-63373 or click here: http://www.acornponds.com/ponds.html Goldfish pond Monroe County, Greece NY, Pond Contractor Rochester NY. Monroe County, Rochester NY. Koi Pond Design, Backyard Ponds, Pond Maintenance, Pond Repair, Water Garden, Landscape Design, Pond Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Pond Clean-out, Pond Contractor, Pond Installation, Pond Installer, Garden Pond Ideas, Natural Bluestone Wall, Aquascape Pond, Goldfish Pond, Certified Aquascape Contractor, Pond Design, Pond Renovation, Pond Analysis, Pond Consultation by Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls of Rochester NY 585.442.6373 For more info on Ecosystem Pond Installations please click here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/acorn-landscaping-landscape-designlightingbackyard-water-gardens/acorn-landscaping-designs-installs-aquascape-ecosystem-water-garden-fish-ponds-i/464917560212038 Garden Pond Rochester NY, Waterfall Pond, Ecosystem Fish Pond, Koi Pond, Landscape Pond, Pond Designer, Pond Contractor, Pond Service, Pond Maintenance, Pond Installer, Pond Builder, Goldfish Pond, Landscaping Ideas, Pond Design by Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls 585-442-6373, Certified Aquascape Contractor of Monroe County, Rochester NY. Service areas include Rochester NY, Webster NY, Greece NY, Brighton NY, Pittsford NY, Penfield NY, Fairport NY, Irondequoit NY, Victor NY, Rush NY, Henrietta NY, Bushnell's Basin NY, Under Water Pond Lighting
Modern Entry Courtyard
Modern Entry Courtyard
TerrainTerrain
This low maintenance, clean, and modern landscape accents this beautifully restored craftsman home. Terrain worked with the Landscape Architect to install a custom made bluestone entry, paired with polished Mexican pebbles. Steel edging defines the landscape border materials. The simplistic wood and metal screen frames this front yard terrace.
Water Features
Water Features
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Classic back raised pond in Seattle with a water feature and decorative stones.
Urban Veggie Garden
Urban Veggie Garden
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC
Photo of a rustic garden in Houston.
Houston Patio With Built-in Big Green Egg "Nest"
Houston Patio With Built-in Big Green Egg "Nest"
InnovationLandInnovationLand
This covered patio and outdoor kitchen by Outdoor Homescapes of Houston features a Big Green Egg kamado style grill and its "nest" built into a natural stone island along with an RCS grill and double burner. The countertops are granite and the floor is concrete pavers. www.outdoorhomescapes.com
Willoughby
Willoughby
The Balcony GardenThe Balcony Garden
Our clients, a young newlywed couple, wanted to create a stylish usable area for entertaining friends. The hardwood L-shaped bench seat with hinged lids is not only a practical storage solution but it’s the center piece of this balcony garden. We installed low voltage hood lights in the bench to provide soft ambient lighting at night. Three Crassula ovate Jade plants in our Tom & Jerry Egg Pots sit within the existing raised planter bed surrounded with Senecio serpens Blue Chalk Sticks. Low voltage LED garden lights accentuate the three Jade plants and bench seating. This is a great example of how to transform a small balcony into a stylish function entertaining space, which has essentially become another room in of the home. www.thebalconygarden.com.au
Front Fire Pit Back Water Feature
Front Fire Pit Back Water Feature
Planscape, An Outdoor Design CompanyPlanscape, An Outdoor Design Company
Front yard fire pit. A grassless yard design that incorporates a fire pit in the front yard surrounded by large boulders and a small creek in the back yard that flows out of the hill side. The fire pit is in the front to take advantage of the mountain views. Large rocks, mulch and crush were used throughout the property. Full sun. Deer resistant plants. Zone 4.
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Barberry
Sunjoy® Cinnamon Barberry
Proven WinnersProven Winners
A barberry like you've never seen before. Sunjoy® Cinnamon will stand out all season with it's dark orange foliage and compact branching. This low maintenance shrub makes a unique hedge or foundation planting. Prune to shape in summer. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained soil. 4-5' (1.2-1.5m) tall and wide. Full sun. USDA Zone 4.
Fall Annuals
Fall Annuals
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Fall arrangement of broom corn, mums, peppers, and english ivy.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front partial sun garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden.
Small asian inspired space
Small asian inspired space
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Design ideas for a world-inspired garden in Orange County.
Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Oklahoma Landscape
Pondless Waterfalls Ideas for your Oklahoma Landscape
Continental PondsContinental Ponds
Pondless Waterfall Pondless Waterfalls are simply a re-circulating waterfall and/or stream without the presence of a pond. You can enjoy the sight and sound of running water without the maintenance of a pond. The waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and favored feature in a water garden. If space is lacking in your yard or you have safety concerns with a pond, go Pondless! The name basically explains it all. It’s a waterfall and stream, without the pond. So why would you want a waterfall without a pond? The truth is that a Pondless Waterfall isn’t for everyone, but it can be a great alternative for someone who isn’t quite sure if a pond is right for their family. Safety Because there is no pool of water, a Pondless Waterfall is a great option if you are concerned about safety issues associated with a traditional pond. Cost Cost can be a big factor when considering the type of pond you want to build. In most cases, the price of a Pondless waterfall will be less than a pond, because there is less labor involved, as well as less rock and materials. Operating costs are also less. Because you’re not dealing with an established ecosystem, it’s not necessary to run the pump 24/7. Space The small size of the Pondless Waterfall means you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall anywhere in you yard. Maintenance - Taking care of your Pondless Waterfall is easy. Filling the reservoir every few weeks to compensate for water loss because of evaporation is all that’s required. Flexibility Perhaps the best part of the Pondless Waterfall is the possibility for the future. If you change your mind later, wishing you’d build a pond, that’s ok! If you leave enough room around the base of the waterfall, it’s easy to add a pond onto a Pondless Waterfall. Complete System It might be difficult to imagine a waterfall and stream without a pond. Where does the water go? A Pondless Waterfall works much like a regular pond. The hole, deeper than a normal pond, is dug then lined with rock and gravel, and filled with water. The water is then circulated from beneath the rocks and gravel by a pump that sits on the bottom, inside a Snorkel Vault and Centipede Module. A pipe runs from there up to a BioFalls Filter and into an overflowing waterfall, where it falls back into the reservoir. Since the water level never pools above the level of the rock and gravel fill, it give the appearance of a waterfall without a pond, when in fact, the “pond” is there but not visible. The Pondless Waterfall has made many water-lovers who were previously unable to indulge in the sweet sounds of falling water, very happy. It’s a great alternative for those who are trying to get their feet wet, or looking to fit a little bit of paradise into their own backyard. In other words, when all else fails … go Pondless!
Brick Herringbone Entry w Curved Landing & Bullnose Details
Brick Herringbone Entry w Curved Landing & Bullnose Details
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Medium sized classic front partial sun garden in DC Metro with brick paving.
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Modern Landscape in Mill Valley
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The modern horizontal lines of this exquisite cedar fence is complimented by the mass plantings of Juncus effusus, soft rush along with mexican pebbles. Architect: Barry Peterson, Studio300A Architecture. Landscape design, © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Great Outdoor Spaces & Pools
Great Outdoor Spaces & Pools
BCB Homes, Inc.BCB Homes, Inc.
Hamilton Photography
This is an example of a large mediterranean back partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
photography by Joe Dodd
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped formal garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Cedar Street Remodel
Cedar Street Remodel
Steven Ginn Architects LLCSteven Ginn Architects LLC
Collaboration with Marilyn Offutt at Offutt Design. Tom Kessler Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary back pergola in Omaha.
Barber Residence
Barber Residence
Gordon Stein DesignGordon Stein Design
Photo of a mediterranean front garden steps in Other with brick paving.
Koi pond
Koi pond
Modern Zen GardenModern Zen Garden
Small atrium koi pond in Del Mar, CA Kohei Owatari
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in San Diego.

Brown, Grey 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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