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Budget Back Garden Ideas and Designs

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Small Yard conversion with Path and Low Water use Plantings
Small Yard conversion with Path and Low Water use Plantings
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This yard started with dead grass, no irrigation to the back planter, water seeping through the block wall and the yard felt small. We removed all grass, removed the dirt in the planter, tar backed the wall and added a valve and PVC line for irrigation. We then started the new design incorporating small moundings with a natural path and low water use plantings. Deana M. Chiavola
Wooden Garden Gate
Wooden Garden Gate
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Small classic back garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Stradella
Stradella
Pasetta StudiosPasetta Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.
A small family garden with everything
A small family garden with everything
Jane Harries Garden DesignsJane Harries Garden Designs
The sunsail set up over the decking area, which faces southwest.
Photo of a bohemian back full sun garden for summer in Other with decking.
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
2020 NARI CotY Award Winning Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Williams Property Solutions, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
Retro back partial sun garden in Other with decking.
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Medium sized classic back full sun garden in Seattle with a fire feature and gravel.
Landscape Design Services in Texas
Landscape Design Services in Texas
Liberty Lawn Care LLC.Liberty Lawn Care LLC.
Inspiration for a large rural back driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
Mid century Petaluma
Mid century Petaluma
BK Landscape DesignBK Landscape Design
This was a garden space that was a blank slate. All that existed before we conceptualized this garden was water loving turf. BKLD added two outdoor entertaining spaces in this small yard with a colored concrete patio and a crushed rock terrace for an informal fire feature. Umbrella stands were poured into the concrete so that outdoor umbrella's could provide shade and not blow away in this windier corridor of Petaluma. Who's ready for a beverage and some smores?
NSW - Wilkinson
NSW - Wilkinson
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back garden in Sydney with natural stone paving.
Garden with oval lawns
Garden with oval lawns
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Inspiration for a large classic back full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Metal Hand Rail
Metal Hand Rail
Sion Structural and OrnamentalSion Structural and Ornamental
1.5 inch by 1.5 inch steel square tube, Paint Black Semi-Gloss
Medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLCNovotny Landscaping LLC
Novotny Landscaping LLC installed this retaining wall to replace a failing timber wall. Natural stone Chilton outcroppings were used to make a gentle transition for my customers. Compliments to Sally Michalko the home owner for all these pictures she took while we worked on the project.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
small back yard using reused /re-purposed materials
Design ideas for a small bohemian back full sun garden in Salt Lake City with gravel.
Wildlife Retreat
Wildlife Retreat
UserUser
N. Smith
Photo of a medium sized rustic back full sun garden in New York.
Ponds & Waterscapes
Ponds & Waterscapes
Nature's Right HandNature's Right Hand
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in Ottawa with a pond.
Cross Country Greenhouses
Cross Country Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
Traditional freestanding glass greenhouse. Photo: Henry Heinen
Photo of a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for spring in Vancouver with a potted garden and decking.
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Dry Stream Bed and Paver Path in SW Portland, Oregon
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
Hellebores, hostas, astilbe, oregon grape, heuchera and the like surround the foreground... while a Wolf Eye's Dogwood and Summer flowering Rhododendron populate the understory of some mature Fir trees.
Golf and Putting Greens
Golf and Putting Greens
Heavenly GreensHeavenly Greens
Golf greens, putting greens, residential, commercial, heavenly greens, artificial turf, artificial grass, artificial putting greens, synthetic turf
This is an example of a large traditional back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Garden Cottage / Guest House
Garden Cottage / Guest House
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Photo of a small classic back full sun garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Backyard gathering meadows
Backyard gathering meadows
ecore habitat Studioecore habitat Studio
The backyard is proposed with a vintage feeling. Space is combining pathways, patio, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, swing, and colorful and different plant turfs. The backyard was converted into an ideal environment to hear the bird noises and rustling sounds of nature.

Budget Back 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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