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Budget Expansive Garden Ideas and Designs

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Green Seed Gardens
Green Seed Gardens
The Green SeedThe Green Seed
Early Summer at Green Seed Gardens
Inspiration for an expansive rural back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Portland with a flowerbed and gravel.
Church Cottage
Church Cottage
Rory Andrews Landscape DesignRory Andrews Landscape Design
This is an example of an expansive country back full sun garden in Oxfordshire.
Garden Design - Traditional Plantings
Garden Design - Traditional Plantings
Putney DesignPutney Design
Transitioning from front yard and pool area to rural landscape: Shrub border (left) with Hydrnagea, Japanese Maple, Wisteria, Weeping Mulberry, Magnolia. The natural lawn is enclosed by a row of trees (right) including Burr Oak and Crabapple. At background the Sugar Maples are turning their autumn yellow, and the meadow wildflowers are dusky gold and brown. Westminster West/ Putney, Vermont.
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Tampa with a pathway, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Hochbeete - der kleine Garten nach Maß
Hochbeete - der kleine Garten nach Maß
Schreinerei SimbeckSchreinerei Simbeck
Bei schönen Wetter kann das Frühbeet fast komplett geöffnet werden.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front full sun garden for summer in Munich with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
Water Wise Award Recipient
Water Wise Award Recipient
CA YardscapeCA Yardscape
This project was an entry to the Water Wise Landscape Recognition Program in Brantford. Features include: Spillway from downspout directed to supply water to drip-line of young Red Maple. This replaced a lawn that was in constant battle with invasive weeds and crabgrass. The grade of the yard was changed to retain as much rain water as possible to significantly reduce run-off. All plants used require little to no water need outside of what Mother Nature provides.
Northern Albemarle County, VA: Deer Out, People & Plants In
Northern Albemarle County, VA: Deer Out, People & Plants In
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Photo of an expansive traditional back partial sun garden for autumn in Richmond.
Shady Winter, Sunny Summer Slope
Shady Winter, Sunny Summer Slope
Earth Design GardensEarth Design Gardens
Springtime. 3 months after installing, this shady winter slope is starting to get some spring sunshine. Salvia 'Dara's Choice' is an adaptable sage that is a natural hybrid between Salvia mellifera and Salvia sonomensis. Its light purple fragrant blooms attract pollinators all spring.
Contemporary Garden
Contemporary Garden
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary courtyard driveway full sun garden for autumn in Sydney with natural stone paving.
Farmhouse at Pritchard Residence
Farmhouse at Pritchard Residence
ServeScapeServeScape
Mario Cambardella
Inspiration for an expansive farmhouse front garden in Atlanta with decking.
Westchester Formal Garden - Clipped and Loose - West Border
Westchester Formal Garden - Clipped and Loose - West Border
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
West end of sunken garden overlooking expansive lawn and lake. One gets the full beauty of the Lavender as she walks along the gravel path and brushes against the flowing wands. Susan Irving - Designer
Country garden
Country garden
Ivy & BloomIvy & Bloom
A new garden layout was established around existing mature trees to create a series of linked garden rooms ranging from formal to informal. A new lawn was created in front of the house. The garden still needs time to develop but is a great testament to what can be achieved with a very small budget and a lot of hard work
Entretien jardins et espaces verts
Entretien jardins et espaces verts
UserUser
entretien de sous-bois by WY NOT
Photo of an expansive rural side fully shaded garden in Bordeaux.
Марсель
Марсель
Искусство ЗемлиИскусство Земли
Expansive contemporary garden in Moscow.
Purple River
Purple River
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Meandering lawn edged by Lavenders, Verbena and Sollya provide a colorful deer resistant garden that elegantly frames a large expansive lawn.
Inspiration for an expansive classic full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a flowerbed.
Glendale: 20 years of Soul Conservation, near Somerset, VA
Glendale: 20 years of Soul Conservation, near Somerset, VA
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
all photos Gentle Gardener Green Design, 2015
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired garden in Richmond.
French Farm, by Goom Landscapes
French Farm, by Goom Landscapes
Goom Landscapes LtdGoom Landscapes Ltd
Kevin Clarke @ CMG Studios
Photo of an expansive mediterranean garden in Christchurch.
Midcentury Remodel
Midcentury Remodel
John ThomasJohn Thomas
Expansive midcentury back full sun garden for spring in Albuquerque with a potted garden and gravel.
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Photo of an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Tampa with a pathway, decorative stones and a wood fence.
leguminose per concimazione verde
leguminose per concimazione verde
Lidia ZitaraLidia Zitara
Lidia Zitara
This is an example of an expansive country back full sun garden for spring in Catania-Palermo with a vegetable patch and mulch.

Budget Expansive 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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