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Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
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.
Willow Park bungalow.
Willow Park bungalow.
Alford's LandscapingAlford's Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a flowerbed and concrete paving.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
THORNLESS ROSES!!
This is an example of a small traditional front garden in Boston.
Backyard Garden
Backyard Garden
Glow & Grow LLCGlow & Grow LLC
Photo of a small back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a desert look.
Look, it's amazing!
Look, it's amazing!
Mabry Lawn & SprinklersMabry Lawn & Sprinklers
Now that looks more enjoyable for sure!
Inspiration for a medium sized front formal garden in Other with mulch.
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Low Maintenance Xeriscape in Monument
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.
Clôture Design
Clôture Design
ADH Piscines & PaysagesADH Piscines & Paysages
Pour vos projets de clôtures / portails / palissades nos équipes interviennent sur Vendôme, Blois, Orléans, Lamotte-Beuvron, le Centre-Val de Loire, Le Loiret, La Sologne, Le Loir-et-Cher, La Sarthe. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour de plus amples informations.
Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane
Japanese Courtyard Garden Brisbane
Cascade Garden DesignCascade Garden Design
Brendan Pitt
Photo of a small world-inspired courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Brisbane with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Blue pot fountain in southwestern courtyard
Blue pot fountain in southwestern courtyard
Bluestar Landscape DesignersBluestar Landscape Designers
Succulents and textured plants provide interest next to the blue pot fountain in this southwestern courtyard
Design ideas for a courtyard partial sun garden in Sacramento.
high desert residential
high desert residential
DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!
This is truly a native central Oregon landscape. The home owner did not want to water any more that absolutely necessary. Here you can see a mix of colorful perennials that will bloom all summer.
Palm Beach Container Gardens
Palm Beach Container Gardens
UserUser
Beautiful succulents grace these gorgeous copper bowls in the Admiral's Cove neighborhood in Jupiter, Florida designed by Pamela Crawford. See over 2000 images of her work at pamela-crawford.com.
Horizontal Swing gate
Horizontal Swing gate
Architectural FabricatorsArchitectural Fabricators
Medium sized traditional back driveway partial sun garden for spring in Houston with a garden path and concrete paving.
Sardis back yard space
Sardis back yard space
Busy Beaver Landscape & DesignBusy Beaver Landscape & Design
Photo of a small classic back formal fully shaded garden in Vancouver with a fire feature and brick paving.
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
UnitedStoneUnitedStone
A simple front entrance with a curved, welcoming step, a straight step on top. A capped porch creates a flow from the entrance to the front door.
Photo of a medium sized modern front driveway garden in Toronto with brick paving.
Perdue
Perdue
SP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape DesignSP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape Design
Landscape after 1 year Copyright Susanna Pagan Landscape Design 2015
This is an example of a front xeriscape garden in San Diego.
Spring Bulb Gardens
Spring Bulb Gardens
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Anne Hartshorn
Photo of a small classic back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Denver with a garden path.
Willow Park bungalow.
Willow Park bungalow.
Alford's LandscapingAlford's Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Dallas with a flowerbed and concrete paving.
high desert residential
high desert residential
DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!DAPPLED EARTH– designs to nurture life!
Sagebrush, Russian Sage, California poppies, Texas blue bonnet, penstemon and other low water demanding plants replaced lawn that once covered the area. A new paver path meanders to the front door.
Lakeside Townhouse
Lakeside Townhouse
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Photo of a small romantic front full sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and gravel.

Budget 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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