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Budget Side Garden Ideas and Designs

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Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side driveway partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a pathway, decking and a metal fence.
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Roland Oehme Landscape ArchitectureRoland Oehme Landscape Architecture
This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Doc's Raised Garden Kits
Doc's Raised Garden Kits
Super-SodSuper-Sod
Super-Sod also offers Soil3 organic compost and Doc's Raised Garden Kits for vegetable gardening.
This is an example of a small traditional side full sun garden in Atlanta with a vegetable patch.
Garden Gate with Pergola
Garden Gate with Pergola
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary side garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
A sidegarden for a historical mansion in the North Carolina mountains
A sidegarden for a historical mansion in the North Carolina mountains
Dargan Landscape ArchitectsDargan Landscape Architects
A retreat area, designed by Dargan Landscape Architects.
This is an example of a small classic side fully shaded garden for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.
VILLA A VENELLES
VILLA A VENELLES
KARRE SAINT ROCHKARRE SAINT ROCH
Depuis la fenêtre près de la cheminée: il aurait été dommage de se priver de la vue sur la salle à manger d'été, installée à la fraîcheur de l'ombre du tilleul. Crédits photo : Stéphane Mommey
Various Projects
Various Projects
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Formal landscaping and veranda Designed and built by Southern Landscape
Small traditional side partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path.
Central District Edible Garden
Central District Edible Garden
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side full sun garden for autumn in Seattle with a vegetable patch and natural stone paving.
Medicinal Herb Spiral
Medicinal Herb Spiral
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
This is an example of a small traditional side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Seattle with a rockery and decorative stones.
Layers, Tiers and Mix of Materials
Layers, Tiers and Mix of Materials
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
On the side yard that people rarely use we put a herb and veg garden using 2' x 6' watering troughs set up on cinder blocks.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden in Houston with a potted garden.
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
Blowing Rock // Garden Bridge
UserUser
Photo By: Darrell Taylor
This is an example of a medium sized rustic side fully shaded garden in Charlotte with a garden path.
#1 Prayer Garden, quiet place to sit
#1 Prayer Garden, quiet place to sit
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
We added matching stepping stones to create a mini patio by the hand carved bear bench. Utilizing mazus between these stepping stones created a nice contrast to the mini mondo used on the side. These plants and others were chosen to be tolerant of owner's small dogs. The one exception is the fragrant daphne planted behind the bench where it is protected. Various miniature bulbs in the area provide additional fragrance and color. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Stairsteps & Walkways
Stairsteps & Walkways
Aria AlfrescoAria Alfresco
Natural flagstone steppers are soft set in river rock creating a meander pathway that crosses over a dry river bed.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side garden in Denver with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Plant combinations
Photo of a small traditional side formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Water Feature
Water Feature
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Photo of a medium sized side formal full sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Edible Gardens Etc.
Edible Gardens Etc.
PermaScapes Unlimited IncPermaScapes Unlimited Inc
Terraces
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian side full sun garden for autumn in Denver with a vegetable patch.
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Shamanic & Sustainable Garden Design
Shamanic & Sustainable Garden Design
Shamanic GardeningShamanic Gardening
Melinda Joy Miller's personalized this meditation garden for her bohemian client. Consultations include over thirty years experience in permaculture, sustainability, and herbology. She incorporates her unique background as a medicine woman, feng shui master, cultural anthropologist, sensorimotor-integrative therapist, and metaphysical healer. This garden was a collaboration between Melinda Joy and her daughter, Kim Colwell, an interior designer and second generation feng shui master. Each client is given a personalized plan based on their individual needs, interests, sensibility, budget, and environment. Photo by Zeke Ruelas
Catio
Catio
KGR DesignKGR Design
Catio with a bench for visitors. The salvaged branches add interest and climbing/scratching options. Phase II will wrap those with rope.
Inspiration for a small side garden in Seattle with a wood fence.

Budget Side 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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