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Courtyard Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Veggie garden boxes with crushed rock and bluestone paving
Veggie garden boxes with crushed rock and bluestone paving
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Tall, square garden boxes provide a repeating rhythm and work as a transition from the more formal bluestone paving in the pool area. The double cedar fence with espalier fruit trees, hides (and mutes) the pool equipment and AC condenser area
Chiswick Contemporary courtyard
Chiswick Contemporary courtyard
Nordland LandscapesNordland Landscapes
This garden was overgrown and not used at all by the property owners. The homeowners wanted a contemporary courtyard that was family friendly and modern. To achieve this, materials were chosen to match the stylish interior of the house. Also by using lighter coloured material we were able to brighten up the garden. The printed porcelain paving gave a contemporary modern feel whilst introducing added interest. Cedar batten fencing was used to clad the boundaries to minimise the oppressive feel of the high boundaries and to introduce more light into the garden. The cedar timber floating bench now provides a place to sit and entertain. It is also the perfect height for the clients’ children to use as a play bench. To brighten up the dull and dark corner by the french doors, the original steps were clad in beautiful blue and grey encaustic tiles to add much needed colour and interest in an area that had been previously neglected. This contemporary courtyard is now bright and welcoming and used by the property owners and their children on a daily basis.
Courtyard Cottage Garden
Courtyard Cottage Garden
MUSA Landscape ArchitectureMUSA Landscape Architecture
Cottage garden with Mediterranean style planting, a small lawn and built in seating.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean courtyard formal partial sun garden for summer in Edinburgh.
Montelucia
Montelucia
BLACKHAūS DesignBLACKHAūS Design
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard formal partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and concrete paving.
Point Reyes Garden
Point Reyes Garden
Peter GradjanskyPeter Gradjansky
Inspiration for a large contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Balmain
Balmain
On Common Ground LandscapesOn Common Ground Landscapes
Gavin Muir
Design ideas for a medium sized modern courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.
Permaculture/Farms
Permaculture/Farms
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Seedless Jupiter Grapes grow without need for sprays of any kind-not even organic spray. All our plants are grown without chemical insecticides or pesticides
Brockley
Brockley
Epoch LandscapesEpoch Landscapes
Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden wall for spring in London with decking.
Project | Palm Square
Project | Palm Square
flauraflaura
Our clients wanted to transform the outdoor terrace of their Victorian property in Bermondsey into an al fresco dining spot. We designed a contemporary terrace with plush tropical greenery to pair seamlessly with the modern interior style.
Bowden House
Bowden House
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A courtyard garden in Cheshire. The garden features rendered walls with raised slatted cedar fencing, box balls, modern planting in a contemporary design, differing levels and climbers. The garden is used to relax and to entertain.
MIFGS 2015
MIFGS 2015
AcreAcre
Brooke Holm
Small contemporary courtyard formal garden in Other with decking.
Espalier Tree Installations
Espalier Tree Installations
River Road FarmsRiver Road Farms
Small classic courtyard formal partial sun garden in Other.
St. Heliers
St. Heliers
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedFusion Landscape Design Limited
Lynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design & Landscape Construction, Green With Envy Landsapes - Subcontractors. What a difference. All one level, new planter boxes, coloured cut, grouted and sealed concrete replaces the London pavers and an Accoya deck which is being left to weather off. Accoya weathers to a beautiful soft grey. We were also very fortunate with this project to have a client who just loves her garden and plants.
2016 Spanish Revival
2016 Spanish Revival
Kim Grant Design IncKim Grant Design Inc
Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard formal full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Newtown River side Garden
Newtown River side Garden
Ross U DesignRoss U Design
This small courtyard sits between the front garden and the house. It is in Newtown, Geelong on the edge of the barwon river. The timber structure frames the view out over the river. Circular seating gives ample space for a gathering. Photo by Ross Uebergang
Цветник в дизайне сада
Цветник в дизайне сада
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
Слева от лестницы и выхода в сад расположен цветник, решенный по мотивам английского сада. Вертикальный акцент цветника - рождественская ель - ПИХТА корейская. На переднем плане ЛИЛЕЙНИК гибридный "Sun Flower" - карликовый сорт лилейника гибридного, далее, мощная группа папоротника СТРАУСНИКА обыкновенного (Matteúccia struthiópteris) многолетнего папоротника. Слева от ЛИЛЕЙНИКА - АСТИЛЬБА Арендса, справа - БРУННЕРА крупнолистная "Mr. Morse", далее ХОСТА "Diana Remembered". Дорожка выполнена из бетонной плитки (брусчатки) на бетонном основании. Автор проекта ландшафтного дизайна - Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
gallery of landscape work
gallery of landscape work
The Distinctive GardenerThe Distinctive Gardener
this garden was designed for a respite home for dementia patients. The darker pavers act as a direction finder. They lead people around the garden. The Gazebo is used by patients and families to enjoy some time together outside. This garden has worked very well. It helps to calm people down and has made a big difference for the staff running the centre These beds are used by patients to plant up with annual flowering plants. They are designed to be both able bodied and wheel chair accessible
DBX Ranch
DBX Ranch
DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.
D.A. Horchner / Design Workshop, Inc.
Large farmhouse courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gartenhof in Burgwindheim
Gartenhof in Burgwindheim
Droll & LauensteinDroll & Lauenstein
Angelika Droll
Photo of a medium sized rural courtyard formal full sun garden in Nuremberg with gravel and a garden path.
Arbors
Arbors
KGK Gardening & Design CorpKGK Gardening & Design Corp
Inspiration for a courtyard formal full sun garden in Cleveland with concrete paving.

Courtyard Formal 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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