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Large and Expansive Garden Ideas and Designs

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Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a large country back pergola in Kent.
Beautiful Gardens
Beautiful Gardens
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden in New York with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
An East Bay Garden
An East Bay Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Western Exposure
Western Exposure
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
David Winger
Large modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with concrete paving and a rockery.
Redbrick Roseville
Redbrick Roseville
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Inspiration for a large classic back formal partial sun garden in New York.
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A dry creek bed snakes through the planted area and is functional - taking rainwater from the front yard and funneling it under the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Design ideas for a large classic back driveway full sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.
PLAY
PLAY
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
For more photos of this project see: DEMETER
Photo of a large traditional back garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court, a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Remodel
Modern Remodel
TOPOS Architects, IncTOPOS Architects, Inc
We completely renovated a simple low-lying house for a university family by opening the back side with large windows and a wrap-around patio. The kitchen counter extends to the exterior, enhancing the sense of openness to the outside. Large overhanging soffits and horizontal cedar siding keep the house from overpowering the view and help it settle into the landscape. An expansive maple floor and white ceiling reinforce the horizontal sense of space. Phil Bond Photography
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
New walkway using Belgard Urbana pavers with a Dublin Rectangle border. The inlay was made using Mega Arbel. The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.
Classy, Cozy and Comfortable Backyard
Classy, Cozy and Comfortable Backyard
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
The clients chose a “petrified wood” look boulder that was core-drilled to become a fountain and now serves as a focal point while also providing water to visiting wildlife and soothing sounds for all.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The bluestone entry and poured-in-place concrete create strength of line in the front while the plantings softly transition to the back patio space.
Photo of an expansive retro side partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Paradise House
Paradise House
Shane Marsh ArchitectsShane Marsh Architects
This is an example of a large midcentury pergola in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Scottsdale Home - Shea Blvd
Scottsdale Home - Shea Blvd
High Desert DesignsHigh Desert Designs
Design ideas for a large back garden in Phoenix.
Midcentury Landscape
Midcentury Landscape
Large retro front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Eversley Road
Eversley Road
Marienne Pachonick ArchitectsMarienne Pachonick Architects
Radu Palicica
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Highland Park Residence
Highland Park Residence
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Unique water fountain feature surrounded by hedges and summer flowers. Photo by Tony Soluri
Inspiration for a large traditional side formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Large and 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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