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Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Rancho Santa Fe, Parterre Gardens
Rancho Santa Fe, Parterre Gardens
Jesse York, Landscape DesignerJesse York, Landscape Designer
This award-winning design epitomizes luxury and formal Italian garden elegance, with natural decomposed granite walkways leading through meticulously arranged parterre gardens. Adhering to a sophisticated white, purple, and green color palette, these gardens bloom with carefully selected roses, irises, and geraniums. Celebrated annually on upscale garden tours, this project has become a beacon of design excellence, capturing the traditional Italian style with unparalleled sophistication.
SW Idaho
SW Idaho
Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3DChuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D
Weeping Norway Spruce, Japanese Maple and Hosta photo 2017
Design ideas for an expansive classic back garden in Boise.
Country Pool Makeover
Country Pool Makeover
Bevins & Company Landscape/DesignBevins & Company Landscape/Design
The perennial gardens around the pool in all their exuberant glory!
This is an example of an expansive rural back partial sun garden for summer in Louisville with a water feature and concrete paving.
Large Pond with Several Waterfalls
Large Pond with Several Waterfalls
Garden Ponds UnlimitedGarden Ponds Unlimited
Garden Ponds Unlimited LLC Natural look rock stairs with gravel pathway.
Expansive traditional back full sun garden in Oklahoma City with a water feature.
Misc Landcape Work
Misc Landcape Work
Seaboard Lawn and LandsapeSeaboard Lawn and Landsape
This is an example of an expansive world-inspired back fully shaded garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and brick paving.
Ridgemont Circle Project
Ridgemont Circle Project
Indigenous LandscapingIndigenous Landscaping
Inspiration for an expansive back garden in Omaha with a pond and concrete paving.
Botanical Bayou
Botanical Bayou
Eco Outdoor AUSEco Outdoor AUS
The Focal Point Garden Design http://www.fpgardendesign.com.au/ The Garden Company Http://www.thegardencompany.com.au Bluestone paving http://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/flooring/bluestone/bluestone Antico Luce paving http://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/flooring/cotto/antico-luce Killcare Random Ashlar walling http://www.ecooutdoor.com.au/walling/random-ahslar/killcare The Garden Company | Eco Outdoor | Bluestone | Antico Luce | Killcare | livelifeoutdoors | Outdoor Design | Natural stone flooring + walling | Garden design | Outdoor paving | Outdoor design inspiration | Outdoor style | Outdoor ideas | Luxury homes | Paving ideas | Garden ideas | Natural stone paving | Floor tiles | Outdoor tiles | Outdoor dining ideas | Retaining wall | Stone veneer | Stone walling | Stone wall cladding | Random Ashlar walling | Pool ideas | Outdoor dining ideas | Outdoor kitchen ideas
Mediterranean: Euclid
Mediterranean: Euclid
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Completed in 2013, this stunning Italianate Mediterranean Villa is located in Highland Park, Texas and stands out in an already distinct architectural neighborhood. This project was designed and installed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. The expansive property features a lush landscaping, front motor court with travertine pavers and a luxury pool and spa. The pool area was designed to have a private resort feel to allow for entertaining. In addition to the spacious loggia and cabana spaces, the owner also wanted to have shade protection near the water, so a custom designed pavilion was built on the end of the pool to provide a shaded destination with cushion lounges that extend out into the water, flanked by fountains and adjacent to a fire bowl feature with a classic fire place surround. A truly elegant outdoor space for parties and entertaining with a sophisticated, modern flavor.
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.
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.
Song Ranch
Song Ranch
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
The selection and layering of plant material creates depth in the gardens at Song Ranch.
This is an example of an expansive rural back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver.
North Bend Rainforest Resort
North Bend Rainforest Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.
North Bend Rainforest Resort
North Bend Rainforest Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.
Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem
Curbside Appeal for Classic Brick Gem
Ambiance Garden Design, LLCAmbiance Garden Design, LLC
Updated landscape to address lack of curb appeal in neighborhood. This landscape creates flow and interest throughout the property. A rock garden was installed in the back yard to address erosion and drainage issues at end of the back area.
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
This is an example of an expansive back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in Chicago with a pond and natural stone paving.
New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN
New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Newly constructed contemporary home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, MN. This beautifully crafted home featured a custom pool with a travertine stone patio and walkway. The driveway is a combination of pavers in different materials, shapes, and colors.
Riverfront
Riverfront
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
Landmark Historic Estate - Master plan being executed over several phases including: -Foundations -Gravel Parterre Terraces -Great Lawn Borders -Garden Rooms with themed plantings design -Riverfront landings -Native Meadows 4400 acre property in sub-tropical zone 7b 30 acres of formal gardens and parks Landscape and garden restoration and re-design
Pool, Patio, FirePit and Retaining Wall in North Barrington
Pool, Patio, FirePit and Retaining Wall in North Barrington
The Barn: Landscape + ArchitectureThe Barn: Landscape + Architecture
Linda Barrett
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back partial sun garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.

Expansive Back 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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