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Burns Avenue
Burns Avenue
Stride StudiosStride Studios
William Ripley
Inspiration for an expansive classic back formal partial sun garden in Cincinnati with a garden path and gravel.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Zucker Design Associates, Inc.Zucker Design Associates, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean back formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete paving.
River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color
River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color
Hogue Landscape ServicesHogue Landscape Services
fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.
Nashville Estates
Nashville Estates
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography
Cesinger Residence 2017 / Alpharetta Ga
Cesinger Residence 2017 / Alpharetta Ga
4 Seasons Landscaping & Construction4 Seasons Landscaping & Construction
Large Expansive Gorgeous Paver Patio coming from Driveway down to the Space. As you walk down the Paver Steps from Driveway, you pass along Boulders with Dwarf Fountain Grasses & Creeping Jenny as it leads you to the Space. Beautiful Craftsman Style Building with Fireplace that sits behind the Infinity Edge Pool that overlooks the fantastic expanse of Emerald Zoysia Lawn. Plantings of Azalea, Gardenia, Hydrangea, Viburnum, Clethra, Dwarf Camellia, Large Camellia & Existing Trees, flank the Outsides of the Lawn exposing beyond that the Beautiful Existing Golf Course.
Rehabilitación del Pazo de Santa María para Hospedería
Rehabilitación del Pazo de Santa María para Hospedería
Arquitectura e XestionArquitectura e Xestion
Photo of an expansive rustic front formal garden in Other with a garden path.
Basalt Slab Steps
Basalt Slab Steps
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
The rolling terrain of the property is traversed mainly by expansive lawns, but in select areas, basalt rockery and slab steps make getting from point A to point B that much easier. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Karen Bobotas
Expansive rustic back formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a fire feature and mulch.
Lennox Property
Lennox Property
Treehouse Landscape DesignTreehouse Landscape Design
This beautiful property featured beautiful decks, patios, a pool, water fall, sport court and stone planters, but the landscape needed to be expanded, refreshed and revived for sale. Using an eye for beauty and balance, we added beautiful plants, lighting, a new lawn, bark, a fire pit area, screening shrubs for the neighbors, and new plants for the patio planters. It turned out beautiful and was sold at a great price for the sellers.
Lake Glenville Luxury
Lake Glenville Luxury
Sundog HomesSundog Homes
Expansive traditional front formal partial sun garden in Other with a pond and decorative stones.
Wild Wing
Wild Wing
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic side formal full sun garden in Denver with a raised bed and gravel.
Front Entrance
Front Entrance
Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.
Photo of an expansive classic front formal full sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Formal
Formal
David R. Lamb, Landscape ArchitectDavid R. Lamb, Landscape Architect
Photo of an expansive traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Garden Gazebo
Garden Gazebo
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
An antique millstone serves as the centerpiece for the gazebo. Comfortable teak lounge chairs create a favorite afternoon destination. Robert Benson Photography
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Consult with our designers today by calling (480) 777-9305.
Design ideas for an expansive modern formal partial sun pergola for summer in Phoenix with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build
Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build
Premium Fence CompanyPremium Fence Company
Inspiration for an expansive traditional side formal and private full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a flowerbed, a gate, a pathway, concrete paving and an upvc fence.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Spartan LandscapesSpartan Landscapes
The brief of this project was very clear and simple. The clients wanted to transform their overgrown and non functional back yard to a usuable and practical space. The location is in Rye, Vic. The solution was to build tiered retaining walls to stabilize the slope and create level and usuable platforms. This proved challanging as the soil mostly contains sand, especially here on the lower end of the peninsula, which made excavating easy however difficult to retain the cut once excavated. Therefore the retaining walls had to be constructed in stages, bottom wall to top wall, back filling and stabilizing the hill side as the next wall got erected. The end result met all expectations of the clients and the back yard was transformed from an unusable slope to a functional and secure space.
European Elegance
European Elegance
Kritsonis LindorKritsonis Lindor
Inspiration for an expansive courtyard formal full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Expansive traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in Chicago with a pond and natural stone paving.
Traditional Home & Colorful Containers
Traditional Home & Colorful Containers
Winland's Complete Landscaping ServiceWinland's Complete Landscaping Service
Leonard Hill Photography
Expansive traditional sloped formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and concrete paving.

Expansive 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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