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Wildlife Meadow Garden
Wildlife Meadow Garden
Amanda Broughton Garden DesignAmanda Broughton Garden Design
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire.
Modern Custom Backyard
Modern Custom Backyard
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
A stone water feature sits next to the private garden.
Photo of an expansive contemporary side formal full sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Landscape
Landscape
Bachman's Landscaping & Garden ServicesBachman's Landscaping & Garden Services
Expansive traditional back full sun garden in Minneapolis with a pond and brick paving.
West Hills Estate
West Hills Estate
DeSantis LandscapesDeSantis Landscapes
Jonathan House
This is an example of an expansive traditional back full sun garden in Portland with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Design Build: Rancho Santa Fe - Full circle
Design Build: Rancho Santa Fe - Full circle
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and mulch.
The Front Yard Redesign
The Front Yard Redesign
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.
Photo of an expansive classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction
Novotny Landscaping LLCNovotny Landscaping LLC
Sally Michalko
Design ideas for an expansive rustic sloped formal full sun garden in Milwaukee with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Barber Cottage
Barber Cottage
MeadowGreen GroupMeadowGreen Group
BARBER COTTAGE Location: Omena, MI Scope: Design & Installation Features: Extensive estate landscape, entrance pillars, driveway, mortared and dry lay bluestone walks and patios, dry river beds, raised bocce ball court, volleyball court, natural stone pathways, natural stone retaining, water feature, fire pit, green egg stand, raised patio overlooking North Port & Old Mission.
Barber Cottage
Barber Cottage
MeadowGreen GroupMeadowGreen Group
BARBER COTTAGE Location: Omena, MI Scope: Design & Installation Features: Extensive estate landscape, entrance pillars, driveway, mortared and dry lay bluestone walks and patios, dry river beds, raised bocce ball court, volleyball court, natural stone pathways, natural stone retaining, water feature, fire pit, green egg stand, raised patio overlooking North Port & Old Mission.
A Dynamic Country Estate
A Dynamic Country Estate
nigelphilipsnigelphilips
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse full sun garden in Sussex.
InSitu
InSitu
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
Expansive contemporary back full sun garden for spring in New York with an outdoor sport court and natural stone paving.
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Devon Road
Devon Road
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Recycled granite curb and turf steps
Expansive classic sloped full sun garden in New York with natural stone paving.
Large Granite Angel Fountain
Large Granite Angel Fountain
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.Carved Stone Creations, Inc.
Great hand carved natural stone fountain that compliments this property with its grace. It's an angel fountain surrounded by a spray ring and a hexagonal stone surround. Carved Stone Creations, Inc. 866-759-1920
Purple River
Purple River
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Meandering lawn edged by Lavenders, Verbena and Sollya provide a colorful deer resistant garden that elegantly frames a large expansive lawn.
Inspiration for an expansive classic full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a flowerbed.
Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities
Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
Expansive coastal back formal and private full sun garden for summer in Orange County with concrete paving and a stone fence.
AFTER: Song Ranch Patio & Tai Chi Studio Space
AFTER: Song Ranch Patio & Tai Chi Studio Space
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Reframed and reimagined, the Studio is connected to the space
Photo of an expansive country back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and decking.
Living Walls
Living Walls
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
Inspiration for an expansive modern courtyard formal full sun garden in Miami with a living wall and decorative stones.
Taylor Farms Residence
Taylor Farms Residence
TransArc DesignTransArc Design
Inspiration for an expansive back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a rockery and gravel.
Wild Wing
Wild Wing
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Expansive classic front driveway full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and mulch.

Expansive Full Sun 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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