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Expansive Garden for Spring Ideas and Designs

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1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.
Lawn Replacements with property views
Lawn Replacements with property views
Céladon Designs, Inc.Céladon Designs, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and natural stone paving.
LandSpaces
LandSpaces
Mr GreenMr Green
LandSpaces
Design ideas for an expansive classic sloped formal full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Guest Carriage House
Guest Carriage House
Beilman ArchitectureBeilman Architecture
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean courtyard driveway partial sun garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and brick paving.
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic back fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with a garden path.
A country garden for a Willis Polk classic in Atherton
A country garden for a Willis Polk classic in Atherton
UserUser
This is the old tennis court reconfigured as a French country garden.A French limestone carved fountain is centered within the new garden space. The sound of falling water follows down the decomposed granite paths through a series of rose arbors from Walpole Woodworkers.
Privacy Fence
Privacy Fence
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
Inspiration for an expansive modern back formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
Drought and salt tolerant entry plantings.
Drought and salt tolerant entry plantings.
Outside InStyleOutside InStyle
Phormium "New Zealand Flax" reaches out through the river of Beach Daisies.
This is an example of an expansive traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and brick paving.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Photo of an expansive mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Hot Lips Salvia
Hot Lips Salvia
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Hot Lips Salvia blooms look more like those of snapdragons than the notable wands of its sister salvias. It gets its name from the white and red tips of it's blooms that look like "Hot Lips". In spring, its fiesta red blooms seem to fill the garden. In winter, Hot Lips' foliage also brings something distinctive to the garden. Its woodier stalks and delicate, deep green leaves create a dramatic backdrop for the silvery foliage of Salvia Clevelandii and cassia. Photo: Orly Olivier
Country House
Country House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Inspiration for an expansive classic back formal full sun garden for spring in New York with gravel and a garden path.
Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence
Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The old concrete driveway was replaced with a contemporary pattern of large concrete slabs with small Mexican pebbles set in between in permeable resin. The other areas of this front landscape were transformed from a tired, water-thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Hummingbird House
Hummingbird House
Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.
Timmerman Photography Sculpture by Mayme Kratz This is a home we initially built in 1995 and after it sold in 2014 we were commissioned to come back and remodel the interior of the home. We worked with internationally renowned architect Will Bruder on the initial design on the home. The goal of home was to build a modern hillside home which made the most of the vista upon which it sat. A few ways we were able to achieve this were the unique, floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the side of the property overlooking Scottsdale, a private courtyard off the master bedroom and bathroom, and a custom commissioned sculpture Mayme Kratz. Stonecreek's particular role in the project were to work alongside both the clients and the architect to make sure we were able to perfectly execute on the vision and design of the project. A very unique component of this house is how truly custom every feature is, all the way from the window systems and the bathtubs all the way down to the door handles and other features.
Lakehills Drive • 2018-19
Lakehills Drive • 2018-19
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
We took a very conventional hillside overlooking Folsom Lake, and turned it into something extraordinary.
Inspiration for an expansive modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Sacramento with a water feature and gravel.
water features
water features
Fishel PoolsFishel Pools
Fishel Pools is the number one custom pool builder in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area. Since 1976, Fishel designs have earned numerous design awards for creativity and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a backyard paradise or a large commercial project, every Fishel Pool is custom-designed and built with your specific needs in mind. No cookie-cutter pools. Ever! Over 1,000 unique Fishel designs can be found at residences, country clubs, hospitals, community and neighborhood’s, camps, resort’s, and multi-family residential complexes. Contact Fishel Pools today to find out more and remember “When it has to be the best, it’s a Fishel!”
Lush Landscapes
Lush Landscapes
Pleasant View ConstructionPleasant View Construction
This is an example of an expansive classic back fully shaded garden for spring in St Louis with an outdoor sport court, a garden path and brick paving.
Golf Course Waterfall Feature
Golf Course Waterfall Feature
Fishel PoolsFishel Pools
Fishel Pools is the number one custom pool builder in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area. Since 1976, Fishel designs have earned numerous design awards for creativity and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a backyard paradise or a large commercial project, every Fishel Pool is custom-designed and built with your specific needs in mind. No cookie-cutter pools. Ever! Over 1,000 unique Fishel designs can be found at residences, country clubs, hospitals, community and neighborhood’s, camps, resort’s, and multi-family residential complexes. Contact Fishel Pools today to find out more and remember “When it has to be the best, it’s a Fishel!” Kaycee Johnson Photography
African Sumac
African Sumac
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
An African Sumac shades the bioswale. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography
Inspiration for an expansive eclectic xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden
Gentle Gardener Green DesignGentle Gardener Green Design
copyright 2015 Virginia Rockwell
Expansive classic front formal fully shaded garden for spring in Richmond.
ActiveYards Vinyl Fence 4-Rail White Color
ActiveYards Vinyl Fence 4-Rail White Color
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
ActiveYards 4-Rail White
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Raleigh with mulch.

Expansive Garden for Spring 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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