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Silva Residence
Silva Residence
Addison Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.Addison Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean back garden in San Luis Obispo.
Rancho Santa Fe Spanish Colonial
Rancho Santa Fe Spanish Colonial
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Anigozanthos, Agaves, Aeoniums Design- Harry Thompson, Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc A San Diego Home and Garden 2014 award winner Maintenance- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc, A CLCA award winner Photo-Martin Mann
Vashon Island Rustic covered patio
Vashon Island Rustic covered patio
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Covered outdoor living space addition to home. Roof structure has skylights for additional light into the home.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic back fully shaded garden in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Entrance to the restored farmhouse
Entrance to the restored farmhouse
Brett King BuilderBrett King Builder
Side entrance to the courtyard of the restored farmhouse. -Randal Bye
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse driveway partial sun garden in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for an expansive classic sloped full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court, gravel and a retaining wall.
Sonoma Estate
Sonoma Estate
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
Lavender is planted at the base of the lawn, olive trees are planted in the background, by the pool are sea lavender and rush.
Expansive mediterranean back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
LaurelRock Company: Back Country Manor
LaurelRock Company: Back Country Manor
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Neil Landino
Inspiration for an expansive classic front driveway partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Montecito Zen
Montecito Zen
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Ciro
Expansive contemporary back full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete paving.
Project Three
Project Three
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
This is actually part of the back yard drainage that doubles as a path. The berm on the right diverts water, flowing into the yard the, around the swimming pool. The gravel area we are looking is another level of drainage.
Spring 2012 Installation - Contempory
Spring 2012 Installation - Contempory
McKay Landscape LightingMcKay Landscape Lighting
Regency Sub-Division. Photos by Tom Kessler Photography.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary driveway garden in Omaha.
Luxury European Style Homes
Luxury European Style Homes
Alex Custom Homes, LLCAlex Custom Homes, LLC
European timeless design / front elevation.
Expansive classic garden in Atlanta.
Armour stone retaining w/guillotined stone steps
Armour stone retaining w/guillotined stone steps
Natural Stonescapes Inc.Natural Stonescapes Inc.
Armour stone retaining with guillotined natural stone steps
Photo of an expansive rustic sloped partial sun garden in Toronto with a retaining wall.
Del Mar, CA
Del Mar, CA
Dagos landscapingDagos landscaping
One of our many project we execute through out the years.
Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a rockery, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury hillside home rooftop parking with views
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury hillside home rooftop parking with views
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills luxury hillside home rooftop parking with views. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of an expansive modern roof driveway and private full sun garden in Los Angeles.
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
Night view with low voltage pathway and garden lighting enhance the beauty of this expansive back yard landscape remodel that has been transformed into a relaxing outdoor retreat. The remodel includes 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
Virginia Contemporary
Virginia Contemporary
M.S. Vicas InteriorsM.S. Vicas Interiors
Photo of an expansive contemporary back partial sun garden in DC Metro with concrete paving.
Walkway of tabby and brick
Walkway of tabby and brick
Green Grass Landscape ContractorsGreen Grass Landscape Contractors
A tabby walkway with a brick border creates a clean entrance to your Eden. The traditional tabby is intimately connected to Charleston, dating back to the first European settlers. What a wonderful way to stay connected to our rich history here in the lowcountry and impress your guests.
Nashville Estate
Nashville Estate
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
Carmichael Modern Custom Home
Carmichael Modern Custom Home
Core ConstructionCore Construction
Back Yard, Modern Yard
Design ideas for an expansive modern back partial sun garden in Sacramento with a fireplace and concrete paving.
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Orchard Avenue - Napa
Westwind ConstructionWestwind Construction
www.jacobelliott.com
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse side formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and gravel.

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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