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Complete Lakefront Landscape
Complete Lakefront Landscape
Eagleson Landscape Co.Eagleson Landscape Co.
Photo of an expansive classic sloped full sun garden in Indianapolis with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Grand entrance
Grand entrance
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Inspiration for an expansive nautical courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and brick paving.
Antique Reclaimed Granite Cobblestone, 5" x 5", Lake Tahoe
Antique Reclaimed Granite Cobblestone, 5" x 5", Lake Tahoe
Monarch Stone InternationalMonarch Stone International
10,000 sf driveway paved with GRANITE Historic European Cobblestone, authentic reclaimed granite cobble imported from Europe. (In these photos, snow and wet conditions affect appearance.) Client selected the 5" x 5" granite cobble, sawn at 2" for installation over a driveway heating system.
Outdoor Sport Court Game Court
Outdoor Sport Court Game Court
Sport Court St. LouisSport Court St. Louis
Sport Court St. Louis built this multi use court for a growing family. Sport Court Powergame in Green and Dark Blue with White Basketball Lines and Black Multi-Sport Game Lines
Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey
Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey
Acres WildAcres Wild
Romantic Country Garden, Surrey, UK
Inspiration for an expansive classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path.
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Fountain Detail
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Fountain Detail
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum
Award Winning New Canaan, CT Estate
Award Winning New Canaan, CT Estate
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
This is an example of an expansive traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Cape Cod Beach Cottage Chatham, Massachusetts
Cape Cod Beach Cottage Chatham, Massachusetts
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
New Dawn Rose blooms on a series of custom trellises between clipped privet hedges line the property and provide privacy at this traditional Cape Cod cottage. The custom trellises were built by Walpole Woodworkers.
Dry Creek Beds
Dry Creek Beds
Green View Design and LandscapeGreen View Design and Landscape
Dry creek bed added to side and back yard. Visit Our Garden Center: 4706 Liberty Road Greensboro,NC 27406
Expansive traditional sloped garden in Raleigh.
Lakefront Living
Lakefront Living
LandformsLandforms
Our clients in Bloomfield Michigan wanted their old wooden steps replaced with something safe, sturdy and beautiful. We installed 35 natural guillotine cut stone steps each weighing over 200 lbs. To soften the slope we incorporated tumbled paver landings. Along with a stepping stone pathway to the dock we installed a tumbled block seating wall. Both sides were enhanced with lots of perennials to add color and interest. Landscape lighting was installed to add beauty and safety in the evenings. Landforms Inc.
Renwick
Renwick
Ananda LandscapesAnanda Landscapes
Photo of an expansive contemporary back full sun garden in Calgary with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Multi- Sport Game Court & Combo Cage
Multi- Sport Game Court & Combo Cage
Sport Court of Washington, DCSport Court of Washington, DC
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse back partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
Landscape
Landscape
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Luxury homes with custom landscape design by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos!
A Suffolk Coastal Garden
A Suffolk Coastal Garden
The Real Garden CompanyThe Real Garden Company
This patio made from vibrantly coloured Indian sandstone, forms a striking centrepiece within this garden and it is just one of several. There is more than enough room in this garden to accommodate any number of guests, making it an ideal space to entertain and socialise.
Redefining Luxury Landscape Products
Redefining Luxury Landscape Products
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
Techo-Bloc, North America’s leading manufacturer of innovative concrete paving products, believes in style with substance making R&D both a core competency and a passionate pursuit. To that end, we build production facilities of the highest caliber and equip them with the latest technology including our own inventions. We ensure the landscape and masonry products we design and produce are functional, durable, and astonishingly beautiful. Find everything you’ll need to design your outdoor space at www.techo-bloc.com or call 1.877.832.4625.
Miami Beach Residence 2
Miami Beach Residence 2
Overmyer ArchitectsOvermyer Architects
Landscape Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean side garden seating in Miami with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Acreage Awe
Acreage Awe
S-ENSE Landscapes Pty LtdS-ENSE Landscapes Pty Ltd
Russell Wyatt
Design ideas for an expansive rural full sun garden in Sydney.
Beautiful Entrance
Beautiful Entrance
Krent Wieland Design, Inc.Krent Wieland Design, Inc.
This is an example of an expansive classic front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Historic Cottage W/ Courtyard
Historic Cottage W/ Courtyard
Bay GardensBay Gardens
This is an example of an expansive classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and concrete paving.

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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