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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
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Galvanized troughs used for vegetables in the side yard. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include 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
Contemporary Home and Garden
Contemporary Home and Garden
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Pathways paved with crushed stone meander through this incredible space. We planted drought tolerant perennials; nepeta, euphorbia, pittosporum tobira wheelers dwarf, dymondia and lavender. Olive trees and Oaks surround this lovely garden.
Stockbridge Residence
Stockbridge Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Majestic Coast Live Oak trees anchor the recreation space that contains a bocce court and synthetic turf play lawn adjacent to the swimming pool.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame and gravel.
Garden sculpture
Garden sculpture
HPS Palo Alto, Inc.HPS Palo Alto, Inc.
Stone walk and garden sculpture. Photo by Steve Spratt, www.homepreservationmanual.com
Expansive contemporary front formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
Swann Wynd Bridge House
Swann Wynd Bridge House
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
Emily Jenkins Followill Photographer
Design ideas for an expansive classic back garden in Other with gravel.
Formal Gardens - Spring in South Woodland Border
Formal Gardens - Spring in South Woodland Border
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Springtime in shade border with forest theme will give way to summer and fall emphasis. Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla', Camassia, Hakone grass, Alchemilla mollis, Hypericum 'Aubrey Purple'. Susan Irving - Designer
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for an expansive classic sloped full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a retaining wall, gravel and an outdoor sport court.
Southampton Farm
Southampton Farm
Warren's NurseryWarren's Nursery
River Birch clump allees
Design ideas for an expansive classic sloped formal partial sun garden in New York with a potted garden and gravel.
Various
Various
Magee DesignMagee Design
John C Magee
Expansive farmhouse front driveway full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.
eichler in marinwood
eichler in marinwood
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis
Modern Tuscan Estate
Modern Tuscan Estate
Perello Design & BuildPerello Design & Build
Daniel Gonzalez
Photo of an expansive classic driveway garden for spring in New York with gravel.
Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i
Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
The Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit is constructed with 11 Gauge Cor-Ten Steel for maximum durability and rustic antique appearance. Cor-Ten, also known as Weathering Steel, is a steel alloy which was developed to eliminate the need for painting and form a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather. The overall outside dimensions of the Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 20” tall. The fire bowl opening dimensions are 42” long x 18” deep x 4” tall. The gas burning option comes standard with a 75,000 BTU Burner and accommodates 90 lbs. of fire glass. Fire Glass sold separately. Options Available: - Wood Burning - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl. (14" deep) - Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas burner kit - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned below the grate. You would purchase this configuration if you are using ceramic logs or if you wanted to start a natural wood fire with gas. (14" deep) - Glass or Lava Rock burning with a gas kit - the media grate is positioned 4” from the top of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned above the grate. In this configuration, you would fill the bowl with fire glass or lava rock to just above the fire ring. The gas defuses thru the media grate and is ignited at the surface. (4" deep) Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. - The Hidden Tank option comes complete with a glass/lava media grate and a propane gas kit for a 20 lb propane tank. On one tank, the fire pit will burner for approximately 8-14 hours. The overall dimensions of this Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 26” tall. Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. Fire Bowl Cover constructed out of Cor-Ten Steel to convert your fire pit to a functional cocktail table when not in use.
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living. Photo by William MacCollum.
This is an example of an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a desert look and gravel.
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell Studio Gardens, East Vincent Township
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
Side view of The Oval from surrounding perennial borders featuring long-lived herbaceous perennials and grasses
Photo of an expansive country back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a flowerbed and gravel.
Taylor Farms Residence
Taylor Farms Residence
TransArc DesignTransArc Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a rockery and gravel.
The Berry Bowl
The Berry Bowl
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The unique domed Berry Bowl is the terminus of the garden's central pathway. Robert Benson Photography
Expansive farmhouse partial sun garden for summer in New York with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Loveland Drive
Loveland Drive
Marti Neely, APLDMarti Neely, APLD
Marti Neely, APLD
Design ideas for an expansive bohemian courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Omaha with a water feature and gravel.
Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting
Montrone Legacy Gardens | Outdoor Lighting
Hammerton LightingHammerton Lighting
Hammerton
Design ideas for an expansive rustic back formal partial sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and gravel.
SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence
SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
Photo of an expansive modern back formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
Green Seed Gardens
Green Seed Gardens
The Green SeedThe Green Seed
Early Summer at Green Seed Gardens
Inspiration for an expansive rural back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Portland with a flowerbed and gravel.

Expansive Garden with Gravel 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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