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Expansive Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Wild Wing
Wild Wing
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Photo of an expansive classic front driveway full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and mulch.
Hangman Valley Contemporary
Hangman Valley Contemporary
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
After living with the original 1980s landscaping for a few years after purchasing their home, these homeowners were ready for an update. We preserved mature plantings where possible, but integrated new material to better suit the homeowners' style and the Northwest setting.
Sloped Front Garden with Curb Appeal - Low-Water/Deer Resistant - Northern Calif
Sloped Front Garden with Curb Appeal - Low-Water/Deer Resistant - Northern Calif
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This sloped hillside has been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures present in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low-water, low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. Some photos were taken just after installation and others 2 couple of years later.
Sunset gardens' 50th anniversary remodel
Sunset gardens' 50th anniversary remodel
UserUser
New bridge at Sunset headquarters, Menlo Park photos-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
Design ideas for an expansive rustic courtyard fully shaded garden in San Francisco with mulch and a garden path.
Garden
Garden
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back full sun garden for summer in Kansas City with mulch.
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 front driveway full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and mulch.
The Judge's House
The Judge's House
Garden Mates LLCGarden Mates LLC
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with mulch.
Mulch
Mulch
Design One LandscapingDesign One Landscaping
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Detroit with mulch.
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Karen Bobotas
Expansive rustic back formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a fire feature and mulch.
Ornamental Aluminum Fence
Ornamental Aluminum Fence
Unique Fence & GateUnique Fence & Gate
Design ideas for an expansive classic front full sun garden in Dallas with mulch.
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.
Genesis Lux Traditional
Genesis Lux Traditional
Stellar Homes Inc.Stellar Homes Inc.
Photo of an expansive traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Edmonton with a retaining wall and mulch.
French Colonial Yard
French Colonial Yard
Archer ServicesArcher Services
Off the beaten path in this expansive backyard is a little corner featuring shade, beds of sculpted trees, bushes, and grasses. A hideaway in the backyard has been achieved!
Country House
Country House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Inspiration for an expansive classic back partial sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and mulch.
Wild Wing Residence
Wild Wing Residence
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive classic front full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and mulch.
New Development Landscape Construction
New Development Landscape Construction
Westridge LandscapesWestridge Landscapes
Inspiration for an expansive front partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
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.
Louden Ridge, Kendrick Hill
Louden Ridge, Kendrick Hill
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
Rob Spring Photography
This is an example of an expansive rustic back garden in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Johansen Landscape & NurseryJohansen Landscape & Nursery
This is an example of an expansive traditional back full sun garden in Austin with mulch.
Loveland Drive
Loveland Drive
Marti Neely, APLDMarti Neely, APLD
Marti Neely, APLD
Photo of an expansive eclectic back full sun garden for summer in Omaha with a water feature and mulch.

Expansive Garden with Mulch 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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