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Expansive Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer
Stonehouse Meadow - Early Summer
Lavish GardensLavish Gardens
A path through the Stonehouse Meadow, with Monarda in full bloom. Ecological landscaping
This is an example of an expansive rustic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a flowerbed and a stone fence.
SOLID MID-CENTURY
SOLID MID-CENTURY
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
Detail of the featured patio stone: showing our thermal finish Harbor Grey™ granite pavers in daylight. *Proceeding photos taken at dusk make the stone appear darker than actual color.
Rustic Mountain stream flowing into lakeside patio
Rustic Mountain stream flowing into lakeside patio
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Ryan Corrigan
Inspiration for an expansive rustic garden in Omaha.
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Expansive traditional sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of an expansive country back formal full sun garden in Burlington with a garden path.
Metal Fences
Metal Fences
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
The property's fencing and gates have defensive qualities unusual in Los Angeles. Comprised of metal, they sit at a distance well-over 5 feet from structures.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The landscape plan clarifies how all the components were integrated into the design on the 1.5 acre site. This rendered version magnifies the level of detail applied throughout the landscape.
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.
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Photo of an expansive rustic back full sun garden for summer in Denver with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Planted Dry Creek
Planted Dry Creek
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Planted dry creek with limestone boulders and river rock provides a beautiful and functional drainage solution along the frontage of a sloping property. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Formal gardens with sandstone pavers and glass greenhouse.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Black Bear
Black Bear
Environmental Designs, Inc.Environmental Designs, Inc.
We used a combination of precise boulder setting along with engineered concrete and steel walls to retain soil and artfully define spaces. Landscape Construction: Environmental Designs, Inc.; Landscape Architecture Design: MARPA
Downtown San Diego Canyon Oasis
Downtown San Diego Canyon Oasis
Schnetz Landscape Inc.Schnetz Landscape Inc.
©Brooke Schnetz
This is an example of an expansive classic sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
Texas Hill Country Residence
Texas Hill Country Residence
WoodCoWoodCo
Lauren Keller | Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC
Expansive rustic back full sun garden in Austin with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
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.
The 19th Hole
The 19th Hole
O'Brien LandscapeO'Brien Landscape
Inspiration for an expansive traditional back full sun garden in Chicago with natural stone paving and an outdoor sport court.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Curb Appeal Design LLCCurb Appeal Design LLC
Mansions in May
Inspiration for an expansive victorian front formal full sun garden for spring in New York with a potted garden and mulch.
The Front Yard Redesign
The Front Yard Redesign
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.
This is an example of an expansive classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Wooden Split-Rail Fence
Wooden Split-Rail Fence
AK FencingAK Fencing
AK Fencing from Gap, PA installed this traditional wooden split-rail fence. Whether you are looking for residential, agricultural, or commercial fence, we can install for you.

Expansive Green 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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