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BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
This is an example of an expansive modern front driveway full sun garden for winter in Tampa with concrete paving.
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.
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Expansive world-inspired back fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Bardessono
Bardessono
Blank and CablesBlank and Cables
As part of a collaboration project, Blank and Cables worked with archetects, designers and the Bardessono Hotel and Spa to create this large stone wheels that act as a centerpiece for the courtyard. Constructed from steel, the pieces were designed to withstand the harsh California sun as well as inclement weather. Photo Credit: Jason Liske
River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color
River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color
Hogue Landscape ServicesHogue Landscape Services
fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.
Wild Wing
Wild Wing
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional side full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and gravel.
Memorial Mid Century
Memorial Mid Century
Mockingbird HomeMockingbird Home
This midcentury gem was in need a little detailing outside. By using an open trellis detail from the existing fence, we were able to break up the long empty walls of the facade and provide just the right detail to this modern landscape.
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
Bertog Landscape CompanyBertog Landscape Company
Inspiration for an expansive classic front driveway partial sun garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Entry Courtyard at Night
Entry Courtyard at Night
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The entry courtyard at night with lit up pear tree bosque.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with gravel.
Walkways and Steps
Walkways and Steps
Green Spaces LandscapingGreen Spaces Landscaping
This side yard path and storage area was built by the skilled craftsman of Green Spaces Landscaping. Our full services company had been providing custom landscape solutions for over 15 years. Please contact us today to discuss how we can provide value and exceed your needs.
Pool and front yard project In Vaughan
Pool and front yard project In Vaughan
Time LandscapingTime Landscaping
Photo of an expansive contemporary front driveway garden for spring in Toronto with concrete paving.
Scarsdale Renovation
Scarsdale Renovation
Legacy Construction Northeast LLCLegacy Construction Northeast LLC
Peter Krupenye
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun pergola in New York with concrete paving.
Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build
Hardscape & Landscape - Amazing Design | Build
EMC General ContractorsEMC General Contractors
Design ideas for an expansive modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a desert look, concrete paving and a metal fence.
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
A Creek Runs Through It
A Creek Runs Through It
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Inspiration for an expansive rustic partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco.
Mosman
Mosman
Harrison's LandscapingHarrison's Landscaping
A truly beautiful garden and pool design to complement an incredible architectural designed harbour view home.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary back garden for spring in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.
Parterre Garden
Parterre Garden
Floren Design Ltd.Floren Design Ltd.
Parterre Garden
Expansive farmhouse back formal full sun garden wall for summer in West Midlands with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Entry Courtyard
Entry Courtyard
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
View into entry courtyard with bosque of pear trees.
Photo of an expansive contemporary side partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Our Work
Our Work
Landscapes By Lance LLCLandscapes By Lance LLC
Expansive rustic back full sun raised pond in Denver with a water feature and brick paving.
Hunt Club House
Hunt Club House
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Paul Nicol
Photo of an expansive contemporary front driveway garden in Chicago with concrete paving.

Expansive Grey 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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