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Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Backyard - Japanese Garden
Backyard - Japanese Garden
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
Landscape lighting is used to enhance the evening experience. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/
Contra Verde
Contra Verde
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Inspiration for a modern back formal full sun garden in Denver with a fire feature and gravel.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Design ideas for a classic formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Arbors, trellises, pergolas
Just in Thyme Landscape DesignJust in Thyme Landscape Design
The arbor over the swing is intended to shade the sitting area in this hot yard as the sun comes from the left side of the swing. Evergreen Pandorea vines eventually grew over the top. The style mimicked that of the already existing pergola on the deck. The swing gives the family a resting place to watch people practicing on the putting green.
Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
Landform Consultants - Project Value £35,000 - £60,000 - Winner
The Association of Professional LandscapersThe Association of Professional Landscapers
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with decking.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Design ideas for a small modern back formal partial sun garden in Denver with an outdoor sport court, natural stone paving and a water feature.
Traditional downtown front yard landscape
Traditional downtown front yard landscape
Executive LandscapeExecutive Landscape
Classic front formal garden in Detroit.
Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
Flagstone Front Walkway in Herringbone Pattern
Photo of a small traditional front formal partial sun garden in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
City Garden- Cedar Arbor
City Garden- Cedar Arbor
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
A lovely cedar arbor allows the climbing roses to frame the garden entrance.
Design ideas for a small traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Providence with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Cedar Cold Frame w/Temperature Sensitive Piston
Cedar Cold Frame w/Temperature Sensitive Piston
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
Cold frames are a terrific way to extend the growing season on both ends; serving as mini-greenhouses they allow your garden to keep producing in cold weather months when growing would otherwise be impossible. These beautiful, locally made cedar cold frames measure 24″x 44″ and slope from 5″ in front to 24″ in back (custom built sizes are also available). A temperature sensitive piston automatically opens and closes the lid as-need to create a perfect climate for your plants.
York - Private Garden
York - Private Garden
Yorkshire Garden DesignerYorkshire Garden Designer
Design ideas for a classic back formal garden seating in Other with a garden path and decking.
Burns Avenue
Burns Avenue
Stride StudiosStride Studios
William Ripley, APLD The arbor is stained a traditional color for this formal space which keeps the garden sophisticated and tailored while accentuating the other shades of green in the plants. This color looks black, but is actually considered "Charleston Green." Here's a little info I found on the color, " http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/classic-paint-colors-00417000077685/page5.html"
Contemporary Townhouse Garden
Contemporary Townhouse Garden
Plantology LtdPlantology Ltd
Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in West Midlands with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
Union Street
Union Street
ballonSTUDIO interiors & remodelingballonSTUDIO interiors & remodeling
Our San Francisco studio designed this beautiful four-story home for a young newlywed couple to create a warm, welcoming haven for entertaining family and friends. In the living spaces, we chose a beautiful neutral palette with light beige and added comfortable furnishings in soft materials. The kitchen is designed to look elegant and functional, and the breakfast nook with beautiful rust-toned chairs adds a pop of fun, breaking the neutrality of the space. In the game room, we added a gorgeous fireplace which creates a stunning focal point, and the elegant furniture provides a classy appeal. On the second floor, we went with elegant, sophisticated decor for the couple's bedroom and a charming, playful vibe in the baby's room. The third floor has a sky lounge and wine bar, where hospitality-grade, stylish furniture provides the perfect ambiance to host a fun party night with friends. In the basement, we designed a stunning wine cellar with glass walls and concealed lights which create a beautiful aura in the space. The outdoor garden got a putting green making it a fun space to share with friends. --- Project designed by ballonSTUDIO. They discreetly tend to the interior design needs of their high-net-worth individuals in the greater Bay Area and to their second home locations. For more about ballonSTUDIO, see here: https://www.ballonstudio.com/
A Split Level Garden
A Split Level Garden
Kate Gould GardensKate Gould Gardens
Copyright of Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a large world-inspired back formal garden in Hertfordshire with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
Walkways
Walkways
Firlit Landscape Design, IncFirlit Landscape Design, Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Inspiration for a classic formal garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Water Features
Water Features
MayCreek LandscapingMayCreek Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden for autumn in Seattle with a pond and natural stone paving.
Steel Hex Web Deer Fence with Cedar Frame
Steel Hex Web Deer Fence with Cedar Frame
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal garden in New York with a vegetable patch.

Formal 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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