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Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with mulch and a flowerbed.
Vibrant Surroundings
Vibrant Surroundings
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
This is an example of a large classic formal garden in DC Metro with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Cottagegarten in Bad Oldesloe
Cottagegarten in Bad Oldesloe
Dagmar Stucke GartengestaltungDagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung
In modernen Gärten wird die Klarheit und Formenstrenge oft durch pflanzliche lineare Strukturen, wie hier mit Zierlauch, betont. Auch Gräser und flächige Pflanzungen mit wenigen unterschiedlichen Pflanzenarten unterstreichen diese Wirkung.
Architektonischer Vorgarten
Architektonischer Vorgarten
Paus GartendesignPaus Gartendesign
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front formal garden in Essen with a flowerbed and concrete paving.
Woodland Park-Like Estate
Woodland Park-Like Estate
Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine GardeningLes Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening
Drone view of back garden beds.
Expansive traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a flowerbed.
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Classic back formal full sun garden in Burlington with concrete paving and a flowerbed.
Brookline Brownstone
Brookline Brownstone
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
The bluestone patio was screened from the neighbors with a wall of arborvitae. Lush perennial gardens provide flower cutting opportunities and color to offset the green wall.
Eleganter Stadtgarten
Eleganter Stadtgarten
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Photo of a small traditional side formal partial sun garden for summer in Bonn with a flowerbed, brick paving and a stone fence.
Elegant Country Estate
Elegant Country Estate
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
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.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in West Midlands with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
East Valley Road
East Valley Road
The Aldrich Company - Landscape DesignThe Aldrich Company - Landscape Design
A beautiful cottage garden, profuse with vibrant blooms.
Inspiration for a country back formal garden for summer in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Historic Formal Garden, Wilmette, Illinois
Historic Formal Garden, Wilmette, Illinois
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Formal Garden incorporates water feature, garden decorations, stepping stone, flower beds.
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.
Monterra Lakes, Cochrane
Monterra Lakes, Cochrane
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client wanted a traditional landscape with lots of grass, and natural beds for planting and gardening. This acreage setting was a perfect blank slate to allow us to utilize the natural flow of the property to create a cozy backyard fire pit area for family gatherings!
The Old Garden
The Old Garden
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional formal pergola in London with a flowerbed.
New House - Monkton, MD
New House - Monkton, MD
Peter Zimmerman ArchitectsPeter Zimmerman Architects
Tom Crane
Design ideas for a classic formal garden in Philadelphia with a flowerbed.
Modern Crafstman
Modern Crafstman
Arbordale Landscaping LtdArbordale Landscaping Ltd
The backyard of this crafstman home was fully renovated and modernized to suit the families growing needs. Modern landscape design with a nod to traditional elements was a must. A raised flagstone terrace flush with the inner floor houses the lounging and dining areas which includes a barbecue with a limestone countertop and facing. Natural stone steps lead down to the garden where we find flagstone pathways, steppingstones and a shed that mimics the same details as the front of the home. The frontyard again had a modern feel with a nod to traditional because the facade of the home was left as is. Natural stone steps and pathways lead to the restored front porch. Evergreen hedging and meadow gardens give a sense of inner space when sitting on the porch.
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Amersham Entertaining Garden
Chiltern Garden DesignChiltern Garden Design
A contemporary sculpture in zinc nestled amongst planting is the focal point at the end of the lawn.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Buckinghamshire with a flowerbed.
St. Heliers
St. Heliers
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedFusion Landscape Design Limited
Small classic courtyard formal partial sun garden in Auckland with a flowerbed and decking.
Landscaping Services | Design & Build
Landscaping Services | Design & Build
Roots Landscaping Corp.Roots Landscaping Corp.
Large contemporary back formal and private full sun garden for summer in Other with a potted garden, a flowerbed, a garden path, lawn edging, a raised bed, a retaining wall, a pathway and natural stone paving.

Formal Garden with a Flowerbed 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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