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Formal Garden with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs

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Custom Raised Gardens
Custom Raised Gardens
customraisedgardenscustomraisedgardens
Cedar 4'x8'x18"High gardens with hardware cloth covers and 4 removable doors for easy access.
Design ideas for a large modern back formal full sun garden for spring in San Diego with a potted garden.
Urns
Urns
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Decorative garden urns and a backless bench are keyed in with the front entry.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Stadgartenlounge
Stadgartenlounge
besgen Landschaftsarchitekturbesgen Landschaftsarchitektur
Design ideas for a small modern side formal partial sun garden for summer in Cologne with a potted garden, decking and a wood fence.
Parkdale Paradise
Parkdale Paradise
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
An inner city infill that had a simple grass front & back yard with one lonely tree. Our client wanted us to design and build them a brand new yard, that although was a little on the small side, had to function well for their family so they could carve out a little sanctuary. We created some nice sitting areas, while keeping it very low maintenance.
Centerra Master Plan Community
Centerra Master Plan Community
Environmental Designs, Inc.Environmental Designs, Inc.
Due to the high winds and dry conditions hanging baskets can be a challenge in this environment. Proper plant selection, location of the baskets and consistent watering are the key.
Villa B
Villa B
Andrea Zanchi PhotographyAndrea Zanchi Photography
Andrea Zanchi Photography
Country back formal garden in Other with a potted garden.
Refined English Garden
Refined English Garden
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Boxwood shrubs encircle a featured planter full of blooming summer flowers.
Inspiration for a large traditional formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and gravel.
Fall Containers
Fall Containers
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front formal fully shaded garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Marie Khouri Planted
Marie Khouri Planted
SG DesignSG Design
Tammyanne Matthew
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a potted garden and concrete paving.
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.
Cross Country Greenhouses
Cross Country Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
The interior of our twinwall polycarbonate greenhouse with interesting raised garden beds. A truly productive greenhouse!
Design ideas for a large traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Vancouver with a potted garden and gravel.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
Contemporary bi-fold design with sunny landscape garden patio.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Modern Garden with a rustic twist
Modern Garden with a rustic twist
Yorkshire GardensYorkshire Gardens
Within this garden we wanted to create a space which was not only on numerous levels, but also had various points of interest. This garden is on a slope, but is also very wide. Firstly, we broke up the space by using rustic sleepers to create several raised beds,as well as steps which lead to differennt zones. This helps to give the garden a more traditional, country edge. The sleepers were also used to create a winding path through out the garden, marrying together the various areas. The path leads up to the impressive sunburst pergola and circular stone patio. This is the perfect spot to view the whole garden. At the other end of the garden another pergola sits amougnst a bustling flower bed, and will be used to train vining flowers. Along the back wall of the garden a raised bed is home to a stunning display of wildflower. This plot is not only a fabulous riot of colour and full of rustic charm, but it also attracts a whole host of insects and animals. While wildflowers looks great they are also very low maintenance. Mixed gravel has been used to create a variety of texture. This surface is intermittently dotted with colour with lemon thyme, red hot pokers and foxgloves. Stone has been used to create a warm and welcoming patio area. Flower beds at the front of the garden can be used for veg and other leafy plants. Overall we have created a country style with a very contemporary twist through the use of gravel, modern shape and structural landscaping.
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front formal fully shaded garden in Boston with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Colorful Eclectic Garden
Colorful Eclectic Garden
Kinghorn GardensKinghorn Gardens
Color containers add so much color to this pool patio
Design ideas for a large eclectic back formal full sun garden in Omaha with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Plants & Planters
Plants & Planters
Redtwig, llcRedtwig, llc
Medium sized traditional front formal garden in New York with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Edible gardens
Edible gardens
Larson LandscapingLarson Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Containers
Containers
Columbine Design - CLOSEDColumbine Design - CLOSED
A variety of textures makes for a dense and interesting annual container. Morgan Huston
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal garden in Denver with a potted garden and brick paving.
Kitchen Garden
Kitchen Garden
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Large classic back formal full sun garden in Philadelphia with a potted garden and gravel.

Formal Garden with a Potted 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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