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Formal Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Menlo Park classic
Menlo Park classic
UserUser
A Spring picture of Heuchera "Wendy", Thuja "Emerald", and "Bloodgood" Japanese maple under the redwoods at the back of the garden. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Retaining walls are a great way to create more enjoyable outdoor space. They can be used to create level spaces for patios and outdoor living areas, planting and gardening beds, play areas, or lawn space.
Our work
Our work
U.S. Green Pros a division of AKA LandscapesU.S. Green Pros a division of AKA Landscapes
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Charlotte with mulch.
Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces
The Kenmark CompanyThe Kenmark Company
This is an example of a large classic back formal full sun garden in Bridgeport with mulch.
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.
Our Work
Our Work
Mendocino Garden ConsultantsMendocino Garden Consultants
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI
Water Feature Water Falls Installation Grand Rapids, MI
Platinum Ponds & LandscapingPlatinum Ponds & Landscaping
Amazing Pond-less Water Feature with landscape lighting installed. Customer envisioned a backyard setting with Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Sauna, and Water Feature. Platinum Ponds & Landscaping installed the perfect water feature with crashing, loud water falls to add wow factor to the setting.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
The Herb Farm Restaurant Garden | lore patterson
Photo of a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Simply Elegant!!
Simply Elegant!!
Gorski LandscapingGorski Landscaping
Unique style adding variation of spring and fall colors , Korean lilac and pink mums
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with mulch.
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Old Farms Landscaping Inc.Old Farms Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border
Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Shade perennial border in spring using spring-blooming plants that will give way to maturing summer species. Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', Camassia, Columbine. Design, execution, photo - Susan Irving
Bellevue Front Yard Makeover
Bellevue Front Yard Makeover
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
Photo of a large classic front formal partial sun garden in Seattle with a retaining wall and mulch.
Gallery
Gallery
JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.
JK Designs inc. 1954 first street Highland Park IL 60035 Josh Kien-847.383.5794
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and mulch.
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
ActiveYards Slate
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Raleigh with mulch.
Farm House
Farm House
Craig Alan Homes, IncCraig Alan Homes, Inc
Large farmhouse back formal full sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Plant Combinations
Plant Combinations
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Design ideas for a large classic front formal full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
Finished Designs
Finished Designs
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Photo and Design by Jill Davis
This is an example of a small traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.
Wood Fence and Gates
Wood Fence and Gates
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Houston with mulch.
Abrams Residence
Abrams Residence
The Slevin Group IncThe Slevin Group Inc
Photo of a medium sized midcentury front formal full sun garden in New York with mulch.

Formal Garden with Mulch 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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