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Formal Pergola Ideas and Designs

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Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.
kitchen herb garden
Design ideas for a farmhouse back formal pergola in Raleigh.
A Classic Country White Garden
A Classic Country White Garden
Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
All planting design by Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
This is an example of a small back formal pergola in New York with natural stone paving.
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Consult with our designers today by calling (480) 777-9305.
Design ideas for an expansive modern formal partial sun pergola for summer in Phoenix with concrete paving and a metal fence.
The Backyard Escape
The Backyard Escape
Homely DesignHomely Design
Escape the everyday and relax in this inviting backyard retreat, complete with a fire pit and pergola for shade and ambiance.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal pergola for summer in Other with decking and a wood fence.
Gullane Family Garden
Gullane Family Garden
Gardens & ProjectsGardens & Projects
Family Garden Design in Gullane, East Lothian, a functional, well-planned space with many possibilities for spending time outdoors for both children and adults.
Berkeley Kid-Friendly Backyard
Berkeley Kid-Friendly Backyard
studio M MERGEstudio M MERGE
This is an example of a retro back formal pergola in San Francisco with decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Avian Meadows
Avian Meadows
Outdoor Homes LLCOutdoor Homes LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun pergola for summer in Phoenix with concrete paving.
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Ausstellung Schloß Wolfsgarten
Meister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbHMeister Bockelt & Kollegen GmbH
Design ideas for a large contemporary formal partial sun pergola for summer in Other with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Lawrence Manor Backyard Sunken Patio
Lawrence Manor Backyard Sunken Patio
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun pergola for summer in Toronto with concrete paving and a wood fence.
Townhouse garden
Townhouse garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
Using a refined palette of quality materials set within a striking and elegant design, the space provides a restful and sophisticated urban garden for a professional couple to be enjoyed both in the daytime and after dark. The use of corten is complimented by the bold treatment of black in the decking, bespoke screen and pergola.
Classic Garden in Atlanta, GA
Classic Garden in Atlanta, GA
Tilting Windmill Landscape DesignTilting Windmill Landscape Design
We designed and constructed this swinging daybed as a destination point in this incredibly lush garden. This garden is one of the most famous in the Southeast, having been featured on numerous tours and publications.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
This is an example of a medium sized retro back formal partial sun pergola in San Diego with a potted garden and gravel.
River Knoll
River Knoll
Outdoor LifestylesOutdoor Lifestyles
Design ideas for a classic back formal pergola in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Outdoor Structures
Outdoor Structures
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
Large classic back formal pergola in New York with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Bank's Creek
Bank's Creek
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Heavy stone columns with timber and perennial plantings.
This is an example of an expansive classic sloped formal fully shaded pergola for spring in Charlotte with gravel.
The Old Garden
The Old Garden
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional formal pergola in London with a flowerbed.
Leslie
Leslie
Meschi Construction Inc.Meschi Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun pergola for spring in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Pergolas and Arbors
Pergolas and Arbors
Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.
Design im Garten
Design im Garten
WOHN(T)RÄUMEWOHN(T)RÄUME
Ein Wasserspiel erfüllt den Wunsch nach Wasser im Garten. Die Planung und Ausführung lag komplett bei WOHNTRÄUME.
Photo of a small contemporary formal partial sun pergola for summer in Frankfurt.
Southport Residence and Landscape
Southport Residence and Landscape
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
Photo of a large traditional front formal full sun pergola for spring in New York with concrete paving and a wood fence.

Formal Pergola 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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