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Giardino di Villa Liberty
Giardino di Villa Liberty
Giambenini srl - Architettura del giardinoGiambenini srl - Architettura del giardino
Design ideas for a small modern front formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a metal fence.
Sterling Grove - Front Yards
Sterling Grove - Front Yards
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Let the top exterior designers in Arizona create your breathtaking home, pool, or landscaping area. Call (480) 777-9305.
Photo of a large modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a desert look, natural stone paving and a stone fence.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Succulents, shamrock plants and ground cover provide an interesting summer combination in the contemporary container.
Photo of a large midcentury front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
San Mateo
San Mateo
Urbanleaf LandscapesUrbanleaf Landscapes
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a pathway, concrete paving and a wood fence.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Photo of a medium sized traditional front full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Cobham
Cobham
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
We were asked to design and plant the driveway and gardens surrounding a substantial period property in Cobham. Our Scandinavian clients wanted a soft and natural look to the planting. We used long flowering shrubs and perennials to extend the season of flower, and combined them with a mix of beautifully textured evergreen plants to give year-round structure. We also mixed in a range of grasses for movement which also give a more contemporary look.
North Lakes Entrance
North Lakes Entrance
LunnScapeLunnScape
Design ideas for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Miami with a flowerbed and mulch.
Flagstone walkway with clay paver apron
Flagstone walkway with clay paver apron
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
The front entry is paved with Idaho Gold flagstone with a Whitacre Greer clay paver apron to match the driveway.
Inspiration for a large classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Style and grace
Style and grace
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
Blending old with new. Yorkstone bullnose paving, bespoke railings and handrail, Victorian tiles, larch cladding and modern planting. In this small front garden in Greenwich we have used the soft yorkstone to blend with the old london brick of the house contrasting geometric pattern Victorian replica tiles all softened with a simple mix of planting to create a wonderful entrance to this lovely home and an additional basement seating area to catch the late afternoon sun.
Succulent Front Yard
Succulent Front Yard
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Succulents and other drought-tolerant Mediterranean climate plantings adorn this vibrant front yard in El Cerrito.
Photo of a small contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Mini Modern
Mini Modern
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Inspiration for a small modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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.
Miami Escape
Miami Escape
Zito Landscape Design, Inc.Zito Landscape Design, Inc.
Zito Landscape Design
This is an example of a large front formal partial sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and concrete paving.
Backyard Makeover & Curb Appeal
Backyard Makeover & Curb Appeal
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
This is an example of a large traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
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.
Charming Colonial Home with New Wrought Iron Railing
Charming Colonial Home with New Wrought Iron Railing
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
Close up of front brick sitting area with brick retaining wall, grasses and stone steps. New wrought iron pickets were added with brass handrail. The new handrail really dresses up the house.
Ristrutturazione Villa a Pellestrina (Ve)
Ristrutturazione Villa a Pellestrina (Ve)
Fargo ArchitetturaFargo Architettura
Inspiration for a large nautical front driveway full sun garden for summer in Venice with a garden path and concrete paving.
Front entrance renovation
Front entrance renovation
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path and brick paving.
Arched White Fence and Paved Walkway
Arched White Fence and Paved Walkway
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
Large classic front full sun garden fence for summer in Other with natural stone paving.
Un jardin contemporain
Un jardin contemporain
maisons booamaisons booa
nis&for
Photo of a medium sized contemporary front driveway full sun garden for summer in Strasbourg with a garden path and gravel.

Front Garden for Summer 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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