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Driveways & Curb Appeal
Driveways & Curb Appeal
Nansemond Precast ConcreteNansemond Precast Concrete
Traditional style driveway using Techo-Bloc's Blu 80 mm pavers.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Manhasset Landscaping and Blue stone walkway Long Island, NY
Manhasset Landscaping and Blue stone walkway Long Island, NY
Design and Build landscapeDesign and Build landscape
Long Island Landscape contractor Design and Build Landscape install Blue stone walkway with Landscaping Manhasset Long Island, NY.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Wadham Gardens
Wadham Gardens
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
Design ideas for a traditional front formal partial sun garden fence for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Back Country - Highlands Ranch - Swim Spa
Back Country - Highlands Ranch - Swim Spa
Colorado Outdoor Living Design & SalesColorado Outdoor Living Design & Sales
The original sloped front yard became 4 flat planting beds via the construction of 4 semi-circular buff strip stone retaining walls. The planting area closest to the road is sloped to allow proper water runoff. Stone Mason: Arturo Munoz Photographer: Tom Z Productions
Hardscape Design
Hardscape Design
VerdeGoVerdeGo
Inspiration for a mediterranean front driveway full sun garden for summer in Orlando with brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Little Creek LandscapingLittle Creek Landscaping
Inspiration for a small classic front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Edmonton with mulch.
Bardon - Front entry garden
Bardon - Front entry garden
The Small GardenThe Small Garden
thesmallgarden.com.au
Inspiration for a contemporary front partial sun garden for summer in Brisbane with a garden path and concrete paving.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
Design ideas for a small traditional front full sun garden for summer in Portland with a potted garden.
Front Garden Entrance
Front Garden Entrance
Kane Landscapes IncKane Landscapes Inc
This irregular bluestone walkway, framed by a brick soldier border, creates a unique entrance that coordinates with the aesthetics of the home and the new plant material. *Photograph by Josh Kane
Completed Designs - Hawthorn Woods
Completed Designs - Hawthorn Woods
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
After -the new design by Jill Davis Design- with the flexible watering system being installed and before the mulch is laid. Photos by Jill Davis
Inspiration for a large classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Chicago.
Mediterranean Garden
Mediterranean Garden
Hawkeye Landscape DesignHawkeye Landscape Design
Hawkeye Landscape Design We began this project with the idea of making a friendly entryway and social area under the Mulberry tree which provides much needed shade in this hot, mountainous area. The 'red fescue' meadow grass has a cooling effect and the agaves reduce the need for excess water and maintenance. The backyard has a covered dining area with a corner lounge and fireplace. The large barbecue offers a cantilevered counter for entertaining. The waterfall into the pool is surrounded with bamboo and plantings that emulate the hillside beyond the property. The permeable paving and mix of Vitex and Olive trees provide shade for smaller seating areas to enjoy the variety of succulents throughout the garden
Full Color Plantings and Artificial Turf Front Yard
Full Color Plantings and Artificial Turf Front Yard
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
After 2 years of growth the front yard is a completely established water wise garden designed by Landscape Logic and team. Irrigation and water is minimal, now down to 2 days per week. Photo: J.Dixx
Casual Elegance
Casual Elegance
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free QuoteThis home rests within a thin property on a narrow street, which presented the first design challenge when it was learned that the clients liked to entertain. A parking court was conceptualized as the main element for the front yard’s new look. A new arrival walk, stylized balanced gardens to strengthen the classic architecture theme, lighting, and all expressed with traditional materials and details were additional objectives in the front yard’s design program.
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Beach side patio with meandering river rock path lined with flowering thyme, sedum, ornamental grasses. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State.
Stone Driveway Design and Front Yard Landscaping Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Stone Driveway Design and Front Yard Landscaping Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Sheldon LandscapeSheldon Landscape
Request Free Quote Inviting stone driveway to contemporary lakefront home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin accented by seasonal plant beds and native grasses.
Cape Cod in the Burbs
Cape Cod in the Burbs
Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.
This was a Illinois Landscape Contractors Excellence in Landscape Awards, Gold Award wining project in 2008. This home was also featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden walk.
Shades of Summer
Shades of Summer
Heynssens + Grassman, Inc.Heynssens + Grassman, Inc.
The layered planting scheme along the front porch was designed to focus attention on the front porch and complement the existing paver walk. The suggestion to paint the posts, chinoiserie railing and porch trim a dark gray color added a dimension of sophistication to the simple frame house. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Reinventing the Classic Cape
Reinventing the Classic Cape
Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLCAustin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Mature plantings add interest through both color and texture at the front entrance to this classic cape. Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC
Classic front partial sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Memorial - Spring Valley
Memorial - Spring Valley
Designs By ElizabethDesigns By Elizabeth
Inspiration for a large mediterranean front formal full sun garden for summer in Houston with a water feature and gravel.
Hillis House
Hillis House
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
The soft cascading creeping morning glory lends a more casual feel to this European inspired landscape. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.

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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