Full Sun Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

Jo Fenton
Design ideas for a small classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Modern Front Yard Landscaping

Techo-Bloc

This front yard landscaping project consist of multiple of our modern collections! Modern grey retaining wall: The smooth look of the Raffinato collection brings modern elegance to your tailored spaces. This contemporary double-sided retaining wall is offered in an array of modern colours. Discover the Raffinato retaining wall: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/raffinato-smooth/ Modern grey stone steps: The sleek, polished look of the Raffinato stone step is a more elegant and refined alternative to modern and very linear concrete steps. Offered in three modern colors, these stone steps are a welcomed addition to your next outdoor step project! Discover our Raffinato stone steps here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/steps/raffinato-step/ Modern grey floor pavers: A modern paver available in over 50 scale and color combinations, Industria is a popular choice amongst architects designing urban spaces. This paver's de-icing salt resistance and 100mm height makes it a reliable option for industrial, commercial and institutional applications. Discover the Industria paver here: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/pavers/industria-smooth-paver/

Belclaire

AquaTerra Outdoors

AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire landscape, hardscape and pool for this modern home. Features include Ipe wood deck, river rock details, LED lighting in the pool, limestone decks, water feature wall with custom Bobe water scuppers and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Contemporary Landscape Transformation - San Rafael, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

NEWLY PLANTED, SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Medium sized classic side driveway full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and brick paving.

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

The driveway was rebuilt with permeable Belgard 'Old World' pavers to complement the Spanish style home. Slabs of 'Autumn Gold' create steps up to the front seating area, which is contained by a seatwall clad in 'Mt. Moriah' ledge stone. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

San Marco Colonial

Helix Green Designs

Horsetail reed grass in gravel aggregate
Classic side driveway full sun garden in Jacksonville with a rockery, brick paving and a wood fence.

A Craftsman Home in Montalvo

User

The rear garden was reconfigured as an outdoor living area. It has a louvered dining arbor, a spa built into a raised deck, a full kitchen, a fireplace, and a rebuilt summer house on the hill above.

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The vertical garden provides a small scale herb and vegetable garden with edible flowers. It's located close to the kitchen for ease of use and care.

driveway and walkway with granite cobble border

Inventive Landscape Creations

Inspiration for a medium sized rustic front driveway full sun garden in Boston with concrete paving and a pathway.

National Golf Course

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

Pro-Land designed and constructed this double entrance driveway creating a grand statement and some major curb appeal for this home. A large heated concrete driveway has plenty of room for cars to park. Gardens full of green and white perennials and shrubs are a classic look throughout every season. Natural stone pillars and walls flank each side of the driveway allowing the entrances to be closed by iron gates when the client wants. Lastly, natural stone walls, on either side of the front porch tie everything together and add some extra character to the house. Home Builder: Toryan Homes

Square Pavers For Walkway

Big Rock Landscaping

Square stone pavers in equal rows are lined by trees and shrubs, adding charm to this side yard.
Design ideas for a large classic front driveway full sun garden in Salt Lake City with a garden path and concrete paving.

Custom Paver Driveway | Farmingville, NY 11720 | Pavers, Driveways, Curb Appeal

Stone Creations of Long Island Pavers & Masonry

Custom Paver Driveway | Farmingville, NY 11720 | Pavers, Driveways, Curb Appeal | www.stonecreationsoflongisland.net | (631) 678-6896
Design ideas for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden in New York with concrete paving.

Craftsman Front Landscape - Grafton

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

'Summer Beauty' allium, 'Goldsturm' rudbeckia, 'Fatal Attraction' echinacea and 'Summerwine' ninebark add color to the end of the front walk. Westhauser Photography

Rex Larson Landscape,

Total Construction Consultants

Large classic front driveway full sun garden in Seattle with gravel.

Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions

Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Inspiration for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.

Miami Beach Custom Metal and Wood Gates

ADB Designs Inc.

This is an example of a large industrial front driveway full sun garden for summer in Miami with a garden path and brick paving.

Gate Entrance

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

Design ideas for a small classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Houston with concrete paving.

Carriage Gate

Architectural Fabricators

This is a custom wrought iron double swing gate with scalloped top and Ipe wood at the bottom.
This is an example of a large country front driveway full sun garden for spring in Houston with a garden path and concrete paving.

Blacktopping and Pavers

Michael Labriola Inc

This is an example of a large classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and gravel.

Full Sun Driveway 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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