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Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
THE MIDCENTURY HOUSE, BATTERSEA
NOTO ArchitectsNOTO Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary back full sun garden fence in London.
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
Saffron Tower
Saffron Tower
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Traditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
Valley Club Mid-Century
Valley Club Mid-Century
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a large retro back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and concrete paving.
Fire Features
Fire Features
Stone CenterStone Center
Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Typical Residential Projects
Typical Residential Projects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Small modern front full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Landscape Contracting
Landscape Contracting
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
This is an example of a traditional full sun garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and brick paving.
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Contemporary New Home Landscape - Caledonia
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A dry creek bed snakes through the planted area and is functional - taking rainwater from the front yard and funneling it under the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Private Modern Garden
Private Modern Garden
Outside CollectiveOutside Collective
Christel Leung
Small modern back formal full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
The Lachman Residence
The Lachman Residence
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Outdoor Sport Court Game Court
Outdoor Sport Court Game Court
Sport Court St. LouisSport Court St. Louis
Sport Court St. Louis built this multi use court for a growing family. Sport Court Powergame in Green and Dark Blue with White Basketball Lines and Black Multi-Sport Game Lines
Lafayette 2
Lafayette 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo of a large modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall and gravel.
Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo
Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo
Gorski LandscapingGorski Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in New York.
Western Exposure
Western Exposure
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
David Winger
Large modern front formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with concrete paving and a rockery.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Perennial Planting
Perennial Planting
Sylvan Gardens Landscape ContractorsSylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
Photo of a small traditional front full sun garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.

Full Sun 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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