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Backyard modern- La Mesa
Backyard modern- La Mesa
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.
Conservation Meadowscape
Conservation Meadowscape
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
Mid May and the Blue Hill Salvia provides a pollinator magnet and color against the emerging foliage of the summer and fall flowering perennials. Photograph by Katherine Palmer
Natural stone garden path and steps
Natural stone garden path and steps
Bevins & Company Landscape/DesignBevins & Company Landscape/Design
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden in Louisville with a garden path and mulch.
Featured Designs
Featured Designs
Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden DesignsMary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs
Large Front yard garden that gives privacy and curb appeal
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a flowerbed and mulch.
Wild Wing Residence
Wild Wing Residence
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Expansive traditional front full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and mulch.
Малый сад на Анкудиновском шоссе
Малый сад на Анкудиновском шоссе
Максим ШкиревМаксим Шкирев
Small contemporary courtyard full sun garden for summer in Other with mulch and a potted garden.
Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting
Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
Terraces with drought tolerant plants
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall, mulch and a wood fence.
Organic Gardens
Organic Gardens
Masterful ConstructionMasterful Construction
Medium sized traditional side formal full sun garden in Atlanta with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Sunny steep hillside along driveway
Sunny steep hillside along driveway
Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLAHome & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA
We turned this eyesore into the envy of the neighborhood! This highly visible hillside was the focal point upon entering thru the gated entrance of this home. Now the owner and guests enjoy a seasonal display of color and texture rather than a weed filled boring hillside. Added bonus is that the plants are all drought tolerant, low maintenance and support pollinators. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and beneficial insects add additional interest. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.
Backyard Landscape
Backyard Landscape
Desert Scape LLCDesert Scape LLC
Photo of a large back xeriscape full sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and mulch.
Container Plantings
Container Plantings
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.
Front and Backyard Garden Design
Front and Backyard Garden Design
Parker Garden DesignParker Garden Design
Job completed in 2012
Large classic back full sun garden in Boston with mulch.
2015 Parade of Homes - The Azalea - Delafield, WI - Woodridge Estates
2015 Parade of Homes - The Azalea - Delafield, WI - Woodridge Estates
Tim O'Brien HomesTim O'Brien Homes
Ray Guansing
Classic front full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a potted garden and mulch.
Arts and Crafts Landscape Renovation - Pewaukee
Arts and Crafts Landscape Renovation - Pewaukee
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A sweeping bed of contrasting yellows and blues draw your eye to the entrance of the home. Westhauser Photography
Large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with mulch.
Montecito French Garden
Montecito French Garden
trace robinson landscape designtrace robinson landscape design
Trace Robinson
Photo of a large mediterranean front driveway full sun garden for autumn in Santa Barbara with a retaining wall and mulch.
Secret Mission Hills Garden
Secret Mission Hills Garden
Steve Nuss LtdSteve Nuss Ltd
Bob Greenspan
Medium sized classic side formal full sun garden in Kansas City with a water feature and mulch.
Beautiful Waterfall And Koi Pond - Greeley, CO
Beautiful Waterfall And Koi Pond - Greeley, CO
Alpine GardensAlpine Gardens
Design ideas for a large rustic front driveway full sun garden for summer in Denver with mulch.
Drought Tolerant Landscape
Drought Tolerant Landscape
Legacy LandscapeLegacy Landscape
Drought tolerant hillside landscape
Large classic front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard
Tustin California Native/Friendly Front Yard
creations landscape designscreations landscape designs
This front yard is a mixture of California native plants, California friendly plants, permeable decomposed granite paving with brick inlay and other sustainable touches. There is also 3 different seating areas, a bird bath, fountain and boulders for texture. You can read about this projects demo, install and watch an updated video here http://tinyurl.com/7f26wqk
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
Waterfall Pond SupplyWaterfall Pond Supply
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and mulch.

Full Sun Garden with Mulch 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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