Garden and Outdoor Space with Gravel Ideas and Designs
Unique HomestaysTraditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
Board & VellumLandscape contracting by Avid Landscape.
Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead.
Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Hanselman Landscape and GardensInspiration for a large world-inspired front partial sun garden for winter in Philadelphia with gravel.
Chris SnookPhoto: Chris Snook © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a small scandi patio in London with gravel and no cover.
This is an example of a small scandi patio in London with gravel and no cover.
Philippe Soule Landscape DesignSpring welcoming front entrance of perennials, Salvias, Nepetas, Geraniums...
Photo of a medium sized beach style front full sun garden in New York with gravel and a garden path.
Photo of a medium sized beach style front full sun garden in New York with gravel and a garden path.
Jane Harries Garden DesignsThe new lawn makes the garden seem bigger and deeper. It's a shallow garden with a point to the left, now concealed by trees and the swing seat. New planting contrasts purples, greys and greens.
Jane Harries
Foundation Landscape DesignContemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and gravel.
Margie Grace - Grace Design Associatesceramic pots, grasses, gravel path, outdoor furniture, succulents, tuscan
Inspiration for a mediterranean partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.
Inspiration for a mediterranean partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path and gravel.
River Valley LandscapesThe property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside.
Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids.
We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine.
We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden.
The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture.
The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.
Desert Foothills LandscapeScott Sandler
This is an example of a large back xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
This is an example of a large back xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Drip Landscape and Tree ServiceRaised-bed garden made with repurposed cedar. Includes drip irrigation, game fence, recycled glass mulch, and potting shed.
Medium sized rustic side formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Medium sized rustic side formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Aden LandscapingMedium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and gravel.
Mariani LandscapeA view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCPhoto shows Japanese Tea House west side. The gravel path contains a Japanese dry river bed and an Inukshuk sculpture, metaphysically designed. The surrounding garden is the inner Roji garden and contains a Roji stepping stone path designed with a metaphysical pattern. pattern.
Photo credits:Dan Drobnick
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design
Classic fully shaded garden for autumn in Seattle with gravel.
Classic fully shaded garden for autumn in Seattle with gravel.
Stride StudiosWilliam Ripley, APLD
The arbor is stained a traditional color for this formal space which keeps the garden sophisticated and tailored while accentuating the other shades of green in the plants. This color looks black, but is actually considered "Charleston Green." Here's a little info I found on the color, " http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/classic-paint-colors-00417000077685/page5.html"
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden.
Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Jackie and the BeanstalkThe Water feature added near front door to attract birds and is surrounded by colorful succulents and drought-tolerant plants
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Photo of a small mediterranean front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingInspiration for a small midcentury front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a rockery and gravel.
Garden and Outdoor Space with Gravel Ideas and Designs
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