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This is an example of a contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a vegetable patch.
Contemporary Garden for entertaining
By jackie gough garden design Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Hertfordshire with a vegetable patch.
pond and wildflowers within structure - carlie_pigney

Design ideas for a classic back formal garden in Surrey with a potted garden and gravel.
Garden on Different Levels in Surrey
By Nicky Corkerton Garden Design

Design ideas for a classic back formal garden in Surrey with a potted garden and gravel.
Greenhouse, fruit cage etc. - webuser_407605810

Small contemporary garden in London with a potted garden.
Porcelain paving with a tile inlay to zone the comfortable seating
By Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

Nathalie Priem
Small contemporary garden in London with a potted garden.
The screens could answer privacy matters - lorraine_albiston0

This is an example of a traditional back full sun garden in Buckinghamshire with natural stone paving.
New Build by Natural Angle, private residence
By Natural Angle

Atlantic Grey Limestone. Materials supplied by Natural Angle including Marble, Limestone, Granite, Sandstone, Wood Flooring and Block Paving.
This is an example of a traditional back full sun garden in Buckinghamshire with natural stone paving.

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal garden in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Contemporary sun lounging area
By Zinnia Garden Design

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal garden in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
the white stone path and white troughs - 575815

Inspiration for a contemporary back full sun garden in Manchester with concrete paving.
The Rise - new phase
By The House Maker

New release of homes at The Rise near Edgworth in Lancashire. Rural location 7 miles north of Bolton. Launching 30 March 2018. Photos by Christopher Doyle Photography
Ideas if covering fence - sunshine1971

Country back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Country Garden

Country back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
A sloping plot can be landscaped with tiers and level terraced areas, and wide or narrow steps. But probably a lot of work shifting soil and creating retaining walls and level areas - lynda_ridley26

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London.
A functional and flowing family garden
By Kate Eyre Garden Design

Paul Debois
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Настроение от фото - marina_letyagina

Inspiration for a world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Hertfordshire with a garden path and concrete paving.
Brookmans Park
By Design Duo

Inspiration for a world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Hertfordshire with a garden path and concrete paving.
netting on back fence? - webuser_605696228

Design ideas for a classic formal garden in London with a garden path and concrete paving.
Northampton Manor Design
By Daniel Combes Garden Design

Design ideas for a classic formal garden in London with a garden path and concrete paving.

Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired full sun garden in Berkshire with decking and a potted garden.
Fired Up
By Fired Up

Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired full sun garden in Berkshire with decking and a potted garden.
End of garden - lounge / diner stove heater. I really like this. - webuser_316024229

Classic back formal garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Contemporary Sevenoaks Garden
By RIVER BIRCH LANDSCAPES LTD

Classic back formal garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Planter on decking in front of large garden - webuser_739493681

Medium sized classic back garden in London.
Somerset Road, TW11
By GOATER JONES London Ltd

Fresh Photo House
Medium sized classic back garden in London.
Nice mixture of plants, trees and furniture. - ess_mp

Inspiration for a classic back formal garden in London with brick paving.
CITY COTTAGE STYLE GARDEN
By OSADA DESIGN

A tapestry of weaving stems, together with voluptuous, fragrant and multi-petalled flowers add to the romanticism of this garden. Blowsy peonies and "old fashioned" rambling roses grow into billowy shapes against walls, above doors, and trailing from the garden walls and trellis on top of the Summerhouse. Free-flowering and self seeding plant choices help to continue naturalising the garden for the future ...defining the naturalistic approach of this city garden. Photography : Steven Wooster
fake grass around the olive tree - sonia_loret

Photo of a traditional garden in London.
Blackheath
By Emma Whitten Garden Design & Implementation

Photo of a traditional garden in London.
Projects for Ryan and Collins Ltd. - esbeltateresaamaral

This is an example of a contemporary formal garden in Surrey with a garden path.
Alpine Inspiration
By Designs for All Seasons

This is an example of a contemporary formal garden in Surrey with a garden path.
Love the swing seat in the round installation - jane_webb79

This is an example of a small contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving and a potted garden.
Floating Bench garden
By Living Colour Gardens

This is an example of a small contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving and a potted garden.
U-shape planter with a floating bench, with the top of the planter much higher - jasdun

Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Manchester with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Private residence, Heaton Moor
By Natural Dimensions Ltd. - Landscape Architecture

Nicholas Atherton
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Manchester with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Outside stone path and gravel - webuser_440232277

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 771,863 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Fired Up and GOATER JONES London Ltd. Look through garden photos in different colours and styles and when you find a garden design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful garden ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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