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Inspiration for a traditional back full sun garden in Cheshire with a pond.
Residential Externals
By freshphoto

Inspiration for a traditional back full sun garden in Cheshire with a pond.
Pond - karinajw

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

Inspiration for a large contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
A contemporary curved designer garden
By Kate Eyre Garden Design

Paul Debois
Inspiration for a large contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Mixed hard landscaping materials - jackie_mcgeagh

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden.
St. Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1
By Marsh & Parsons

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden.
Using planters to seoarate space - gillie6

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Garden Studio
By Amos Goldreich Architecture

Ollie Hammick
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden and decking.
Like: the idea of descending into the garden - private & snug. - vaarunika

Farmhouse garden in London.
Country Garden

Farmhouse garden in London.
The planting is beautiful and so natural looking - sarah_male69

Contemporary garden in London.
Hadley Wood - Contemporary family garden
By Tectonic - Landscape, Architecture & Garden Design

Contemporary garden in London.
Simple, yet sophisticated. Timeless contemporary garden. All year round structure and interest. Visually pleasing on the eye, using different textures, heights and plant shapes. Nice use of colour with the plants, walls and garden building, that all ties together beautifully. - jlgardendesign

Large contemporary back formal garden in London with concrete paving.
Beckenham Place Park
By Farlam & Chandler

Harriet Farlam
Large contemporary back formal garden in London with concrete paving.
like the way of breaking up the lawn - but is quite subtle - jennyrobson

Design ideas for a traditional front formal garden in London with a water feature and gravel.
Geometric Classically inspired garden and house.
By Des Ewing Residential Architects

Design ideas for a traditional front formal garden in London with a water feature and gravel.

This is an example of a small contemporary back garden in Hertfordshire with a living wall.
Shepards Bush Courtyard
By Kate Gould Gardens

The perfect green oasis for a small courtyard garden with an artificial lawn surrounded by powder coated planters, a bespoke wooden console & storage/seating bench, retro white soft furnishings & overhead festoon lighting; all amongst the evergreen planting & green wall. Photo Copyright Helen Fickling
perfect terrasse. grass, bench cupboard, plants and fairy lights and lots of GREEN - webuser_205972126

Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with decking.
Fulham Kitchen & Gardens Extention
By Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham
Medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with decking.
I want all the garden grass to be removed, and the ground to be nice where the kids can play - mmramiro

Design ideas for a medium sized vintage back partial sun garden in Other with gravel.
Branxholm Park House, Scottish Borders
By Inside Story Photography

Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage back partial sun garden in Other with gravel.
outdoor fire, shelter and trailers on roof - paula_east1971

Photo of a medium sized country back full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone paving.
A Rural Garden in Woodford
By Blue Tulip Garden Design

Photo of a medium sized country back full sun garden for summer in Cheshire with natural stone paving.
Sedum spectabalis, festuca grasses, coreopsis, ajuga - tristram_moominns

Photo of a large classic back formal garden in London with gravel.
New
By Yeates Design LLP

Photo of a large classic back formal garden in London with gravel.
Like the shallow steps but it doesn't work - sandramarshall200

This is an example of a classic back garden in London with a climbing frame and natural stone paving.
Home Renovation & Kitchen Extension, Marriott Road
By Vero Construction Ltd

This is an example of a classic back garden in London with a climbing frame and natural stone paving.
garden patio / timber construction / play area - natasha_z_lewy

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.
fence - webuser_710833302

Contemporary garden in Manchester.
Jura House
By Scott Donald Architecture

Daniel Hopkinson Architectural Photography
Contemporary garden in Manchester.
Pool - teelinks

This is an example of a large traditional garden in Essex with a water feature.
Essex Rill Garden
By Jeremy Allen Garden Design

This is an example of a large traditional garden in Essex with a water feature.
Water feature between steps ... linking top area with lower area - aniko_smith

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.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 761,382 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Jessica Louise Landscape & Garden Design and Des Ewing Residential Architects. 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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