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Photo of a traditional side partial sun garden in Hertfordshire.
Windows and wisteria - St Albans
By George Barnsdale & Sons Ltd

Photo of a traditional side partial sun garden in Hertfordshire.

Contemporary back garden in London.
2 Bedroom Holland Park Flat
By Ray Dowling Photography

Raymond Dowling
Contemporary back garden in London.
Privacy and screening with height but broken up with different materials and light. All in a sharp styled way. - mocd

Design ideas for a country garden in Other.
Orbis
By Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Design ideas for a country garden in Other.
Gravel under bay? Or impossible to clean? Use larger branches? - jomakie

Medium sized modern back formal garden in London with decking.
Indoor-outdoor living
By Hazel Collins Design

Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd
Medium sized modern back formal garden in London with decking.
love the wooden built in benching for outdoor eating - flexible for numbers. could this be worked into the back patio?? incorporate boxed in storage for cushions? - jennyrobson

Inspiration for an expansive country garden in Hampshire.
Faluston Barns
By Creating Place

Inspiration for an expansive country garden in Hampshire.

Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in Other with a pond and concrete paving.
Gold Medal Winning Show Garden - Southport Flowwer Show
By Paul Richards Garden Design

Paul Richards
Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in Other with a pond and concrete paving.
Water feature - webuser_726383933

This is an example of a nautical formal garden in London with a garden path and gravel.
Modern Seaside Build
By Des Ewing Residential Architects

This is an example of a nautical formal garden in London with a garden path and gravel.

This is an example of a world-inspired back formal garden in London with a water feature and decking.
Chelsea 1
By EGG GROUP Limited

Daniel Swallow
This is an example of a world-inspired back formal garden in London with a water feature and decking.
ゴリラのモニュメントインパクト大 - _____36744

Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal garden in London.
Family Garden in Putney
By Ruth Willmott Associates

Ruth Willmott
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal garden in London.
Like the peacefulness of this garden - shirley_kent35

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

Contemporary garden in London.
Rob and Helen’s type of garden. - plattsp

Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden in London with a pond.
Shropshire
By Gregory Phillips Architects

Mel Yates
Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden in London with a pond.
Water - canal: separate properties - robertodotti

Photo of a farmhouse partial sun garden in Oxfordshire.
Cropredy Cottage Garden
By Alexander John Garden Design & Maintenance

Photo of a farmhouse partial sun garden in Oxfordshire.

Photo of a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in London with a water feature.
Glastonbury Yurt
By Fine House Photography

Fine House Photography
Photo of a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in London with a water feature.
quirky and relaxed - allangdown

Photo of a large classic back full sun garden in Gloucestershire with natural stone paving.
Water and colour
By Gardens by Keltie and Clark

Still moving Media
Photo of a large classic back full sun garden in Gloucestershire with natural stone paving.
Circle of grass with gravel surround - gabrielle49

Design ideas for a small classic back garden in London with natural stone paving and lawn edging.
Clapham Family Home - Garden
By Emily Rennie Design

We were able to adapt the space to create a welcoming and inviting environment with a few simple changes. Having removed the large circular table and benches, the circular area was filled with an off-cut of faux grass (found on ebay) which freed up the space. The grey brick wall has been covered with wooden feather board cladding and trellising which has been painted in a stone colour and a variety of new and colourful plants and small trees have been introduced to soften the look. The addition of the mirror on the right side, reflects light and gives the illusion of extra space.
small and pretty. grass circle - glorybee22

Design ideas for a contemporary back full sun garden in London.
South Wimbledon House
By Debbie Flevotomou Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Back of house - wolffandrew

Classic formal garden in Hampshire with a pond.
Georgian Family House
By Rebecca Barnes Designs Ltd

Classic formal garden in Hampshire with a pond.
The way the eye is led - webuser_756134627

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London with a water feature and gravel.
Contemporary Garden

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London with a water feature and gravel.
Interesting water feature - webuser_843638843

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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 747,825 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Debbie Flevotomou Architects and Gregory Phillips 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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