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Photo of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
Southfields Garden
By Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Photo of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
I like the Crittal doors leading out to the patio - tony_chamberlain

Modern garden in London.
Beltran House, South Park, Parsons Green
By Jo Cowen Architects

This project involved a complete back to brick refurbishment and 100 metre square enlargement of this Fulham terraced house. The property had not been modernised in 50 years and the practice managed the project from initial design, through planning, tender, construction and fit out. The kitchen was extended to the side and rear in order to create an enormous 45 square metre room where children could play, adults could cook and the whole family could be together. This allowed the formality of the front rooms to be preserved as ‘toy free’, with a grand entrance hall exemplified by the Georgian circular hall table, enclosed drawing room and limestone fireplaces to cater for the parents once little ones were asleep. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms were carved into the upstairs to include a decadent master bedroom with walk through wardrobes and master en-suite. Element 7 flooring, 18th century antiques and Colefax & Fowler furnishings are combined elegantly with collected art pieces and personal family mementos. Stats & Fittings: Triple Glazing, Full U/F Heating, Integrated Sonos, CAT 6 Cabling, LED Lighting, Farrow & Ball, Neptune, Element 7, Stone Age, Nina Burgess Carpets, Neptune Kitchen, Lefroy Brooks, Miele, Alternative Bathrooms, English Fireplaces of Distinction
the fence, the short raised wall - webuser_876735530

Medium sized traditional courtyard garden in Other with natural stone paving.
Courtyard Garden
By James Hutchison Garden Design

Ray Cox
Medium sized traditional courtyard garden in Other with natural stone paving.
long windows for headmasters lounge - angelc1089

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.
would these work for aquaponics - webuser_257695683

This is an example of an expansive traditional back garden in London with natural stone paving.
WORKS
By Carlo D'Ortenzi Photography

This is an example of an expansive traditional back garden in London with natural stone paving.
paving and much more plant orientated borders than we currently have. - maddisonfarm

Inspiration for a small world-inspired garden in London.
College Crescent
By John Davies Landscape

Inspiration for a small world-inspired garden in London.
Pleached hornbeam to go above back wall. - junioroeuf

Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden in London.
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 4
By Kate Eyre Garden Design

Marek Troszczynski
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden in London.
Path that trails away on a curve - webuser_380968522

Inspiration for a small classic back formal fully shaded garden in London with natural stone paving and a raised bed.
Traditional Garden
By Landscaping Solutions

Inspiration for a small classic back formal fully shaded garden in London with natural stone paving and a raised bed.
I like the work way in this and the close to nature idea - ubong_inam

This is an example of a rural back full sun garden in London with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Woodcote garden
By Joanne Winn Garden Design

Nicola Stocken-Tomkins
This is an example of a rural back full sun garden in London with a vegetable patch and gravel.
I like the raised beds with gravel background - 29croft

This is an example of a small traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Surrey.
Secret retreat garden
By 1 to One Garden Design

The garden was a mess when I arrived to redesign it. Neglected chaos and an elderly couple who wanted a peaceful,place to relax in.
This is an example of a small traditional back fully shaded garden for summer in Surrey.
Can put blinds on sides you don’t want to see - webuser_109138233

Inspiration for an urban garden in Oxfordshire with a living wall.
Lennox Gardens - Small terrace and lightwell
By Bestique

Photo: Alex Maguire
Inspiration for an urban garden in Oxfordshire with a living wall.
God for herbs outside kitchen window in passageway - anna_parkinson89

Inspiration for a traditional fully shaded garden in Other.
Garden of rooms, Norfolk
By Karena Batstone Design

Inspiration for a traditional fully shaded garden in Other.
Love the idea of a covered walkway at side of the house but might be too dark? Also like ground covering - cookieswife

Design ideas for a classic back formal full sun garden in West Midlands with natural stone paving.
Smooth Natural Sandstone Paving - Curved Path
By Unique Landscapes Ltd

Smooth natural sandstone is a stunning natural stone paving material. It creates a majestic entrance to any garden with the smooth, sleek edge finish adding a touch of class and perfection to this range of premium sandstone paving.
Love the curve - annmarie_pearson

Photo of a country back formal garden in Sussex with concrete paving.
Sussex garden
By mike harvey gardens

mike harvey
Photo of a country back formal garden in Sussex with concrete paving.
Flowers around the path instead of grass - keeraksira

Design ideas for a world-inspired garden in London.
Japanese Garden in West Acton
By Azara Landscapes

Design ideas for a world-inspired garden in London.
Naturally, the whole arrangement makes people feel like Comfortable - webuser_952093411

Design ideas for a country garden in London.
Judges House
By Hendy Curzon Gardens Ltd

A modern classical front of house garden in Kingham
Design ideas for a country garden in London.
Box with soft planting and tree - allangdown

This is an example of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in London.
Georgian townhouse garden
By Jenny Bloom Garden Design

Jenny Bloom Jenny Bloom Garden Design www.jennybloom.co.uk
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in London.
Straight path running along wall and fence which is at an angle - caxford

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.
Clapham Family Garden
By Cameron Landscapes and Gardens

Inspiration for a contemporary garden in London.
swings incorporated into bed - shirabernstein

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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 721,575 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including John Davies Landscape and Jenny Bloom Garden Design. 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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