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Private garden, Staffordshire.
Private garden, Staffordshire.
Janine Crimmins Garden DesignJanine Crimmins Garden Design
Victorian full sun garden in Cheshire with gravel.
General Work Examples
General Work Examples
Georgia Landscape ContractingGeorgia Landscape Contracting
Photo of a classic garden in Atlanta.
Remodeled Queen Anne
Remodeled Queen Anne
The Lazy GardenerThe Lazy Gardener
Total Queen Anne remodel with brand new garden in every way. Keeping a modern cottage feel with lots of rooms for children to play on an expansive lawn
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More of Our Work
Berkeley Design GroupBerkeley Design Group
This is an example of a medium sized classic sloped full sun garden for summer in Cincinnati with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Playground
Playground
Green Acres Landscaping & AquascapesGreen Acres Landscaping & Aquascapes
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.
Custom Horizontal Board Fence
Custom Horizontal Board Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
This is an example of a large contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Small tropical Backyard
Small tropical Backyard
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Luc M. Limbourg
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in Miami.
Traditional Outdoor Expanse
Traditional Outdoor Expanse
BPI Outdoor LivingBPI Outdoor Living
BPI Outdoor Living
Photo of a medium sized classic back full sun garden in Indianapolis with a fire feature and brick paving.
Harriet Haven
Harriet Haven
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
The pergola was designed to have decorative privacy screens installed in the future. We installed synthetic turf between the pool and the raised deck for the kids to have a tumbling area. Great lounging area to enjoy the s'mores too!
Folsom Street
Folsom Street
North Bay Construction, LLCNorth Bay Construction, LLC
Clay Seibert
Inspiration for a large modern back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a living wall.
An Evolution for Land and Family
An Evolution for Land and Family
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Contemporary Garden,Camberwell
Contemporary Garden,Camberwell
Kihara LandscapesKihara Landscapes
A contemporary garden in Camberwell designed and constructed by Kihara Landscapes. The garden has some Japanese influence especially notable is the modern Japanese courtyard garden alongside of the tennis court. The rock garden and the stepping stones have both been illuminated with stainless steel garden lighting. Photo by Memory Box Photos
Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape
Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape
Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLCTexas Ponds and Water Features, LLC
Disappearing or Pond-less Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the look and sound of moving water without the maintenance of a pond. A waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and coveted feature in a landscape. The Pond-less Waterfall has made many Texans who were previously unable to relax to the sweet sounds of falling water very happy. It's a great alternative for those who are just trying to 'get their feet wet' or looking to fit a little piece of paradise into their own backyard. If your Texas Landscape lacks the space or if you have safety concerns about a pond, then a Pond-less Waterfall is perfect for you.
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
LOW WATER LANDSCAPE GARDENS
Marc Mason Landscape ServicesMarc Mason Landscape Services
Marc Mason Landscape Services
Photo of a small traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Orange County.
HB 1, Photo 31
HB 1, Photo 31
Hanna HomesHanna Homes
privacy gate to beach
Photo of a nautical garden in Miami.
Contemporary home with woodland garden Lexington, MA
Contemporary home with woodland garden Lexington, MA
Cultivar, Inc.Cultivar, Inc.
Spring L. McGrath
Medium sized contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in Boston.
South Pasadena Eclectic
South Pasadena Eclectic
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Bayside Project
Bayside Project
C.O.S DesignC.O.S Design
Our latest project combines a modern resort style with contemporary hard structures that deal with the sites steep topography. Incorporating the pool as part of the retaining has helped create a stunning landscape to live within. Steve Taylor
Mountain Cottage
Mountain Cottage
Greenleaf Services, Inc.Greenleaf Services, Inc.
Photo of a large classic sloped partial sun garden steps in Other.

Garden Ideas and Designs

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.
container gardens
container gardens
City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard garden in Providence with a potted garden and concrete paving.
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