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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.
would be view from summer house - michelle_atkins11

Medium sized contemporary back garden in Hertfordshire.
2 Bedroom Maisonette - Patio
By AK Interiors

Medium sized contemporary back garden in Hertfordshire.
Decking idea - 27aldburyclose_watford

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

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with natural stone paving and a pond.
Heath Extension
By Lynne Marcus Garden & Landscape Design

Marianne Marjerus
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in London with natural stone paving and a pond.
Verdant plus black and white - cai_fangwei

This is an example of a large contemporary back garden in Hampshire with natural stone paving.
Multi-level garden
By Simon Orchard Garden Design

Simon Orchard
This is an example of a large contemporary back garden in Hampshire with natural stone paving.
Sloping garden zones, Clitherow - cazza57

Photo of an expansive contemporary back full sun garden in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
William Morris House
By StuartBarr Construction Design Renovation

Lucy Walters Photography
Photo of an expansive contemporary back full sun garden in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
Wide steps - webuser_339177468

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

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

Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Cambridgeshire with an outdoor sport court.
House Bond
By Baufritz (UK) Limited

Baufritz
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Cambridgeshire with an outdoor sport court.

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

Inspiration for a large farmhouse courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Sussex with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Garden Living Room
By Simon Callaghan Photography

Simon Callaghan Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Sussex with natural stone paving and a water feature.
nice atmosphere - like the slabs - dustylulu

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden and concrete paving.
GLENGARRY | SE22 | PHASE 2
By Conley&Co

Michael Pilkington
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back garden in London with a potted garden and concrete paving.
like the bench seating around the wall - patio? - jennyrobson

Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal garden in London with natural stone paving.
contemporary garden with child's play Radlett
By FMN Gardens

Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal garden in London with natural stone paving.
Like the stepstones and Trampoline - natasha_marie4

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

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in London with decking.
Urban living garden, Hackney
By Jenny Bloom Garden Design

Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in London with decking.
Raised bed with flowers, lawn and pizza oven - debs_jones98

This is an example of a classic garden in Sussex with a garden path.
Corten Steel Steps
By Plum Garden Designs Limited

This is an example of a classic garden in Sussex with a garden path.
quirky. unique. countryside meets industrial. railway tracks. tidy yet looks like nature takes the lead. - natasha_s_richardson

This is an example of a classic full sun garden in Other.
Kaim House - Garden Gates
By Inside Story Photography

This is an example of a classic full sun garden in Other.

This is an example of a large contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Surrey with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Warlingham detached home
By Seasons in Colour

Danetti Palermo corner bench in grey and Palermo coffee table. The back garden was designed to include a round deck and lawn area and is surrounded by a stone path, a further flower patch and a natural green fence. Outdoors cushions by Penelope Hope, new for SS18. In the back two large ash trees are providing shade in the Spring summer. Two younger ash trees were removed to avoid overcrowding or entirely blocking the sun. The shed is painted in Green Smoke (Little Greene) while the bistro set is painted in Cuprinol Garden Shades Berry and Emerald. Photo: Jenny Kakoudakis
Table at one end plant box at other - dannii_barclay

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 761,500 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Jenny Bloom Garden Design and FMN Gardens. 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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