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A Rustic New England Stone Wall and Perennial Garden
A Rustic New England Stone Wall and Perennial Garden
UserUser
A rustic New England fieldstone retaining wall and planting project. Here the Nepeta is in full bloom and is a good substitute for Lavender. This landscaping and masonry project is located in the NY Lower Hudson Valley. Landscape architecture and installation services in the NY and NJ areas. 845-590-7306
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
A steep and narrow entry is terraced with local stone to create a craftsman entry.
This is an example of a classic garden in San Francisco.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
Grass steps are the central element in a layered hilside landscape.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with a garden path.
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Sherman Lake Home
Sherman Lake Home
Blansfield Builders, Inc.Blansfield Builders, Inc.
Jim Furman
Design ideas for a large classic back garden in New York with a fire feature.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
An axis through the hillside layers with korean grass steps above.
Photo of a medium sized modern sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps for autumn in Los Angeles with concrete paving.
Basalt Retaining Wall, Bluestone Stairs + Path
Basalt Retaining Wall, Bluestone Stairs + Path
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
This native basalt wall is a great complement to both modern and traditional architectural styles.
This is an example of a traditional garden in Portland.
Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural Fence
Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural Fence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane Made of 300, 10-foot steel blades set upright 8 inches apart, the award winning Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural fence was designed for a home in Berwyn, Pennsylvania as a yard sculpture that also keeps deer out. Made of COR-TEN, a steel alloy that eliminates the need for painting and maintains a rich, dark rust color without corroding, the fence stanchions were cut with a plasma cutter from sheets of the alloy. Each blade stands 8 feet above grade, set in concrete 3 feet below, weighs 80-90 pounds and is 5/8 inch thick. The profile of the blades is an irregular trapezoid with no horizontal connections or supports. Only the gate has two horizontal bars, and each leaf weighs 1200 pounds.
Basalt Retaining Wall, Bluestone Stairs + Entry Path
Basalt Retaining Wall, Bluestone Stairs + Entry Path
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Photo: Rocco Nardelli
This is an example of a classic front garden in Portland with a retaining wall.
Clayton Residence
Clayton Residence
DW Adams DesignDW Adams Design
Photo of a classic front garden fence in San Francisco with brick paving.
Asian Garden / Japanese Garden
Asian Garden / Japanese Garden
Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.
This is a night time photo of an Asian / Japanese Garden Landscape that we installed. In the foreground is a bridge that we installed in the landscape, along with a blue oat grass, autumn fern and rock boulder accent. The lighting we used was the Design Pro LED line by Kichler. Photo by Jim Lewis of Lewis Landscape Services, Inc. - Portland Oregon
Doheny Estates
Doheny Estates
Foundation Landscape DesignFoundation Landscape Design
Design ideas for a modern garden in Los Angeles.
Doheny Estates
Doheny Estates
Foundation Landscape DesignFoundation Landscape Design
This is an example of a modern garden in Los Angeles.
Japanese garden
Japanese garden
Garden Design, Inc.Garden Design, Inc.
Garden Design, Inc. This was the old pool house with the rest room that the clients wanted to keep so it has been transformed to a Japanese Garden Structure. There is a path between the wood lattice and the house to enter the rest room. There is a bench under the red protruding wood for sitting and contemplating the zen garden in front.
Bali House
Bali House
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Don Bloom Tropical Light Photography
Large world-inspired back partial sun garden in Hawaii with a garden path and natural stone paving.
New England Fieldstone Wall and Gate on Cape Cod
New England Fieldstone Wall and Gate on Cape Cod
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The wooden fence gate is integrated into a granite wall that delineates the cultivated portion of the outdoor living space. Blue Nikko Hydrangeas abut the bluestone pathway that leads to the back of the property and the view to the salt marsh and ocean beyond.
Kitchen at a Pleasantville Foursquare
Kitchen at a Pleasantville Foursquare
Fivecat Studio | ArchitectureFivecat Studio | Architecture
Scott LePage Photography Design by others.
Photo of a classic pergola in New York.
Berry Residence
Berry Residence
Acadia Landscape CompanyAcadia Landscape Company
Large traditional back formal fully shaded garden in Other with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Encinitas Out Door Kitchen
Encinitas Out Door Kitchen
VerdeScape IncVerdeScape Inc
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden in San Diego with a retaining wall.
Rustic Beach Garden
Rustic Beach Garden
Earthwork Landscape ArchitectsEarthwork Landscape Architects
The owner of this beach-house is a very keen gardener and was keen to create a variety of spaces for plants and intimate areas for sitting within the garden. The heart-shaped layout creates several small usable areas for sitting out in a variety of conditions/seasons etc and creates interesting areas for planting. The garden also spills out onto the road reserve where it provides a wonderful feature at the end of this quiet beach-side street. Rebecca Wilson

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.
Beach Cottage Renovation for Aging in Place
Beach Cottage Renovation for Aging in Place
Nancy Van Natta AssociatesNancy Van Natta Associates
We changed the exterior from dark brown to blue, added shutters, cream colored lattice fences, new stone walkways and gardens, and copper lanterns for a total transformation from the street. Ken Gutmaker
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