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D'Urso Landscape Design
D'Urso Landscape Design
John DursoJohn Durso
Photo By: John Durso
Design ideas for a contemporary garden fence in Los Angeles.
Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
A serpentine bluestone path from the driveway and entering the rear yard and garden. Plantings with different heights, textures and colors create a wonderful experience and feel as you enter the property.
Eclectic Estate
Eclectic Estate
Zeterre Landscape ArchitectureZeterre Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a world-inspired back garden in San Francisco with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
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Boxwood, Astilbe & Hydrangea
Boxwood, Astilbe & Hydrangea
The Carter Rohrer Co.The Carter Rohrer Co.
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Atlanta.
Lafayette Hillside Pavillion
Lafayette Hillside Pavillion
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Portola Valley Residence
Portola Valley Residence
Thuilot AssociatesThuilot Associates
Photo of a sloped garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Flagstone Walkway at Front Entrance
Flagstone Walkway at Front Entrance
Donna Lynn - Landscape DesignerDonna Lynn - Landscape Designer
lynnlandscapedesign.com - Flagstone walkway with concrete paver border, Mediterranean climate plants. photo: Donna Lynn
Design ideas for a mediterranean front formal garden in Santa Barbara.
Coastal Garden Design
Coastal Garden Design
www.KarlGercens.comwww.KarlGercens.com
Gardening in Unique Spaces
Inspiration for a coastal back garden in Portland Maine.
Country Estates
Country Estates
www.KarlGercens.comwww.KarlGercens.com
A relaxing country garden
Classic back garden in Los Angeles.
Award-Winning Urban Landscape
Award-Winning Urban Landscape
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Since the back yard is at the end of a short alley, the privacy fence is essential to completing the coziness factor. It serves to block the view of the driveway, alley and the neighbor’s yards and vehicles. The homeowners liked the lattice on the old fence so the gate has that carry-over feature which allows them to see through to the driveway plus gives the gate a little character. The top of the fence is meant to mimic the pattern of the top of the windows at the back of the house. The stucco columns in the fence, on either side of the gate and down that side of the yard, tie into the house using the same stucco finish and the Indiana limestone caps on the columns match the caps on top of the upper terrace and the window sills.
Romantic Sanctuary, La Jolla, CA
Romantic Sanctuary, La Jolla, CA
Troy Silva Design Group Inc.Troy Silva Design Group Inc.
Photo of a modern garden in San Diego.
Gold Showers
Gold Showers
Linda DaleyLinda Daley
lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' planted Jun-28-05 zone 2
Design ideas for a garden in Other.
Luxurious Mediterranean outdoor living
Luxurious Mediterranean outdoor living
Luciole Design Inc.Luciole Design Inc.
A fireplace, counter and gas grill surround a covered patio next to a pool. A spa and large fountain bring moving water to the landscape. Photo: Mike Heacox / Luciole Design Inc.
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company
The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.The Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
This is an example of a large contemporary back partial sun garden fence in Vancouver with concrete paving.
Italian - French Parterre Garden
Italian - French Parterre Garden
Lenkin Design Inc: Landscape and Garden DesignLenkin Design Inc: Landscape and Garden Design
On the western end of the home sits the 'Italian Garden', modeled in the style of a classical French parterre. Lenkin Design: Los Angeles Landscape Design
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
Can it really be the front door?
Can it really be the front door?
Troy Rhone Garden DesignTroy Rhone Garden Design
This is an example of a traditional back garden in Birmingham with natural stone paving and a garden path.

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.
Low fence on stone wall
Low fence on stone wall
Troy Rhone Garden DesignTroy Rhone Garden Design
Having a short picket fence on top of this stone wall allows for height without creating a total screen.
Traditional driveway garden fence for summer in Birmingham.
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