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Container Gardening Magazine, 2012 Edition
Container Gardening Magazine, 2012 Edition
Pot IncorporatedPot Incorporated
Last summer the Fine folks at Fine Gardening photographed all of our container designs for the this years annual edition of Container Gardening Magazine. With the help of Josh McCullough from www.phytophoto.com we supplied nearly all of the content for the issue. It's on shelves now...
Informal Garden - A Side Yard Garden Path using shades of Gray - Glenview, Illi
Informal Garden - A Side Yard Garden Path using shades of Gray - Glenview, Illi
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Side Yard Landscape Design in Glenview, Illinois features the use of Gray in your landscape with blue stone and crushed blue stone path, water feature, garden plants, and painted brick wall.
South County Succulents
South County Succulents
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A succulent collection in south San Luis Obispo County
Contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Luis Obispo.
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Corten steel wall
Corten steel wall
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
Corten steel panels float off of a concrete retaining wall. Internall lights illuminate the panel at night and make it appear to float.
Design ideas for an expansive modern sloped partial sun garden in Burlington with a living wall.
North Cove, Step Detail with Veronica
North Cove, Step Detail with Veronica
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
North Cove Residence Shelburne, Vermont We worked very closely with the architect to create a multi-generational home for grandparents, their daughter and 2 grandchildren providing both common and private outdoor space for both families. The 12.3 acre site sits facing north on the shore of Lake Champlain and has over 40 feet of grade change from the point of entry down to the lakeshore and contains many beautiful mature trees of hickory, maple, ash and butternut. The site offered opportunities to nestle the two houses into the slope, creating the ability for the architecture to step, providing a logical division of space for the two families to share. The landscape creates private areas for each family while also becoming the common fabric that knits the 2 households together. The natural terrain, sloping east to west, and the views to Lake Champlain became the basis for arranging volumes on the site. Working together the landscape architect and architect chose to locate the houses and outdoor spaces along an arc, emulating the shape of the adjacent bay. The eastern / uphill portion of the site contains a common entry point, pergola, auto court, garage and a one story residence for the grandparents. Given the northern climate this southwest facing alcove provided an ideal setting for pool, utilizing the west house and retaining wall to shield the lake breezes and extending the swimming season well into the fall. Approximately one quarter of the site is classified as wetland and an even larger portion of the site is subject to seasonal flooding. The site program included a swimming pool, large outdoor terrace for entertaining, year-round access to the lakefront and an auto court large enough for guest parking and to serve as a place for grandchildren to ride bikes. In order to provide year-round access to the lake and not disrupt the natural movement of water, an elevated boardwalk was constructed of galvanized steel and cedar. The boardwalk extends the geometry of the lakeside terrace walls out to the lake, creating a sculptural division between natural wetland and lawn area. Architect: Truex Cullins & Partners Architects Image Credit: Westphalen Photography
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Midcentury garden in San Diego.
Sunny Slope with Drainage Wash, Perennials and Edibles
Sunny Slope with Drainage Wash, Perennials and Edibles
Donna Lynn - Landscape DesignerDonna Lynn - Landscape Designer
lynnlandscapedesign.com - On this sunny, south-facing slope, terraced planters for fruit trees were combined with native grasses, colorful perennials, plants with edible flowers and plants to attract hummingbirds and beneficial insects. The boulder drainage wash functions to move rain runoff from above to fruit trees planted in the area below. photo: Donna Lynn
Formal Graden Path with Arborvitae and Boxwood
Formal Graden Path with Arborvitae and Boxwood
Land Architects, Inc.Land Architects, Inc.
Land Architects, Craig Terrell, Ann Arbor
Traditional formal fully shaded garden wall in Detroit.
Formal Bluestone Terrace with Boxwood Hedge
Formal Bluestone Terrace with Boxwood Hedge
Land Architects, Inc.Land Architects, Inc.
Land Architects, Craig Terrell, Ann Arbor
Inspiration for a classic garden in Detroit.
Southwestern Landscape
Southwestern Landscape
This is an example of a garden in Phoenix.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Ann Kearsley DesignAnn Kearsley Design
Chanticleer Farm, Maine. An old farm is converted to a three family residence surrounded by a mosaic of private and shared gardens. Photograph by Ann Kearsley. All rights reserved
Mountain Lodge
Mountain Lodge
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
Situated on a 100 acre site, this landscape for a private residence draws it's inspiration from the classic mountain lodges of the northeast. Rich sweeping drifts of native perennials, grasses and shrubs create a relaxed, elegant composition that ground the home and define a variety of spaces for family gathering, entertaining and quiet reflection. Large caliper trees were planted to compliment the surrounding mature trees, providing a sense of permanence and timelessness. An existing pond was augmented and expanded for swimming with a 'diving rock' hand selected and perched at one end. The south-facing terrace is defined by large slabs of stone and a grand outdoor fireplace that gives way to views of the neighboring ski trails. Photo Credit: Westphalen Photography
Zen Garden w Yoga & Amethyst Meditation Pavilion
Zen Garden w Yoga & Amethyst Meditation Pavilion
Linda ArdigoLinda Ardigo
Zen Garden Design & Photo Linda Ardigo Linda Gardens Corp.
Photo of a world-inspired garden in New York.
Formal Knot Garden
Formal Knot Garden
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
This formal knot garden with bronze statue sits adjacent to a patio.
Small traditional side formal partial sun garden in New York with natural stone paving.
Flowering Shrub and Perennial border to a lawn panel
Flowering Shrub and Perennial border to a lawn panel
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Hydrangeas in the foreground mixed with flowering perennials surround a large lawn side yard in Summit NJ
Design ideas for a large traditional back garden in New York.
Cape Cod 18x26 Custom Gable Attached Greenhouse
Cape Cod 18x26 Custom Gable Attached Greenhouse
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Vancouver.
Stone walls, steps, patios, fireplaces
Stone walls, steps, patios, fireplaces
Outdoor Excapes of Lake MinnetonkaOutdoor Excapes of Lake Minnetonka
Blue stone, Chilton, Flagstone, Pavers, Natural Stone
Classic garden in Minneapolis.
Stone walls, steps, patios, fireplaces
Stone walls, steps, patios, fireplaces
Outdoor Excapes of Lake MinnetonkaOutdoor Excapes of Lake Minnetonka
Outdoor Excapes: Blue Stone, Chilton, Flagstone, Pavers, Natural Stone
Design ideas for a classic garden in Minneapolis.
Dallas Arboretum Kid's Cottages
Dallas Arboretum Kid's Cottages
Hoebeke Builders, Inc.Hoebeke Builders, Inc.
We were fortunate enough to be hired by the Dallas Arboretum to build four Kid's Cottages in conjunction with the "Small Houses of Great Artists" exhibit, a prelude to the coming Chihuly Glass Exhibit in early May. Here are the results...

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.
Wilmette Residence Landscape
Wilmette Residence Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
All Hardscapes,Stonework, and Plantings by: Arrow --Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA
Inspiration for a traditional garden in Chicago.
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