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Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.
Georgian Classic Garden
Georgian Classic Garden
Howard Design StudioHoward Design Studio
An English style Georgian home with walled courtyard garden. Photographer: John Howard.
Photo of a classic back formal garden in Atlanta with natural stone paving.
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
My Houzz: A Dream Home Grows From an Empty Austin Lot
Kara MosherKara Mosher
Kara Mosher © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for a contemporary back garden in Austin.
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tropical, mediterranean, colorful planting, pool, palapas
tropical, mediterranean, colorful planting, pool, palapas
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Renovated landscape of Mediterranean style home, with custom infinity pool and master bath privacy courtyard
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front driveway full sun garden in San Diego with natural stone paving.
Redwood City Contemporary
Redwood City Contemporary
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
This remote firepit provides a secluded recluse as well as a quiet vantage point to enjoy the architectural articulation of the home.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Francisco with a fire feature.
Another Front Yard Lawn Removal Project - Alpine, CA
Another Front Yard Lawn Removal Project - Alpine, CA
Botaniscapes by TraceyBotaniscapes by Tracey
This project had a few different water & sunlight areas to consider. The front entry is mostly shady and the previous lawn area in the front yard is mostly sunny. This client has a narrow side yard with neighbors very close. Columnar and vining plants were strategically used to gain some privacy on this side of the house.
Front Walkway Pattern Design - Entrances, Winnetka, IL.
Front Walkway Pattern Design - Entrances, Winnetka, IL.
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Front Yard Walk with Pavers, Bluestone, Container Pots .
Sitting area in my garden.
Sitting area in my garden.
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
The red bench and 3 panel privacy screen with art provide both a perfect backdrop and a destination in my personal woodland garden. This is at the top of the three tiered koi pond. All my favorite hostas are planted here.
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.
Pergolas and Arbors
Pergolas and Arbors
Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A tiny urban space packs a visual punch. Design & Photo by Amy Whitworth, Plan-it Earth Design Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation, www.jwlic.com
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Inspiration for a mediterranean full sun garden in Santa Barbara with a potted garden.
California Natives Meadow
California Natives Meadow
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A quiet path through a California native meadow
This is an example of a mediterranean back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a fire feature and gravel.
Fenced Garden
Fenced Garden
Land Design, Inc.Land Design, Inc.
A classic fenced vegetable garden integrated into an existing landscape where it serves as a focal point.
This is an example of a traditional garden in Boston with a vegetable patch.
Belmont Hill Residence
Belmont Hill Residence
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
The master plan for this south-facing woodland property celebrates dramatic topography, muscular canopy trees, remnant fieldstone walls, and native stone outcroppings. Sound vegetation management principles guide each phase of installation, and the true character of the woodland is revealed. Stone walls form terraces that traverse native topography, and a meticulously crafted stone staircase provides casual passage to a gently sloping lawn knoll carved from the existing hillside. Lush perennial borders and native plant stands create edges and thresholds, and a crisp palette of traditional and contemporary materials merge––building upon the surrounding topography and site geology.
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
Simple stone and blue stone walkway lead to the front door from the street side parking. Plantings were selected to emphasize the structure and sense of entry. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photos by Ian Gleadle
Garden Architecture/Robert Trachtenberg
Garden Architecture/Robert Trachtenberg
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
For this elegant landmarked Berkeley home, designed by Albert Dodge Coplin, we had the challenge of designing a garden that delicately blends Japanese and English style vernaculars at the request of the client. All photos by Robert Trachtenberg
Antique Reclaimed Granite Cobblestone Driveway
Antique Reclaimed Granite Cobblestone Driveway
Monarch Stone InternationalMonarch Stone International
Beautiful driveway, antique (100-400 year old) granite cobblestone driveway, Pebble Beach CA.4" x 7" x 5 to 6" tall rectangles for driveway set on natural sub-base for percolation and drainage requirements.
Potager Garden
Potager Garden
Staab & Olmsted LLC - Landscape Architecture and FStaab & Olmsted LLC - Landscape Architecture and F
A traditional garden in the French style that contains fruits, berries, herbs, cutting, and vegetable garden.
Classic garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch.

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.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
This house was designed around a small courtyard. Photos by Casey Woods
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden in Austin with a water feature and gravel.
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