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Landscaping Edging
Landscaping Edging
Olympic Lawn and Landscape IncOlympic Lawn and Landscape Inc
Olympic Lawn - Kansas City Landscaping - Landscape Curbing & Edging
This is an example of a traditional front full sun garden for spring in Kansas City with concrete paving.
Plank
Plank
Finishing Touches LandscapingFinishing Touches Landscaping
Medium sized rustic back garden in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Paths and Walkways
Paths and Walkways
Denchfield LandscapingDenchfield Landscaping
Denchfield Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a traditional garden in DC Metro.
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Country home entrance and patio
Country home entrance and patio
Perennial LandscapingPerennial Landscaping
New paver patio and retaining wall with a firepit and plantings. Old backyard had only a small cramped wooden deck with no plantings.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back fully shaded garden in Boston with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Courtyard
Courtyard
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
Raymond Bray
Photo of a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Playhouse ~ 8×12 Brandywine metal roofing
Playhouse ~ 8×12 Brandywine metal roofing
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncJamaica Cottage Shop Inc
A beautiful playhouse with an overall height of ten feet. It can be converted to a very attractive storage shed when the kids out grow it. Reminiscent of old Victorian houses, the steep rooflines and graceful dormer add a fresh style to boring backyard sheds. The two 2x2 opening windows fill the 96 square feet with lots of light making this quaint little cottage irresistible for the kid inside us all. The single door in the dormer is complemented with large double doors on the gable end allowing bulky items to fit in the shelter.
Garden Vistas
Garden Vistas
M. ERBS Fine gardensM. ERBS Fine gardens
M. ERBS Staff
Photo of a traditional garden in New York.
Redding picket fence, stonewall, and cross buck rail fence
Redding picket fence, stonewall, and cross buck rail fence
Britain Fence LLCBritain Fence LLC
Post and rail with wire mesh attached
This is an example of a country garden in New York.
Shade Border in Spring
Shade Border in Spring
Maher & Greenwald Fine GardensMaher & Greenwald Fine Gardens
Design ideas for a large traditional back partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Small area Front yard landscapes ny
Small area Front yard landscapes ny
Design and Build landscapeDesign and Build landscape
Massapequa front of house landscape. Long island NY.
Photo of a classic garden in New York.
Plant Combinations
Plant Combinations
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Cheri Stringer
Photo of a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with gravel.
Hoffman Residence
Hoffman Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
Photographer: Roger Foley
Photo of a traditional front formal full sun garden steps in DC Metro.
Stairs by day, amphitheatre by night
Stairs by day, amphitheatre by night
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Landscape design & construction by Bayon Gardens // Photography by Tim Turner
Photo of a large modern back fully shaded garden in Melbourne with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Quarton Garden
Quarton Garden
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Photo by George Dzahristos
Photo of a classic fully shaded garden in Detroit.
Toorak
Toorak
Eckersley Garden ArchitectureEckersley Garden Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden for autumn in Melbourne with a garden path.
Black Vinyl PVC Privacy Fencing Panels from Illusions Vinyl Fence
Black Vinyl PVC Privacy Fencing Panels from Illusions Vinyl Fence
Illusions Vinyl FenceIllusions Vinyl Fence
Black PVC vinyl privacy fence. V300-6 Illusions Vinyl Tongue and Groove Privacy Fence shown in the Grand Illusions Color Spectrum Black (L105).
Design ideas for a classic garden in New York.
Stamford
Stamford
Ryan Street ArchitectsRyan Street Architects
Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a mediterranean partial sun garden in Austin.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Small contemporary back partial sun garden in New York with brick paving.
Woodland Rain Gardens
Woodland Rain Gardens
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
Rear garden terraces are framed by forest and lower rain gardens, filled with native birch, willow, fern and iris. Roof drains on the residence and french drains in the lawn terrace fill the space defined by low stone walls. Cypress logs were harvested from nearby river bottoms and milled to create the bridge that connects the terraces. The rain garden extends from forest edge to a large window in the master suite of residence. Photo Credit :Rebecca A O'Neal

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.
Fire pits and Fireplaces
Fire pits and Fireplaces
GreenScapes Landscape Architects and ContractorsGreenScapes Landscape Architects and Contractors
Classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Columbus with a fire feature and gravel.
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