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Doheny Estates
Doheny Estates
Foundation Landscape DesignFoundation Landscape Design
Contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and gravel.
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.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Stepstone, Inc.Stepstone, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary back private garden in Orange County with concrete paving.
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Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Acacia
Acacia
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Jeri Keogel
Contemporary front garden fence in Orange County.
gardencrest
gardencrest
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
The office garden
Design ideas for a contemporary back garden in San Diego with a potted garden.
Casa Grande
Casa Grande
CBL landscapesCBL landscapes
Photo of a mediterranean front garden in Los Angeles.
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Summer Containers
Summer Containers
Pot IncorporatedPot Incorporated
Todd Holloway, www.potinc.ca
Contemporary garden in Vancouver.
David and Sean's Garden
David and Sean's Garden
Michelle JarniMichelle Jarni
Michelle Jarni
Bohemian back formal garden wall in Melbourne with gravel and a garden path.
House on the hill
House on the hill
Calvin DesignCalvin Design
Photos by: Zakery Hankel @ zak.hankel@gmail.com
This is an example of a mediterranean back garden steps in Santa Barbara.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Design ideas for a mediterranean full sun garden in San Francisco with a potted garden.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
This is an example of a contemporary back xeriscape garden in San Francisco.
Encino Hills Contemporary
Encino Hills Contemporary
ecocentrix landscape architectureecocentrix landscape architecture
John Feldman
Design ideas for a contemporary back garden in Los Angeles.
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
a cast stone path wanders threw a garden of succulents, cannas, ornamental grasses and subtropicals
Photo of a contemporary back garden in San Francisco.
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.
Living Walls
Living Walls
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
http://onpagevisibility.com
Contemporary courtyard garden in Los Angeles.
Morro Bay Mediterranean Garden at Dusk
Morro Bay Mediterranean Garden at Dusk
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Pincushion, aloes, and echeveria in bloom as the sun sets over Morro Bay.
Design ideas for a mediterranean xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo.
Modern Tropical Courtyard
Modern Tropical Courtyard
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
© 2012 Glenna Partridge. All rights reserved.
Design ideas for a world-inspired back garden seating in Vancouver with a potted garden.

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.
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back garden seating in San Diego with a potted garden.
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