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Sustainably Beach Modern
Sustainably Beach Modern
KW DesignsKW Designs
Chipper Hatter Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary front xeriscape garden in San Diego.
Potrero HIll
Potrero HIll
Antonio Martins Interior DesignAntonio Martins Interior Design
Photos by Drew Kelly
Photo of a medium sized eclectic back formal fully shaded garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Design ideas for a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara.
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Contemporary Oasis
Contemporary Oasis
Shear Force Construction Services, Inc.Shear Force Construction Services, Inc.
Photo of a contemporary front xeriscape garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete paving.
Contemporary water wise
Contemporary water wise
Gregory Davis & AssociatesGregory Davis & Associates
Landscape Design and Installation by Gregory Davis & Associates, www.gdalandscape.com Abran Photography
Photo of a mediterranean front garden in Los Angeles.
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard garden steps in Austin.
Fallingcliff
Fallingcliff
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Photo of a contemporary front garden in San Luis Obispo.
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Creative Outdoor Solutions
Creative Outdoor Solutions
C.O.S DesignC.O.S Design
Landscape Design: COS Design. Home Design/Construct DDB Design. Photos: Tim Turner Photography. Copyright COS Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature.
Waterwise Succulent Garden
Waterwise Succulent Garden
Studio LandscapeStudio Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Farm Field Pacific Rim
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a potted garden and decking.
Corona del Mar residence
Corona del Mar residence
Camille Beehler Landscape DesignCamille Beehler Landscape Design
This is an example of a classic side fully shaded garden in Orange County.
Cedar-Isles
Cedar-Isles
Phillips GardenPhillips Garden
Photo of a contemporary front garden in Minneapolis.
Rose Bay residence I
Rose Bay residence I
Horizon - Residential & Commercial BuildersHorizon - Residential & Commercial Builders
Karl Beath
Modern garden in Sydney.
Allview Terrace - http://www.studio6architects.com
Allview Terrace - http://www.studio6architects.com
Jeri Koegel PhotographyJeri Koegel Photography
Jeri Koegel - 949-584-8525
This is an example of a garden in Orange County with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Pierce Residence
Pierce Residence
Process Design Build, L.L.C.Process Design Build, L.L.C.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden wall in Phoenix with a water feature.
Prideaux Design
Prideaux Design
Prideaux DesignPrideaux Design
This is an example of a modern xeriscape garden wall in Phoenix.
Noe Valley Tropical
Noe Valley Tropical
RareField Design/BuildRareField Design/Build
Photo of a modern back garden in San Francisco.
252 Cerritos | Palm Springs
252 Cerritos | Palm Springs
DIYatticDIYattic
Midcentury front garden in Orange County.

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.
Rancho Santa Fe House
Rancho Santa Fe House
Shaw CoatesShaw Coates
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in San Diego.
Succulents
Succulents
Noelle Johnson Landscape ConsultingNoelle Johnson Landscape Consulting
This is an example of a garden in Phoenix.
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