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Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
This is an example of a contemporary back xeriscape garden in San Francisco.
Living Walls
Living Walls
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
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Contemporary courtyard garden in Los Angeles.
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.
Find the right local pro for your project
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Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Inspiration for a sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps in Austin with concrete paving.
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Contemporary back xeriscape garden in San Diego.
Green Roofs
Green Roofs
Natural Balance Home BuildersNatural Balance Home Builders
Inspiration for a contemporary roof full sun garden in Vancouver.
Runnel Fountain
Runnel Fountain
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
Simple, elegant water feature draws attention to the distant view of the mountain.
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden in Phoenix with a retaining wall.
Del Sur "The Sentinels"
Del Sur "The Sentinels"
Belle Terre LandscapesBelle Terre Landscapes
Janet Pozzuoli-Vallin
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Islington Courtyard
Islington Courtyard
Charlotte Rowe Garden DesignCharlotte Rowe Garden Design
Charlotte Rowe Garden Design. Sunken seating area with day bed and modern fireplace. Rich textural planting sets off the dark wood trellis which provides privacy.
Modern Seating
Modern Seating
ADLA StudioADLA Studio
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.
Landscapes
Landscapes
DesignBlue, Inc.DesignBlue, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional back garden in Los Angeles.
South Pasadena Spanish
South Pasadena Spanish
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
This front garden echoes the classic lines and Mediterranean feel of the home’s architecture. A thirsty lawn was replaced with vibrant aloes, agaves, and low water shrubs. An area of decomposed granite doubles as an informal play court. Photo by Daniel Bosler
Dorothy Lane
Dorothy Lane
Camille Beehler Landscape DesignCamille Beehler Landscape Design
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Orange County.
Ocean Bluff-Winner Santa Barbara Beautiful 2013
Ocean Bluff-Winner Santa Barbara Beautiful 2013
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Bluff landscape with Bocce court and Stepstone pavers make for a great outdoor living space. Holly Lepere
Photo of a medium sized beach style back full sun garden in Santa Barbara with an outdoor sport court and concrete paving.
Planting Details
Planting Details
Schwartz and Associates Landscape ArchitectureSchwartz and Associates Landscape Architecture
David Schwartz
Photo of a mediterranean full sun garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
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.
Shayan House
Shayan House
Michael BrennanMichael Brennan
Inspiration for a modern back xeriscape garden in San Diego.
Vineyard Residence
Vineyard Residence
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Inspiration for a small contemporary back xeriscape fully shaded garden wall in Santa Barbara with gravel.
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
colorful succulents wrap around stone fire element
Design ideas for a contemporary back xeriscape garden in San Diego.

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.
Modern Revival
Modern Revival
Shades Of Green Landscape ArchitectureShades Of Green Landscape Architecture
Photography: @ Lauren Hall Knight
Contemporary side garden in San Francisco.
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