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Full Sun Garden Ideas and Designs

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Colorado Native Landscape
Colorado Native Landscape
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
Medium sized classic back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with natural stone paving.
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
Bellevue Water Feature Design
Bellevue Water Feature Design
Environmental Construction, Inc.Environmental Construction, Inc.
Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA
Putting Green
Putting Green
Land & Water DesignLand & Water Design
A Backyard Resort with a freeform saltwater pool as the focal point, a spa provides a spot to relax. A large raised waterfall spills into the pool, appearing to flow from the koi pond above. We extended a streambed to flow from behind the outdoor kitchen, all the way to the patio, to spill into the koi pond. A Sports Court at one end of the yard with putting greens meander throughout the landscape and the water features. A curved outdoor kitchen with a large Viking grill with a warming drawer to the sink and outdoor refrigeration. A Pavilion with large roof and columns unite the landscape with the home while creating an outdoor living room with a stone fireplace along the back wall, while still allowing views of the yard beyond.
Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a water feature.
San Juan Passage
San Juan Passage
Gilbane Development CompanyGilbane Development Company
kp-studios.com
Inspiration for a coastal full sun garden in Providence with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Landscape Photography
Landscape Photography
McNeill PhotographyMcNeill Photography
McNeill Photography 2014
Design ideas for an expansive traditional sloped full sun garden for summer in Toronto with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Whale House
Whale House
Sunshine Coast Home DesignSunshine Coast Home Design
Design by: SunshineCoastHomeDesign.com
Photo of a beach style sloped full sun garden for summer in Vancouver.
Custom
Custom
CLC Landscape DesignCLC Landscape Design
Medium sized traditional sloped formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Martha's Vineyard Estate
Martha's Vineyard Estate
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
Large coastal back formal full sun garden in Boston with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Narragansett Bay Overlook Gardens-Hillside Gardens
Narragansett Bay Overlook Gardens-Hillside Gardens
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
Informal granite steps lead from the deck down to the water through a hillside garden planted with evergreen and sedum.
This is an example of a large world-inspired sloped full sun garden fence for summer in Providence with natural stone paving.
Cozy Water Retreat
Cozy Water Retreat
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden in Seattle with natural stone paving and a waterfall.
Design Build: Tuscan Residence at The Bridges of RSF
Design Build: Tuscan Residence at The Bridges of RSF
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Large mediterranean front full sun garden in San Diego with natural stone paving and a pond.
High Meadow Contemporary
High Meadow Contemporary
Caribou Construction CompanyCaribou Construction Company
This is an example of a large back formal full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a desert look.
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego.
Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise
The Landmark GroupThe Landmark Group
This is an example of a classic back full sun garden in Toronto.
Rancho Pennasquitos
Rancho Pennasquitos
Letz Design LandscapeLetz Design Landscape
Steven Letz
This is an example of a mediterranean xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego.
Brentwood Castle
Brentwood Castle
Mystic Water GardensMystic Water Gardens
Inspiration for a large traditional back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Clarkson Beach House
Clarkson Beach House
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPNeumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Bill Zeldis
Photo of a nautical sloped full sun garden steps in Santa Barbara.
Thomas Project
Thomas Project
Serquis + Associates Landscape ArchitectureSerquis + Associates Landscape Architecture
Photo of a full sun garden in Albuquerque.

Full Sun 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.
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