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Garden for Autumn Ideas and Designs

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Dale Hahn
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Susie Dowd Markarian, Landscape DesignSusie Dowd Markarian, Landscape Design
Susie Dowd Markarian
Photo of a contemporary back full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with gravel.
Poolscaping and waterfall
Poolscaping and waterfall
Outdoor InnovationsOutdoor Innovations
Outdoor Innovations
Large rustic back garden for autumn in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Maine Retreat
Maine Retreat
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Design ideas for a rustic sloped garden for autumn in Manchester with natural stone paving.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
This is an example of a rustic sloped garden steps for autumn in Seattle.
Pond House
Pond House
Elliott ArchitectsElliott Architects
Inspired by local fishing shacks and wharf buildings dotting the coast of Maine, this re-imagined summer cottage interweaves large glazed openings with simple taut-skinned New England shingled cottage forms. Photos by Tome Crane, c 2010.
Lakeshore Family Luxury
Lakeshore Family Luxury
Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.Elise Fett & Associates, Ltd.
Silent A Photography The backyard features a stream that flows through the landscaping. The backyard is enjoyed at both levels of the house. There are gabled dormers with balconies that take advantage of the beautiful view on the second floor. On the first floor, the use of bi-fold doors from the dining/living spaces open onto the backyard creating a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor living.
Brooks Kolb LLC Seattle area gardens
Brooks Kolb LLC Seattle area gardens
Brooks Kolb LLC Landscape ArchitectureBrooks Kolb LLC Landscape Architecture
This steep hillside garden with Lake Washington views features a sunny seating terrace, an Italian fountain and lush flowering display.
Photo of a classic sloped garden for autumn in Seattle with gravel.
Andover Pool
Andover Pool
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
60' contemporary lap pool set in woodland setting with ledge outcrops and ornamental bamboo plantings. Cascading stairs lead to a lower fire pit area and continue into the pool below. Stainless steel fountains and ornamental grasses frame the pool edge. Photography: Michael Lee
Streng Home
Streng Home
Unique TechniquesUnique Techniques
Dave Adams Photography
Design ideas for a world-inspired back fully shaded garden for autumn in Sacramento.
Spokane Midcentury - Mary Jean & Joel E. Ferris, II House
Spokane Midcentury - Mary Jean & Joel E. Ferris, II House
spokanemidcenturyspokanemidcentury
J. Craig Sweat Photography Inc.
This is an example of a midcentury fully shaded garden wall for autumn in Other.
Color In Bloom
Color In Bloom
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
A water-wise hillside in bloom
Design ideas for a mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in San Luis Obispo.
Habitat
Habitat
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© www.laurendevon.com
Photo of a medium sized classic back garden fence for autumn in San Francisco.
Impressions
Impressions
Rock Spring Design Group LLC (David Verespy, ASLA)Rock Spring Design Group LLC (David Verespy, ASLA)
Fall in the garden overlooking the Sound by Rock Spring Design Group
Inspiration for a traditional back garden for autumn in New York.
Cord Shiflet Lake Austin Playhouse
Cord Shiflet Lake Austin Playhouse
Cord ShifletCord Shiflet
Inspiration for a traditional front driveway fully shaded garden for autumn in Austin.

Garden for Autumn 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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