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Garden Steps for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
Barvikha Garden
Barvikha Garden
CGD Landscape DesignCGD Landscape Design
The scree garden, under the shade of tall pine trees, but catching sun in the summer months. Carpets of foliage, with different colours and textures creating a tapestry that last through the seasons, before being submerged under metres of snow in the harsh winter.
Newton, MA front yard renovation
Newton, MA front yard renovation
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Newton, MA front yard renovation. - Redesigned, and replanted, steep hillside with plantings and grasses that tolerate shade and partial sun. Added repurposed, reclaimed granite steps for access to lower lawn. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2013 Brian Hill
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Wide granite slabs of entry pathway.
Ann Kearsley DesignAnn Kearsley Design
Chanticleer Farm, Maine. An old farm is converted to a three family residence surrounded by a mosaic of private and shared gardens. Photograph by Ann Kearsley. All rights reserved
Modern Luxury in Timnath, Colorado
Modern Luxury in Timnath, Colorado
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Belgard Mirage Glocal Paver stairs trimmed with steel edging welcome guests to a modern home and courtyard. Drought tolerant landscaping and outdoor lighting soften stone masonry and steel accents.
КП Золотая Роща
КП Золотая Роща
ElenaElena
Rural partial sun garden steps for summer in Moscow.
aménagement jardin dordogne
aménagement jardin dordogne
Côté Jardin DordogneCôté Jardin Dordogne
jardin en Dordogne de type classique et chic
Large classic formal fully shaded garden steps for summer in Bordeaux with natural stone paving.
Tuscan Delight
Tuscan Delight
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Cohasset, MA, United States
Design ideas for a large classic back full sun garden steps for summer in Boston with natural stone paving.
Woods backyard
Woods backyard
Pro Care Horticultural ServicesPro Care Horticultural Services
Pro Care Horticultural Services
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped fully shaded garden steps for summer in Indianapolis.
Garden
Garden
C & A Custom Builders, Inc.C & A Custom Builders, Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary roof partial sun garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
ALTOS DEL MAR, MIAMI BEACH
ALTOS DEL MAR, MIAMI BEACH
Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.
Inspiration for a world-inspired sloped full sun garden steps for summer in Miami.
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Design ideas for a classic sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
North Asheville
North Asheville
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
http://gvhphotographie.blogspot.com Small waterfall with masoned rock wall at the pond. The patio area is squared bluestone pavers planted with a durable thyme ground cover.
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.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Nashville Estates
Nashville Estates
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography
Alderley Courtyard
Alderley Courtyard
Define Landscape ArchitectureDefine Landscape Architecture
Sunken courtyard
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden steps for summer in Brisbane with natural stone paving.
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Expansive traditional sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Reflecting History
Reflecting History
Jacobs Grant Design ltdJacobs Grant Design ltd
Photo of a classic sloped full sun garden steps for summer in Columbus with natural stone paving.
Noland Landscape Design
Noland Landscape Design
Noland Landscape DesignNoland Landscape Design
A lushly planted stroll garden featuring year round interest, plant collections, vegetable area, views and entertaining. All photos by Bill Noland
Inspiration for an eclectic back garden steps for summer in Seattle with natural stone paving.

Garden Steps for Summer 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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