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A Georgian Revival in Birmingham, Ala.
A Georgian Revival in Birmingham, Ala.
Golightly Landscape ArchitectureGolightly Landscape Architecture
A series of outdoor garden rooms — each created based on the site's topography — pull the architecture of this beautiful Georgian home into the landscape. The spaces open and close as you walk through the site, which empties intoa concrete swimming pool draped in lawn and accented by a James Carter-designed open-air pavillion at one end. These outdoor rooms are terraced with native stone walls, the most dramatic of which is the elliptical boxwood garden with an allee of Winter King Hawthornes connecting it to the pool garden. GLA took meticulous care to retain as many of the mature boxwoods and trees as possible, evidenced by the 30-foot-tall Japanese Maple. It had been slated for demolition before we convinced the client that it was worth the time and effort to simply relocated the beautiful tree. It now sides 20 feet from its original location in a side garden — a splendid specimen visible from the front of the home.
Lilyvilla Display Garden
Lilyvilla Display Garden
UserUser
Lauren Hall-Behrens
Modern back garden steps in Portland.
Blakely
Blakely
Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.Ecotones Landscapes, Inc.
California native plant drought tolerant landscape with dry set stonework.
Photo of a contemporary sloped full sun garden steps in San Luis Obispo with natural stone paving.
Arched Doorway
Arched Doorway
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) thanks to Fairfield House & Garden Co. for building this!
Mississippi River View
Mississippi River View
Scenic Specialties Landscape ProfessionalsScenic Specialties Landscape Professionals
Versa-LOK Retaining Walls & Random Cobble Paving Stone
Classic sloped garden steps in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
John's Island Exterior
John's Island Exterior
LKIDLKID
Sargent Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard garden in Denver.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
Creating spaces for mini-golf, swimming, bocce ball, tennis, a patio, and a water feature requires thoughtful planning. When done properly, the result is functional as well as as aesthetically pleasing. Windsor's professional design staff follows careful design criteria when combining spaces for recreation, entertainment, and relaxation. This challenging site gave us the opportunity to transform an area beside the driveway into a putting green and bocce court. Reconfiguring the driveway and lawn made room for a restful sitting area to enjoy the beautiful sound of the waterfall and pond. This project earned Windsor Companies a Merit Award for Excellence in Landscape Design from the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
A Classic Country White Garden
A Classic Country White Garden
Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
All planting design by Deborah Cerbone Associates, Inc.
Traditional back fully shaded garden steps in New York.
Garden Cottage / Guest House
Garden Cottage / Guest House
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Photo of a small classic back full sun garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
concrete steps
concrete steps
Elements Landscape Inc.Elements Landscape Inc.
Design by Arterra LLC
This is an example of a contemporary garden steps in San Francisco.
Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek
Kathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior SpacesKathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior Spaces
Steps from pool to house Photo: Kathleen Shaeffer
Rustic garden steps in Other.
Mossy Stepping Stone Path
Mossy Stepping Stone Path
Ami Saunders, MLAAmi Saunders, MLA
Ami Saunders, MLA
Classic back garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Detail of curved cantilevered steps within retaining wall linking lower patio to lawn.
Photo of a small contemporary back garden steps in London.
The Gallery
The Gallery
Cadence and CoCadence and Co
Design ideas for a contemporary garden steps in Sydney.
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.
Browne Project
Browne Project
Hase Landscape CompanyHase Landscape Company
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden steps in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Northumberland street
Northumberland street
Edinburgh Project ManagementEdinburgh Project Management
Sean Begley
This is an example of a traditional full sun garden for autumn in Other.
Tuscan Villa
Tuscan Villa
Carawan ArchitectureCarawan Architecture
Mark Singer Photography
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean sloped formal garden steps in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Riverhouse
Riverhouse
LMT Architecture LLCLMT Architecture LLC
This is an example of a classic back garden steps in Portland.
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Gregory Lombardi DesignGregory Lombardi Design
Eric Roth Photo
Inspiration for a classic sloped garden steps in Boston with natural stone paving.

Garden Steps 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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