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Garden Steps Ideas and Designs

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D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary garden steps in Austin.
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Mountainview Home
Mountainview Home
Golden Gate Palms and ExoticsGolden Gate Palms and Exotics
Design ideas for an eclectic sloped garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Mission Terraces
Mission Terraces
SZABO Landscape ArchitectureSZABO Landscape Architecture
Contemporary sloped garden steps in San Diego.
Outdoor Lounge
Outdoor Lounge
Shades Of Green Landscape ArchitectureShades Of Green Landscape Architecture
Photography: ©ShadesOfGreen
This is an example of a contemporary garden steps in San Francisco.
House on the hill
House on the hill
Calvin DesignCalvin Design
Photos by: Zakery Hankel @ zak.hankel@gmail.com
This is an example of a mediterranean back garden steps in Santa Barbara.
City Beach
City Beach
Tim Davies Landscaping | PerthTim Davies Landscaping | Perth
Looking for a unique garden that embraced the harsh location and unique architectural characteristics of the contemporary home, the owner employed the expertise of Tim Davies and Levi Carter of Tim Davies Landscaping to design and build this stunning landscape. Being in close proximity to the coast, the planting palette needed to be closely considered to create a landscape that would be able to withstand the conditions. The client was determined to have a mature finish to the garden. In order to achieve this, Tim and Levi sourced a range of mature trees from around the state that were suitable for relocation. These species included Poinciana, Olive, Frangipani and Magnolia trees. Custom ornamentation also creates focal points throughout, while large graphite granite bowls and a custom solid granite planter alongside the pool work to tie the spaces together. This minimal, contemporary design by Tim Davies Landscaping combines high-quality finishes with mature, lush planting to create habitable spaces that work aesthetically. Grab Photography
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Photo of a contemporary back garden steps in San Francisco.
The Courtside Terrace
The Courtside Terrace
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
A perfect retreat for a post game chat...
This is an example of a classic garden steps in Los Angeles with gravel.
AMS Landscape Design Studios
AMS Landscape Design Studios
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Photo by: Drew Sivgals AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
Design ideas for a mediterranean courtyard garden steps in Los Angeles.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Exteriors By Chad RobertExteriors By Chad Robert
This is an example of a garden steps in Phoenix.
Hillside Medeterranean 04 (Design by Bernard Trainor & Associates)
Hillside Medeterranean 04 (Design by Bernard Trainor & Associates)
Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.
This is an example of a mediterranean front garden steps in San Francisco.
Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe
Gregory Davis & AssociatesGregory Davis & Associates
Photo of a mediterranean partial sun garden steps in Los Angeles.
garden projects
garden projects
Jerry Galanti DesignJerry Galanti Design
various portions of exterior projects
This is an example of a mediterranean sloped garden steps in Los Angeles.
Retro Ranch
Retro Ranch
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary back garden steps in San Luis Obispo.
Christian Residence
Christian Residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Eclectic back garden steps in San Luis Obispo.
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban Landscape Design & Construction
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Inspiration for a mediterranean garden steps in Los Angeles.
Custom Craftsman Home
Custom Craftsman Home
O'Shea ConstructionO'Shea Construction
Shaun is always one to be honest about his passion for Craftsman style homes. This residence, set high on a hill is a spitting image of O'Shea Construction's mission and purpose in this business. Hardie board siding and new stucco line the exterior walls of the property while inside the bathrooms were re-tiled and refinished. The deck was rebuilt with Ipe decking and copper handrails. We also put in bay windows with copper roofs and painted inside and out. Lastly, a brick paver patio was laid as well as a colored stamped concrete patio. And we finished the landscape with a river rock column complete with an outdoor light and matching copper cap.
Portfolio
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D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
This is an example of a contemporary courtyard garden steps in Austin.
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.

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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