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Garden Steps with a Living Wall Ideas and Designs

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Bainbridge Island Residence
Bainbridge Island Residence
Aaron G. Edwards Landscape ArchitectAaron G. Edwards Landscape Architect
A Moon Gate penetrates the large cedar wall and provides a welcoming entrance into the garden.
Eclectic garden steps in Seattle.
Garden Gate
Garden Gate
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The custom designed garden gate carries the design intent throughout the whole garden.
Inspiration for a small classic back formal garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Cont. Proj. add. images
Cont. Proj. add. images
AFLA-Landscape DesignAFLA-Landscape Design
Lafayette, CA split yard lawn level step transition with Berkeley sedge and Lavender surround
Inspiration for a traditional sloped full sun garden steps in San Francisco.
California Pools
California Pools
UserUser
Contemporary back garden steps in Austin with natural stone paving.
Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
Randy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape ArchitectureRandy Thueme Design Inc. - Landscape Architecture
Lighted path and steps to entry court.
Photo of a contemporary side garden steps in San Francisco.
Japanese Garden with Tropical Vibes
Japanese Garden with Tropical Vibes
Studio Grijalba | Conscious LandscapesStudio Grijalba | Conscious Landscapes
A space to contemplate and experiece with all senses. Water as the center element, while the textures and volumes create a sense of depth and movement. A Japanese oasis in the middle of the city.
Beauty in the Details
Beauty in the Details
ZDA Inc.ZDA Inc.
Custom designed trellis provides a beautiful view even in winter
Medium sized bohemian back formal fully shaded garden in Other with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Hilltop Belvedere Restoration
Hilltop Belvedere Restoration
Walker & MoodyWalker & Moody

This is an example of a traditional garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
Les Jardins du Montperthuis
Les Jardins du Montperthuis
Philippe DUBREUIL JardinistePhilippe DUBREUIL Jardiniste
Sculpture de Rafael Mahdavi Philippe Dubreuil
Design ideas for a large farmhouse back formal garden in Paris with a living wall.
Provence Estate
Provence Estate
Shapton Landscape Design, LLCShapton Landscape Design, LLC
Grand entry stair with topiary and a blend of mediterranean and subtropical plantings
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired formal full sun garden steps in Orange County with natural stone paving.
Colchester Residence
Colchester Residence
Trowel Trades SupplyTrowel Trades Supply
Susan Teare
Inspiration for a traditional sloped garden steps in Burlington with natural stone paving.
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.
Sunwashed Mediterranean Garden
Sunwashed Mediterranean Garden
Sage Outdoor DesignsSage Outdoor Designs
Karen Reinecke
Photo of a mediterranean back garden steps in San Diego with an outdoor sport court.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Traditional garden steps in Philadelphia.
Acid Stain
Acid Stain
CSW Concrete, Steel, & WoodCSW Concrete, Steel, & Wood
This is an example of a mediterranean front garden steps in Phoenix.
Park Residence
Park Residence
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary back garden steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Landscape Projects
Landscape Projects
Creative LandscapesCreative Landscapes
Medium sized modern front formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a living wall and concrete paving.
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
Small outdoor room with a green wall in Kensington
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Pro Colour Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Dorland Vertical Garden SF
Dorland Vertical Garden SF
Living Green DesignLiving Green Design
Vertical garden around a front door
Inspiration for a small modern front fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
Parkside Garden
Parkside Garden
Scott Lewis Landscape ArchitectureScott Lewis Landscape Architecture
John Sutton Photography
Photo of a traditional garden in San Francisco with a living wall.

Garden Steps with a Living Wall 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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