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Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
A steep hillside is turned into a lush landscape using salvias, ornamental grasses, pomegranates and other easy care plants.
Inspiration for a classic sloped garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Villa mit Wasserspiel
Villa mit Wasserspiel
Helmut Haas GmbHHelmut Haas GmbH
Medium sized contemporary side garden steps in Stuttgart with natural stone paving.
Family Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Family Garden by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester
Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape ArchitectsBarnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects
Barnes Walker Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary garden steps in Manchester with decking.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Inspiration for a contemporary garden steps in Seattle.
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.
PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined
PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
Large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden steps in Portland with concrete paving and a metal fence.
2020 Gold & Landscape Design of the Year Awards, Residential Design - COS Design
2020 Gold & Landscape Design of the Year Awards, Residential Design - COS Design
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)LDI (Landscape Design Institute)
Design ideas for a contemporary garden steps in Sydney.
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.
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.
Headwaters
Headwaters
Camelot Custom Homes Inc.Camelot Custom Homes Inc.
Contemporary front garden steps in Austin.
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.
A San Francisco Victorian Modern
A San Francisco Victorian Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
Photo by Caitlin Atkinson
Design ideas for a modern garden steps in San Francisco.
East Dallas Property
East Dallas Property
Southern Botanical, Inc.Southern Botanical, Inc.
James Wilson
Photo of a medium sized retro back garden steps in Dallas with gravel.
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Paul Massad LandscapingPaul Massad Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized rustic front formal full sun garden steps for spring in Boston with natural stone paving.
A Creek Runs Through It
A Creek Runs Through It
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with gravel.
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Expansive traditional sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Terraced Dover Haven
Terraced Dover Haven
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View from fireplace patio back across dining patio to the fieldstone terraces.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden steps in Boston with natural stone paving.
Hillside entry stairs
Hillside entry stairs
UserUser
Rustic sloped garden steps in Seattle.
New Hope Cottage
New Hope Cottage
Luce ArchitectsLuce Architects
Farmhouse sloped garden steps in Philadelphia.
The Goodfriend Garden
The Goodfriend Garden
Gardens by Jeffrey BaleGardens by Jeffrey Bale
Jeffrey Bale
Design ideas for an eclectic back fully shaded garden in Portland.

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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