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Garden with a Flowerbed and Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Backyards
Backyards
Greenbee Landscape, Inc.Greenbee Landscape, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Los Angeles with a flowerbed and mulch.
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Conceptual Outdoor DesignConceptual Outdoor Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Other with a flowerbed and mulch.
Spring Bulb Planting - Mequon, WI
Spring Bulb Planting - Mequon, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Tulips, daffodils, and grape hyacinth brighten this front yard.
Medium sized classic front partial sun garden for spring in Milwaukee with mulch and a flowerbed.
Easy Livin'
Easy Livin'
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
New landscape for home renovation. Clients wanted colorful low maintenance while having elegance and beauty.
This is an example of a large rural front xeriscape full sun garden in Orlando with a flowerbed and mulch.
Low-water Drycreek Garden
Low-water Drycreek Garden
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
One year later, plants have filled in!
Photo of a medium sized rural front xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.
Black Mulched Flower Beds
Black Mulched Flower Beds
Archer ServicesArcher Services
Black mulched beds are home to bright green plants of varying types, including tropical varietals.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Houston with a flowerbed and mulch.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side formal fully shaded garden for summer in Boston with a flowerbed and mulch.
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Céline Marie GESSIERCéline Marie GESSIER
Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.
Aspen Estates
Aspen Estates
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard to increase the privacy from the new ring road by planting another 21 trees in their backyard along with working on some bedding areas. Easy peasy!!
Spring Branch New Design & Install
Spring Branch New Design & Install
Sage Pools, Scapes & DesignSage Pools, Scapes & Design
Large bohemian back partial sun garden in Houston with a flowerbed and mulch.
A Garden in the Five Points Neighborhood, Athens GA
A Garden in the Five Points Neighborhood, Athens GA
Medicine Wheel, LLCMedicine Wheel, LLC
Design ideas for a large eclectic back partial sun garden in Other with a flowerbed and mulch.
Naperville Patio Gardens
Naperville Patio Gardens
Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized vintage back partial sun garden in Chicago with a flowerbed and mulch.
MIFGS - Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023
MIFGS - Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2023
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
My garden was Sapna Bagh which translates to “garden of dreams”. It is an eclectic garden that attempts to represent the joy of coming home & immersing yourself in your carefully curated space.⁠ Brimming in the moods, colours & textures created by your very own collection of plants, heavily influenced by your cultural origins, travels & interests. ⁠ ⁠It’s a garden style that’s bold, uniquely you, fun & exciting to experience every time you’re in the garden, every season!⁠ The design uses plants in different ways to create a living artwork, i.e. akin to a painting or sculpture in a gallery. It evokes the senses & creates an emotional response to the curation.⁠ There is a lot of detail & thought that goes into planning a garden and one which uses layers of hidden elements of symbolism which I’m finding underrepresented in design practice in residential spaces (given the heavy focus on practicality and aesthetics). For example, this garden incorporates a “living” horse sculpture with several meanings. At one level, the horse represents the spirit of joy, adventure and wonderment, but it also links to a personal connection with this majestic creature as my spirit animal. ⁠It also aligns with my /(cultural) zodiac sign. The horse, in many cultures, embodies a sense of independence &adventure, which extends to this garden via the plant selection representing the bountiful forms, textures and beauty existing in nature to explore and experience! ⁠ ⁠⁠The colours red, yellow & blue nod to some of my cultural roots whilst adding to the cheer, elevating my thoughts and life outlook! I’m celebrating that I’m a plant collector for an excellent reason!⁠
Landscaping
Landscaping
PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a flowerbed and mulch.
Front yard curb appeal
Front yard curb appeal
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Low maintenance planting beds for upgraded curb appeal.
Photo of a large traditional front garden in Minneapolis with a flowerbed and mulch.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A large border bed sweeps around the corner of this Illinois home, framing the large porch. Plants are a mixture of long blooming perennials, flowering shrubs and ornamental grasses. Renn Kuhnen Photography
North KCMO
North KCMO
Creative Outdoor SpacesCreative Outdoor Spaces
Newer homes and neighborhoods become so much brighter and welcoming with a fresh landscape. These garden beds and retaining wall create a welcoming form to the front yard.
Mount Bonnell Native Oasis
Mount Bonnell Native Oasis
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Large classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a flowerbed, mulch and a metal fence.
Ascot Interior, Landscape & Streetscape Renovation
Ascot Interior, Landscape & Streetscape Renovation
Dion Seminara ArchitectureDion Seminara Architecture
Ascot Interior, Landscape & Streetscape Renovation
This is an example of a medium sized modern front partial sun garden in Brisbane with a flowerbed and mulch.
Low Maintenance Gardens
Low Maintenance Gardens
Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden DesignsMary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs
Simple and elegant curb appeal for a new build. Low Maintenance for easy care and upkeep. more evergreens, for year round interest.
Small traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a flowerbed and mulch.

Garden with a Flowerbed and Mulch 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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