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Garden with a Pathway for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Jacuzzi du rooftop
Jacuzzi du rooftop
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Medium sized rural roof formal full sun garden for summer in Paris with a pathway, decking and a wood fence.
Traditional Paver Front Walkway - Germantown, WI
Traditional Paver Front Walkway - Germantown, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A circular landing within the paver front walk provides a cozy seating area for a bench with a backdrop of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' in a curved bed. Westhauser Photography
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape lighting, designed in conjunction with the house lights, creates atmosphere after daylight fades.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a pathway and natural stone paving.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in spring, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.
Allegan Lake House
Allegan Lake House
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
The pathway up form the lake.
Rustic side full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a pathway, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Garden Pebble Path With Stone Border
Garden Pebble Path With Stone Border
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Backyard garden area with stone lined pebble path and Daco Real Stone Veneer wall
Photo of a large rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a pathway and decorative stones.
Waterfront Property - Cedar Fence
Waterfront Property - Cedar Fence
Premium Fence CompanyPremium Fence Company
Photo of an expansive nautical back private full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a gate, lawn edging, a pathway, a wood fence and concrete paving.
Haverford Formal
Haverford Formal
Athyrium DesignAthyrium Design
Inspiration for a large traditional front full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Complete Landscape Remodel
Complete Landscape Remodel
Prime Gardens IncPrime Gardens Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a pathway and concrete paving.
Colorful Curbside Planting
Colorful Curbside Planting
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
This wide parking strip provides enough room for trees and colorful under plantings along with access from the street and lawn spaces for connecting with the neighbors and to the front lawn.
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
The Junction - Front Yard Urban Upgrade
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Photo of a small traditional front partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Appledown contemporary garden
Appledown contemporary garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Evening sun lighting up the decking pathway
Photo of a small contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a pathway and decking.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The front walk is surrounded on both sides by lush and colorful plant beds. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large classic front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a pathway.
Completed Worksites
Completed Worksites
Comfort Seasonal ServicesComfort Seasonal Services
Large classic front partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with a pathway and natural stone paving.
Проект ландшафтного дизайна участка с беседкой ротондой.
Проект ландшафтного дизайна участка с беседкой ротондой.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
В проекте ландшафтного дизайна участка беседка ротонда расположена на высоком цоколе и находится на нижнем уровне. Садовая дорожка из натурального камня идет от караван-сарая к ротонде через газон. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
Tucked Away Modern
Tucked Away Modern
Zach Of All TradesZach Of All Trades
This is an example of a medium sized modern front full sun garden for summer in Denver with a pathway and concrete paving.
Don't Forget a Pathway Light!
Don't Forget a Pathway Light!
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
A gentle curving pathway to your front door is seen as more auspicious in feng shui, then the typical 'straight shot path' style of most homes. When the homeowner asked Ecoscape to renovate their front yard to reduce the amount of turf, it made sense to upgrade their walkway. With low-voltage outdoor lighting (smartphone programmable!) and a profusion of blooming color to welcome you, everyday feels abundant with life!
Countryside Escape
Countryside Escape
Hartman Companies, Inc.Hartman Companies, Inc.
Photo of a large farmhouse back formal partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a pathway and concrete paving.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in summer, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.

Garden with a Pathway for Summer 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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