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Garden with a Pond and a Rockery Ideas and Designs

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Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure - Professional Site PlanningCharles McClure - Professional Site Planning
Inspiration for a large modern back garden in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Hartford 1850's Farmhouse
Hartford 1850's Farmhouse
American LandscapeAmerican Landscape
The back staircase of the garden entrance; the steps and boulder wall tie into the farmhouse theme. Flagstone steppers get you to the car barn, part of this rural complex.
Traditional Beach Cottage
Traditional Beach Cottage
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Curving Calstone pathway leading to front porch. Front yard features artificial turf and planting beds with decorative mulch and granite boulders.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden in San Francisco with a rockery and natural stone paving.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Land Tech GroupLand Tech Group
Design ideas for a classic garden in Other with a pond.
Water Features
Water Features
AquaLife Ponds Inc.AquaLife Ponds Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Orange County with a pond and mulch.
John and Sarah's backyard renovation
John and Sarah's backyard renovation
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Stephen Cridland
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden in Portland with concrete paving and a pond.
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Low Water Gardens
Low Water Gardens
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Photo of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home
Benning Design ConstructionBenning Design Construction
Photo of a medium sized retro front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a pond and decorative stones.
Folsom Front & Backyard Makeover
Folsom Front & Backyard Makeover
Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.
The back lawn was replaced with new landscaping, a natural rock waterfall, steps up to a sitting area with new planting throughout the backyard.
Design ideas for a mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a rockery and natural stone paving.
016_Statura Residence
016_Statura Residence
RMT Design GroupRMT Design Group
Inspiration for a contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a rockery and concrete paving.
2021 In Review
2021 In Review
Twig Landscape Design, LLCTwig Landscape Design, LLC
Helping to manage water runoff from a large roof into a small front yard! Twig designed this beautiful rain garden.
This is an example of a small traditional front partial sun garden in Chicago with a rockery.
Japanese Pacific Northwest Hilltop Residence
Japanese Pacific Northwest Hilltop Residence
Angela Prater DesignAngela Prater Design
Inspiration for a world-inspired courtyard formal garden in Other with a rockery.
Gold Run Exteriors
Gold Run Exteriors
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front xeriscape garden in Denver with a pond and decorative stones.
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and stunning detail.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in Dallas with a rockery, gravel and a wood fence.
River Rock Creek
River Rock Creek
Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.
River rock landscaping creek
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a pond and natural stone paving.
The Modern Scandinavian
The Modern Scandinavian
Fawn Renae DesignsFawn Renae Designs
My clients knew their house didn't match their modern Scandinavian style. Located in South Charlotte in an older, well-established community, Sara and Ash had big dreams for their home. During our virtual consultation, I learned a lot about this couple and their style. Ash is a woodworker and business owner; Sara is a realtor so they needed help pulling a vision together to combine their styles. We looked over their Pinterest boards where I began to envision their mid-century, meets modern, meets Scandinavian, meets Japanese garden, meets Monterey style. I told you I love making each exterior unique to each homeowner! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The backyard was top priority for this family of 4 with a big wish-list. Sara and Ash were looking for a she-shed for Sara’s Peleton workouts, a fire pit area to hangout, and a fun and functional space that was golden doodle-friendly. They also envisioned a custom tree house that Ash would create for their 3-year-old, and an artificial soccer field to burn some energy off. I gave them a vision for the back sunroom area that would be converted into the woodworking shop for Ash to spend time perfecting his craft. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This landscape is very low-maintenance with the rock details, evergreens, and ornamental grasses. My favorite feature is the pops of black river rock that contrasts with the white rock
Ravine Restoration and Stabilization
Ravine Restoration and Stabilization
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
This is an example of a large back fully shaded garden in Chicago with a rockery.
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
stone detail
This is an example of a small world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a rockery and decorative stones.

Garden with a Pond and a Rockery 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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