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Garden with a Pond and Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Magical View
Magical View
Suncrest GardensSuncrest Gardens
View from the lower lawn area through the ‘Little Lime’ Hydrangeas. This garden has a continuous bloom cycle and all season appeal that keeps it invigorating all year long.
Villa del Lago
Villa del Lago
MDZA Landscape Architecture and PlanningMDZA Landscape Architecture and Planning
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back full sun garden in Orange County with gravel and a pond.
Drought Tolerant Koi Pond and Landscaped Backyard!
Drought Tolerant Koi Pond and Landscaped Backyard!
California WaterscapesCalifornia Waterscapes
Can you believe that this pond uses less water than the lawn that stood before it?! Well believe it! This gorgeous pond, waterfall and landscape actually uses less water than that old lawn! Here’s a project where the client traded in their old ugly lawn for a beautiful pond, waterfall and low maintenance stunning succulents and drought tolerant landscape with synthetic turf. Not only does the client use a fraction of the water since the renovation, it is now super low maintenance! This is the family’s favorite spot to relax and enjoy any part of the day! If you are considering remodeling your yard either to save money on your water bill or just help conserve water in this tough drought, consider changing your yard into a livable and guilt free paradise with a sustainable water feature!
Backyard Paradise in McLean Virginia
Backyard Paradise in McLean Virginia
Great American LandscapesGreat American Landscapes
Our friends at Premier Ponds introduced us to the homeowner after they installed the water feature. The homeowner worked with designer Jane Luce with ‘The Art of Landscape’ to draw up the perfect plan. We installed steppingstones, boulders, decorative gravel, along with many specimen trees and shrubs provided by Susanna Farms. This Asian style garden is sure to transport our clients into the realm of ultimate relaxation.
Spillway Bowl & Basin
Spillway Bowl & Basin
AquaLife Ponds Inc.AquaLife Ponds Inc.
Creates multiple design possibilities. Our basin package keeps it simple with two bowls, one spilling into the next. Custom design includes liking several together for an impressive display. Starting at $4,100 installed.
Sunroom with Glass Ceiling
Sunroom with Glass Ceiling
R.E. Robinson Remodeling & Custom Builder, LLCR.E. Robinson Remodeling & Custom Builder, LLC
Photo of a large mediterranean back full sun garden in Jacksonville with a pond and gravel.
Ruth's Garden
Ruth's Garden
Inspira LandscapingInspira Landscaping
Photo by Jane Weitzel Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Vancouver with a pond and gravel.
Wasser - Wasserspiel - Bewässerung
Wasser - Wasserspiel - Bewässerung
BaUERSGäRTEN - creolider Garten- u LandschaftsbauBaUERSGäRTEN - creolider Garten- u Landschaftsbau
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Berlin with a pond and gravel.
Japanese-inspired garden with koi pond
Japanese-inspired garden with koi pond
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Hanselman Landscape and Gardens
This is an example of a large world-inspired back garden in Philadelphia with a pond and gravel.
Elegant and Formal Garden in Surbiton
Elegant and Formal Garden in Surbiton
The Garden BuildersThe Garden Builders
Centred, raised rill is a focal point.
Design ideas for a large traditional back raised pond in London with a pond and gravel.
Lily Pond - Backyards with Water Features & Pools
Lily Pond - Backyards with Water Features & Pools
Gravel and GreenGravel and Green
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a pond and gravel.
A Texan in New England
A Texan in New England
Gilmore Landscape ArchitectureGilmore Landscape Architecture
Robert Gilmore
Photo of a large contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a pond and gravel.
Water Features
Water Features
Curti's Landscaping, Inc.Curti's Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden in New York with a pond and gravel.
Kleiner feiner Privatgarten
Kleiner feiner Privatgarten
Ekvard Baar Garden DesignEkvard Baar Garden Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side full sun garden for summer in Cologne with a pond, gravel and a wood fence.
Ultimate Luxury
Ultimate Luxury
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
Chauncey Freeman- Fifth Season
Design ideas for a large contemporary back full sun garden in Other with a pond and gravel.
Landscape
Landscape
Rispens Landscaping, LTDRispens Landscaping, LTD
This is an example of a large traditional back xeriscape garden in Other with a pond and gravel.
Scripps Ranch Naturalistic Kid-friendly Landscape
Scripps Ranch Naturalistic Kid-friendly Landscape
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Dry river functions as a bioswale to collect and absorb rainwater coming off the roof of this house.
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a pond and gravel.
Eagle Feather Ranch
Eagle Feather Ranch
Water Features of Texas LLCWater Features of Texas LLC
Looking out from the cabin you can see the water bubbling up and cascading down the amazing waterfall to a set of ponds and stream. The pond was made from native rock to keep it a close to a natural look as possible.
Wasser - Wasserspiel - Bewässerung
Wasser - Wasserspiel - Bewässerung
BaUERSGäRTEN - creolider Garten- u LandschaftsbauBaUERSGäRTEN - creolider Garten- u Landschaftsbau
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Berlin with a pond and gravel.
Prairie Loop Spiral
Prairie Loop Spiral
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Design ideas for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Sacramento with a pond and gravel.

Garden with a Pond and Gravel 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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