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Unique HomestaysTraditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignThis garden house was designed by owner and architect, Shirat Mavligit. The wooden section of outer wall is actually the outer section of a central volume that creates an enlarged open space bisecting the home interior. The windows create a view corridor within the home that allows visitors to see all the way through to the back yard.
Occupants of the home looking out through these windows feel as if they are sitting in the middle of a garden. This architectural theme of volume and line of site is so powerful that it became the inspiration for the modern landscape design we developed in the front, back, and side yards of the property.
We began by addressing the issue of too much open space in the front yard. It has no surrounding fence, and it faces a very busy street in Houston’s Rice Village Area. After careful study of the home façade, our team determined that the best way to set aside a large portion of private space in front of the home was to construct a landscape berm.
This land art form adds a sense of dimension and psychological boundary to the scene. It is built of core 10 steel and stands 16 inches tall. This is just high enough for guests to sit on, and it provides an ideal sunbathing area for summer days.
The sweeping contour of the berm offsets the rigid linearity of the home with a softer architectural detail. Its linear progression gives the modern landscape design a dynamic sense of movement.
Moving to the back yard, we reinforced the home’s central volume and view corridor by laying a rectilinear line of gravel parallel to an equivalent section of grass. Near the corner of the house, we created a series of gravel stepping pads that lead guests from the gravel run, through the grass, and into a vegetable garden.
The heavy use of gravel does several things. It communicates a sense of control by containing the vitality of the lawn within an inorganic, mathematically precise space. This feeling of contained life force is common in modern landscape design. This also adds the functional advantage of a low-maintenance space where only minimal lawn care is needed. Gravel also has its own unique aesthetic appeal. Its dark color compliments both the grass and the house, providing an ideal lead-in to the space of the vegetable garden.
This same rectilinear geometry was applied to the side yard, but the materials were reversed to add dramatic effect. Here, the field is gravel, and the stepping pads are made from grass. Heavy gauge steel planters were set into the gravel to house separate plantings of Zoysia. The pads run from the library to the kitchen, allowing visitors to travel between the two as if they are walking on a floor decorated with grass.
The lawn in all three yards is planted with Zoysia grass. This species of grass is frequently used in modern landscape design because it requires only moderate amounts of water to retain its exceptionally fine texture. When mowed, it presents a clean, well-manicured lawn that compliments the conservatism of the home.
Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Windsor CompaniesThe entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel.
The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps.
On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard.
This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.
Photos by Paul Crosby.
Maximum Landscaping & DesignInspiration for a medium sized midcentury back partial sun garden for summer in Omaha with a water feature, natural stone paving and an upvc fence.
Venetian OutdoorsDesign ideas for a medium sized side garden in Phoenix with a water feature and decking.
Studio H Landscape ArchitecturePhotography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and gravel.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and gravel.
Katherine Roper Landscape & Garden DesignKatherine Roper
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired garden in Other with a water feature.
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired garden in Other with a water feature.
Belle Terre LandscapesJanet Pozzuoli-Vallin
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Decorative LandscapingInspiration for a contemporary back garden in Salt Lake City with an outdoor sport court and lawn edging.
EPTDESIGNJack Coyier
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard garden seating in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard garden seating in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLCDesign by Avalon Northwest & LaPatra Architects, Seattle
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Seattle with a water feature.
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Conrado - Home BuildersThis provincial jewel box has a stone-clad façade, complete with a covered porch entry. The rustic gourmet kitchen is a dream for any budding chef, while the formal living room invites guests to enjoy quiet conversation by the wood-burning stove. The sumptuous spa-inspired bathroom is filled with lush details, including walnut cabinetry and faux-finished walls. An outdoor entertainment pavilion completes the picture, featuring a built-in barbecue center and plenty of seating.
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a modern garden in San Diego with a water feature.
This is an example of a modern garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Big Rock LandscapingA complete view of this stunning front yard gives the full scope of the space- the lawn, shrubs, retaining walls, gravel, and pavers. This home is a prime example of the benefit of hiring a landscape design and installation team can do for a space.
Double N LandscapingInspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Denver with lawn edging, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Magic Garden DreamsOne of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, a garden path, a rockery, a pathway and natural stone paving.
Medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden in San Diego with a water feature, a garden path, a rockery, a pathway and natural stone paving.
Landscapes by TerraA mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Columbus with lawn edging and decorative stones.
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Columbus with lawn edging and decorative stones.
Kritsonis LindorInspiration for an expansive courtyard formal full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Garden with a Water Feature and Lawn Edging Ideas and Designs
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