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Garden with a Water Feature for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Richard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape ArchitectsRichard P. Rauso, ASLA, Landscape Architects
Richard 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.
Shadyside
Shadyside
The Outdoor Living StudioThe Outdoor Living Studio
Design ideas for a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature and gravel.
Shady Chic
Shady Chic
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Maria Papoutsis
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Other with a water feature and gravel.
Sculpture House Oakland
Sculpture House Oakland
Dodie ShoemakerDodie Shoemaker
California living indoor outdoor modern yard
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and concrete paving.
English Country Garden
English Country Garden
Pippa Schofield Garden DesignPippa Schofield Garden Design
Pippa Schofield
Photo of a large classic courtyard formal partial sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
California Modern Eclectic
California Modern Eclectic
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Inspiration - NSW
Inspiration - NSW
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and decking.
River Oaks Renovation
River Oaks Renovation
Hill Swift Architect, pllcHill Swift Architect, pllc
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Houston with a water feature and brick paving.
Warrawee
Warrawee
Cadence and CoCadence and Co
This is an example of a traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Asian Garden
Asian Garden
LanaiscapesLanaiscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired side formal partial sun garden for summer in Hawaii with decking and a water feature.
Wonderland
Wonderland
UserUser
Photo of a contemporary garden for summer in Saint Petersburg with a water feature.
Modern Master Piece
Modern Master Piece
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Winner of the 2017 Casey Van Maris Award, given to the project awarded the highest marks for execution of unique and innovative design in landscaping. Awarded by Landscape Ontario
Park City Residence
Park City Residence
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Photo of a large modern side partial sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a water feature and decking.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Heronswood | photo: Lore Patterson
Medium sized eclectic back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature.
Woodstock Drainage and steps
Woodstock Drainage and steps
Carpe Diem YardsCarpe Diem Yards
Photo of a large rustic sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Baltimore with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Landscaping Alongside Pools
Landscaping Alongside Pools
Treeland NurseryTreeland Nursery
Large Eagleston Hollies make for the perfect backdrop and privacy screen in the backyard by the pool. Trees planted and provided by Treeland Nursery. Visit our website to learn more. http://www.tree-land.com/trees_eagleston_holly.asp
The Blue Garden
The Blue Garden
R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape ContractorR. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor
Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
Inspiration for an expansive traditional formal full sun garden for summer in Boston with a water feature.
W38th Residence
W38th Residence
RUFprojectRUFproject
Hot tub (By Paul Sangha Landscape Architects)
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Tropical Garden in Northwood
Tropical Garden in Northwood
Garden ArtsGarden Arts
Denise Cadwallader
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Fountains
Fountains
Topcret HoustonTopcret Houston
Luis Trevino. Architect
Photo of a medium sized contemporary courtyard full sun garden for summer in Houston with a water feature and concrete paving.

Garden with a Water Feature 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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