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Lancaster woodland home and garden
Lancaster woodland home and garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Hanselman Landscape and Gardens
Design ideas for a large traditional garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
Arbors: Architectural Artwork
Arbors: Architectural Artwork
B. Gordon Builders, Inc.B. Gordon Builders, Inc.
Follow the path under the arbor to your private sanctuary. Landscape design by Peter Koenig: Peter Koenig Design
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a water feature and mulch.
Bellevue Water Feature Design
Bellevue Water Feature Design
Environmental Construction, Inc.Environmental Construction, Inc.
Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA
Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion
Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion
Trilogy PartnersTrilogy Partners
Japanese Garden with Hot Springs outdoor soaking tub. Landscape Design by Chad Guinn. Photo Roger Wade Photography The Rocky Regions best and boldest example of Western - Mountain - Asian fusion. Featured in Architectural Digest May 2010
Fountainscapes
Fountainscapes
AquascapeAquascape
Fountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Water Features
Water Features
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Classic back raised pond in Seattle with a water feature and decorative stones.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Photo of a contemporary back garden in DC Metro with a water feature.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer LLC Pool finish is PebbleSheen.
Large classic back garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gravel Courtyad - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens
Gravel Courtyad - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Gravel Courtyard - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens - boulder settings - step-over walkway - Front entry
Design ideas for a classic front garden in Portland with a water feature.
Stanford Garden
Stanford Garden
Richard KramerRichard Kramer
Design ideas for a traditional back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a water feature and decorative stones.
Photo Gallery various projects
Photo Gallery various projects
JSL Landscape Design BuildJSL Landscape Design Build
Photo of a garden in Phoenix with a water feature.
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Modern back garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Design Build: Tuscan Residence at The Bridges of RSF
Design Build: Tuscan Residence at The Bridges of RSF
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Design ideas for a mediterranean front full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and brick paving.
Rockcliff
Rockcliff
Fine Focus PhotographyFine Focus Photography
Tre Dunham
Design ideas for an eclectic garden in Austin with a water feature and decking.
Lot 82
Lot 82
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
This Hawaiian home takes nature to the interior by highlighting custom items like concrete bathtubs and sinks. The large, pocket doors create the walls to this home--walls that can be added and removed as desired. This Kukio home rests on the sunny side of the Big Island and serves as a perfect example of our style, blending the outdoors with the inside of a home.
Woodland Pond
Woodland Pond
Designscape Horticultural ServicesDesignscape Horticultural Services
Koi pond at the edge of the woods. Photo Credit - Designscape
Photo of a traditional garden in Indianapolis with a water feature.
Jason Backyard
Jason Backyard
EnviroscapeLAEnviroscapeLA
This water Garden, surrounded by a California native garden was installed by EnviroscapeLA
Traditional back garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
An Urban Oasis
An Urban Oasis
Lotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden CenterLotus Gardenscapes & Bloom Garden Center
Jeeheon Cho
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Detroit with a water feature.
Exteriorscapes
Exteriorscapes
CSDesign llcCSDesign llc
Contemporary garden in Seattle with a water feature.

Garden with a Water Feature 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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