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Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden fence in London with a wood fence.
Whiltshire Manor House Guest Rooms
Whiltshire Manor House Guest Rooms
Steven Dance PhotographySteven Dance Photography
17th Century Whilshire Manor House garden. Phototgraphy by www.stevendance.com
Inspiration for a rural garden in Wiltshire.
River Garden Hampton Court
River Garden Hampton Court
Sustainable LandscapesSustainable Landscapes
Design ideas for a classic garden in London.
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1930's Family Home
1930's Family Home
Alberts House LtdAlberts House Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary garden fence in London.
Oaks Farm Cottage
Oaks Farm Cottage
Stephane Lustig Garden DesignStephane Lustig Garden Design
Farmhouse garden seating in Other.
Saffron Tower
Saffron Tower
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Traditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Contemporary full sun garden fence in Glasgow with a wood fence.
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Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Small classic side garden in Dorset.
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
Colorful North-Facing Front Yard
Colorful North-Facing Front Yard
Nature's Perspective LandscapingNature's Perspective Landscaping
North-facing outdoor spaces are typically shady, but that doesn't mean you can't get anything to grow there. Here, a north-facing front yard bursts with spring color, with Japanese Maples, Azaleas and spring-flowering daffodils. In the forefront, summer-blooming Globe Alliums and Shrub Roses, situated in a sunnier spot, will continue the colorful display when summer arrives.
Family Garden in Putney
Family Garden in Putney
Ruth Willmott AssociatesRuth Willmott Associates
Ruth Willmott
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal garden in London.
West Norwood Family Garden
West Norwood Family Garden
Tracey Parker Landscape Design LtdTracey Parker Landscape Design Ltd
This family garden was redesigned to gives a sense of space for both adults and children at the same time the clients were extending their home. The view of the garden was enhanced by an oversized picture window from the kitchen onto the garden. This informed the design of the iroko pergola which has a BBQ area to catch the evening sun. The wood was stained to match the picture window allowing continuity between the house and garden. Existing roses were relocated to climb the uprights and a Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ was planted immediately outside the window to give floral impact during the winter months which it did beautifully in its first year. The Kiwi clients desired a lot of evergreen structure which helped to define areas. Designboard ‘Greenwich’ was specified to lighten the shaded terrace and provide a long-lasting, low-maintenance surface. The front garden was also reorganised to give it some clarity of design with a Kiwi sense of welcome. The kitchen was featured in Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine, March 2019, if you would like to see more.
Countryside Garden Design
Countryside Garden Design
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
Photo of a classic back garden in London with a garden path.
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.
Inspiration for a small contemporary garden in Surrey.
Lake Washington
Lake Washington
UserUser
M&K Gardens
This is an example of a contemporary sloped garden seating in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Shady Town Garden
Shady Town Garden
Jilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden DesignJilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden Design
Small shady town garden design that encloses the small space. Unusual artefacts provide highlights and planting is woodland in style. Making use of existing plants, I added shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ferns for year round planting interest.
Oasis
Oasis
SlowgardenSlowgarden
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Marseille.
Hampton Court Flower Show Garden 2018
Hampton Court Flower Show Garden 2018
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Our 2018 Hampton Court Flower Show Garden created for our sponsor in Charleston South Carolina and Brand USA. The garden received a Silver-Gilt RHS Medal.

Garden 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.
LONDON - Notting Hill
LONDON - Notting Hill
CityscapersCityscapers
Nigel Gomme
Photo of a large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden in London with decking and a garden path.
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
Entertaining garden in Blackheath
Simon Orchard Garden DesignSimon Orchard Garden Design
Simon Orchard
Contemporary garden in Hampshire.
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