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Contemporary courtyard
Contemporary courtyard
SeedOnceSown LtdSeedOnceSown Ltd
This striking modern house had an unloved outdoor space with a large overhanging tree and dominant brick wall. We rejuvenated with new paving, porcelain cladding and a few choice plants for a contemporary look to complement the house. The addition of a living wall completes the transformation
Asian Landscape
Asian Landscape
Photo of a world-inspired garden in Other.
Wood Fence
Wood Fence
Unique Fence & GateUnique Fence & Gate
Design ideas for an expansive traditional back full sun garden in Dallas with concrete paving.
Gates
Gates
J J Fencing-DecksJ J Fencing-Decks
Asian inspired fence and arbor.
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in Denver.
Meditation Courtyard
Meditation Courtyard
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired garden in Austin with gravel and a retaining wall.
Weessies
Weessies
Land Mechanics, Inc.Land Mechanics, Inc.
Cedar fence and planter boxes photo by Bronwyn Miller
Photo of a small eclectic back partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a living wall.
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
Limerick Lane Nagambi
Limerick Lane Nagambi
Clapham Landscape ArchitectureClapham Landscape Architecture
Large country formal full sun pergola for autumn in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Exterior view of wood gate with Bronze Thumb Latch
Exterior view of wood gate with Bronze Thumb Latch
360 Yardware360 Yardware
This project was a labor of love by the homeowner. He built the fencing and gate himself and was searching for just the right gate hardware to outfit the cedar gate. He chose the Dark Bronze 8” Thumb Latch with Straight Drop Bar. It seems like the perfect choice for their gate’s design.
Highgate Garden
Highgate Garden
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
The clients of this Highgate Garden contacted London Garden Designer in Dec 2011, after seeing some of my work in House and Garden Magazine. They had recently moved into the house and were keen to have the garden ready for summer. The brief was fairly open, although one specific request was for a Garden Lodge to be used as a Gym and art room. This was something that would require planning permission so I set this in motion whilst I got on with designing the rest of the garden. The ground floor of the house opened out onto a deck that was one metre from the lawn level, and felt quite exposed to the surrounding neighbours. The garden also sloped across its width by about 1.5 m, so I needed to incorporate this into the design.
Modern Fence/Gate
Modern Fence/Gate
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Rocco Nardelli
Inspiration for a modern garden in Portland.
Great Design Plants
Great Design Plants
Le jardinetLe jardinet
The paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a true four season star with stunning cinnamon colored exfoliating bark being a winter highlight Le jardinet
This is an example of a classic garden in Seattle.
Eichler 2
Eichler 2
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Design ideas for a retro garden in San Francisco.
Modern Lines Fencing Enclosure
Modern Lines Fencing Enclosure
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Varying sized slats give this clean and simple gate extra dimension
Inspiration for a modern side garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path.
Japanese Modern
Japanese Modern
Sacred Space Garden Design IncSacred Space Garden Design Inc
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Rosewood PVC Vinyl Privacy Wood Grain Fence from Illusions Fence
Rosewood PVC Vinyl Privacy Wood Grain Fence from Illusions Fence
Illusions Vinyl FenceIllusions Vinyl Fence
This Illusions PVC vinyl fence looks just like real wood with the low maintenance of vinyl. Rosewood (W104) Grand Illusions Vinyl WoodBond tongue and groove privacy fence (V300-6) from Illusions Vinyl Fence. Such a terrific backyard and pool area idea. Your home decor will never be the same. This is a good neighbor fence on steroids. Illusions Vinyl Fence is the best fence company in the industry. Come find out why.
Ka Hale
Ka Hale
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Mark Ammen
Large world-inspired courtyard full sun garden in Hawaii with mulch.
Point Lonsdale II
Point Lonsdale II
Stonehouse + Irons ArchitectureStonehouse + Irons Architecture
Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.
Putney
Putney
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
A contemporary garden for a family in South London. The planting is naturalistic and wildlife friendly, softening the sharp geometry employed in the hard landscaping. Seen here in summer with the echinacea, echinops and kniphofia in full bloom.
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Medium sized urban back garden in Other with a potted garden and concrete paving.

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.
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