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Garden with Decomposed Granite for Autumn Ideas and Designs

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Scandinavian Townhouse - Courtyard
Scandinavian Townhouse - Courtyard
DGK ArchitectsDGK Architects
Enhancing the rear yard of the site we integrated a sunken courtyard, making the area feel bigger and providing an extra layer of privacy from the neighbouring sites. – DGK Architects
Fire pit landscape
Fire pit landscape
Project MasterzProject Masterz
Inspiration for a small rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Austin with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Menomonee River Parkway Oasis
Menomonee River Parkway Oasis
Hawks Landscape Inc.Hawks Landscape Inc.
Photo of a traditional back garden for autumn in Milwaukee with decomposed granite and a garden path.
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
Fourth avenue modern water wise landscape features many colorful drought tolerant plants. Front yard features concrete pavers set in gravel, a circular turf type tall fescue lawn and many colorful drought tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses. Back yard features a custom fire pit with concrete seat bench and an "open ceiling". The grass was originally turf grass but switched out to artificial turf to accommodate their dog. Plants feature colorful drought tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses. Garden boxes in the right hand corner are extremely productive.
Fire pit and putting green
Fire pit and putting green
Next Generation CapitalNext Generation Capital
Outdoor entertaining space with fire pit surrounded by decomposed granite seating area and artificial turf putting green. LED string lights for lighting, concrete curbing to define the spaces and walk on bark as ground cover.
Heritage Renovation
Heritage Renovation
Architect HewsonArchitect Hewson
New revised garden path entry to the house. A small fish pond and new rockery wrap around the existing house/ The house itself is constructed of concrete tiles stacked on top of each other.
Priddis Acreage #6
Priddis Acreage #6
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our clients hired us to create a landscape for their new acreage that stays true to the native setting. We utilized natural rock, large southern Alberta native trees and plantings, with rock slabs for steps down the walkout sides of the home. The new asphalt driveway will be going in now that the landscaping is complete.
Hillside Outdoor Living With a Natural Water Feature
Hillside Outdoor Living With a Natural Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This beautiful landscape transitions into the surrounding forest seamlessly.
Design ideas for a large eclectic back garden for autumn in Denver with a pond, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet
JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet
Concept'terre PaysageConcept'terre Paysage
Photo of a medium sized modern front fully shaded garden for autumn in Bordeaux with a rockery, decomposed granite and a stone fence.
Marin County Lookout
Marin County Lookout
Parco StudioParco Studio
A mood board focused on fire pits for our client's Marin County lookout.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a fire feature and decomposed granite.
Oceanside Japanese-style Farmhouse
Oceanside Japanese-style Farmhouse
Ludwig DesignLudwig Design
Driveway appproach.
This is an example of a large world-inspired front driveway full sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Ravenna Bungalow
Ravenna Bungalow
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
This is an example of a small traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Seattle with decomposed granite.
Woods Drive - Wildlife Pond and Meadow
Woods Drive - Wildlife Pond and Meadow
New Paradigm Home and Garden, LLCNew Paradigm Home and Garden, LLC
Photo of a xeriscape garden for autumn in Portland with a rockery and decomposed granite.
A Heritage Renovation
A Heritage Renovation
Architect HewsonArchitect Hewson
New revised garden path entry to the house. A small fish pond and new rockery wrap around the existing house/ The house itself is constructed of concrete tiles stacked on top of each other.

Garden with Decomposed Granite for Autumn 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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