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Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Modern Small Orinda Garden
Modern Small Orinda Garden
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Photo of a small modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in San Francisco with decorative stones and a wood fence.
Washington County
Washington County
Washington County LandscapesWashington County Landscapes
A dry creek bed allows for a bridged, walkway down to the lake and a direction for the excess water from rains to drain.
Expansive rural side garden in Houston with a pathway and decorative stones.
Small Garden Cambridgeshire
Small Garden Cambridgeshire
Graham A.Pavey Garden & Landscape DesignGraham A.Pavey Garden & Landscape Design
This pergola splits the garden between the vegetable garden and the ornmental one. It alos frames the walk to a small sitting area remote from the main patio.
After 08
After 08
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a desert look and decorative stones.
Gardner Residence
Gardner Residence
Frederico Landscape ManagementFrederico Landscape Management
Beautiful cascading water feature, paver patio, stone walkways, and a variety of shrubs and perennials
Medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with decorative stones.
Front Yard With Mature Trees
Front Yard With Mature Trees
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
We added garden beds, a stream, and a fire feature around the existing mature trees.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional front garden in Salt Lake City with a pond and decorative stones.
BENGE RESIDENCE
BENGE RESIDENCE
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Medium sized back xeriscape garden in San Diego with decorative stones.
The Sea Garden - award winning Show Garden at Gardeners' World Live 2021
The Sea Garden - award winning Show Garden at Gardeners' World Live 2021
Chasing Arcadia Garden DesignChasing Arcadia Garden Design
An award winning show garden inspired by Aldeburgh beach in Suffolk. The garden includes a sunken seating area with sand floor, a 'fisherman's hut' outdoor bar and kitchen, an upturned boat seat and driftwood screen. This style of garden would be ideal for a coastal property.
UPDATED LANDSCAPE
UPDATED LANDSCAPE
koolbeanzzzzkoolbeanzzzz
Quan Yin, Buddha
World-inspired front xeriscape full sun garden in Miami with decorative stones.
New Build Country Garden
New Build Country Garden
Graduate Gardeners LtdGraduate Gardeners Ltd
This is a stunning new garden designed by Mark Draper and the Graduate Gardeners team of expert builders
Photo of an expansive traditional garden in Gloucestershire with decorative stones.
Hillside garden retreat
Hillside garden retreat
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Natural stone steps meander up through hillside garden.
Design ideas for a world-inspired back garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and decorative stones.
Meet the Angles
Meet the Angles
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Side landscaping Gold rush peeble (for trampoline area)
Contemporary side partial sun garden in Auckland with an outdoor sport court, a garden path, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Outdoor Pool Deck
Outdoor Pool Deck
Grays StudioGrays Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized side fully shaded garden in Other with decorative stones and a stone fence.
Walled Vegetable Garden
Walled Vegetable Garden
Graduate Gardeners LtdGraduate Gardeners Ltd
A new build walled vegetable garden in the heart of the Cotswolds created by the Graduate Gardeners team
This is an example of a large back formal garden in Gloucestershire with a raised bed and decorative stones.
Natural Rock Features
Natural Rock Features
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Melissa Jones Photography
Inspiration for a garden in Seattle with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Wooten Backyard Living
Wooten Backyard Living
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
These homeowners were looking to up their hosting game by modernizing their property to create the ultimate entertainment space. A custom outdoor kitchen was added with a top of the line Delta Heat grill and a special nook for a Big Green Egg. Flagstone was added to create asymmetrical walkways throughout the yard that extended into a ring around the fire pit. Four rectangular trellises were added along the fence and shed, with an all metal pergola located at the back of the pool. This unique structure immediately draws the eye and adds a playful, artistic element to the rest of the space. The use of various sized rocks, gravel, and flagstone give a rough texture that creates a symbiosis with the metalwork. Silver Falls Dichondra creates a beautiful contrast to the rocks and can be found all over the property along with various other grasses, ferns, and agave. A large area of gravel rests on the side of the house, giving the client room to park a recreational vehicle. In front, a privacy fence was added along one of the property lines, leading into a drought resistant, eco-friendly section of yard. This fence, coupled with a giant boulder, doubles as a safety precaution in case drivers miss the turn and run into their lawn. This updated landscaping adds an effortless flow for guests to move from the front yard to the back while creating a very open, welcoming feel to all who enter.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Montreal Building Services Inc.Montreal Building Services Inc.
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in Montreal with a garden path, decorative stones and a wood fence.
SwimPond - Rutland
SwimPond - Rutland
Michael Wheat Group LtdMichael Wheat Group Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Other with a pond and decorative stones.
Low-water drycreek garden
Low-water drycreek garden
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Dry creek with CA native juncus
Front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Small Waterfall with Small pond
Small Waterfall with Small pond
Proud PondsProud Ponds
Granite boulders, cypress mulch, faux logs, skimmer, aquablox
This is an example of a small mediterranean back formal full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a waterfall and decorative stones.

Garden with Decorative Stones 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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