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Garden with Gravel and Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape
Drought Tolerant Lush Landscape
Treehouse Landscape DesignTreehouse Landscape Design
Design by Taryn Tree
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
Michelle's Garden
Michelle's Garden
The Form Firm Inc.The Form Firm Inc.
Enclosed raised garden bed outfitted with pergola and lattice for climbing vegetables. Fenced in to keep out deer and other vegetable hungry critters. Constructed out of Douglas fir and coated with a UV protector to prevent sun bleaching. Irrigation with timers installed for easy watering.
South Lamar Contemporary
South Lamar Contemporary
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
＃033　オープンとクローズドと
＃033　オープンとクローズドと
Green Scape Lab（GSL）Green Scape Lab（GSL）
H HOUSE　ガーデン＆エクステリア工事　Photo by Green Scape Lab（GSL）　
Design ideas for a medium sized courtyard full sun garden for spring in Other with gravel and a wood fence.
Low Water Love
Low Water Love
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Tiered of the looking out at a shabby brown lawn in their front yard and unwilling to use the water to keep it green these homeowners decided to go for something different. The wife in this household worked from home and was motivated to have a better view from her home office. As an enthusiastic bird watcher, I wanted to give her a view that included happy birds fluttering about. The husband was annoyed by the fact that some of the neighbors allowed their dogs to use this corner lot a toilet without having the curtesy of cleaning up after them. My job was to create a low water landscape (also known as xeriscape) that attracted birds, bees and butterflies but kept the dogs off. We started with directing down spouts in to catch basins called infiltration swales. These swales capture water storing it in the soil where it can be accessed by plants months after the rains have stopped. Then we integrated primarily California native plants and succulents into the design. Special attention was payed to the water needs of the plants and the ideal growing conditions for each species so that the combination of earthworks and plant choice and placement this landscape can get by with zero supplemental irrigation after the period of establishment this landscape. By incorporating flowering California native plants, native birds and insects flocked to the site in a neighborhood otherwise dominated by lifeless landscapes. By surrounding the garden with decomposed granite and succulents we created a space that was unpleasant and unappealing for dogs to relive themselves while remaining appealing to more human sensibilities. Today this property sits on the corner in a suburban neighborhood of Goleta, California. Hopefully serving as inspiration to take out lawns and build beautiful gardens that work to integrate the man made landscape with the natural ecosystem in which it is built.
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a rockery and decorative stones.
Front Yard Low Maintenance Garden Design
Front Yard Low Maintenance Garden Design
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
Landscape Logic created a very colorful but drought-tolerant and low-water use garden in the front yard. It has accent landscape lighting to showcase the plants and trees at night.
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary back full sun garden in Phoenix with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a rockery and decorative stones.
Steel and Limestone Retaining Walls
Steel and Limestone Retaining Walls
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Locally-quarried decomposed granite provides an easy-care surface for a seating area with custom steel fire pit. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Table2GardenTable2Garden
Medium sized traditional back garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
Retaining Garden
Retaining Garden
Elaine M. JohnsonElaine M. Johnson
Photo of a large traditional back fully shaded garden in Boston with a retaining wall and gravel.
Lyon Estate in Estancia
Lyon Estate in Estancia
Desert Foothills LandscapeDesert Foothills Landscape
Scott Sandler
This is an example of a large back xeriscape garden in Phoenix with gravel.
Xeriscape Lanscaping in Austin, TX
Xeriscape Lanscaping in Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
Variable height, rustic stands topped with steel planters containing drought-resistant vegetation. Surrounded by a gravel bed containing further low water plants. Complete installation resists weed infestation and requires little maintenance. The entire garden is separated from grass by subtle steel retainers for easier lawn care.
Xeriscape
Xeriscape
Drip Landscape and Tree ServiceDrip Landscape and Tree Service
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in Austin with gravel.
A tranquil abode
A tranquil abode
Bayon GardensBayon Gardens
Landscape design: Bayon Gardens Photography: Tim Turner
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in Melbourne with a fire feature and gravel.
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Photo of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a potted garden and gravel.
zocala san clemente
zocala san clemente
Urban LandscapeUrban Landscape
Jeri Koegel
Contemporary sloped full sun garden in Orange County with a retaining wall and gravel.
River Knoll
River Knoll
Outdoor LifestylesOutdoor Lifestyles
Design ideas for a classic back formal pergola in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Classical Aerie Point
Classical Aerie Point
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
Westphalen Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse driveway partial sun garden in Burlington with gravel.

Garden with Gravel and 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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