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Garden with Gravel and Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Saffron Tower
Saffron Tower
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Traditional full sun garden in Other with a water feature, gravel and a stone fence.
Lytle Road - Bainbridge Island
Lytle Road - Bainbridge Island
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
Photo of a contemporary garden for autumn in Seattle with gravel.
Woodcote garden
Woodcote garden
Joanne Winn Garden DesignJoanne Winn Garden Design
Nicola Stocken-Tomkins
This is an example of a rural back full sun garden in London with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Front Garden - Court Lane
Front Garden - Court Lane
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Medium sized contemporary front driveway garden in London with gravel.
English Jewel Box
English Jewel Box
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Japanese style landscaping
Japanese style landscaping
Dabah Landscape DesignsDabah Landscape Designs
Design ideas for a classic sloped garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
MILL VALLEY MODERN GARDEN
BRADANINI & ASSOCIATESBRADANINI & ASSOCIATES
POTS & HORIZONTAL BOARD FENCE, BRADANINI
Photo of a modern back garden fence in San Francisco with gravel and a wood fence.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Photo of a large classic back partial sun garden in Minneapolis with mulch.
Fence& Gate @ Marina Del Ray
Fence& Gate @ Marina Del Ray
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Clear Redwood Fence & Gate
Medium sized farmhouse front driveway full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and gravel.
Planter and Path
Planter and Path
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Inspiration for a contemporary full sun garden in Austin with a raised bed and gravel.
Landscape Work
Landscape Work
Integrity Landscape Services LLC.Integrity Landscape Services LLC.
Photo of a small traditional back partial sun garden in Austin with mulch.
Franklin
Franklin
William Howard StudioWilliam Howard Studio
Contemporary back partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Josephine Remodel
Josephine Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
wa design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with gravel and a vegetable patch.
Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
Garden arbor and picket fence separate the side yard from the front yard creating outdoor rooms. The view to the front yard frames a sitting area with Adirondack chairs. Photo by Bob Trainor
Phinney Energy Remodel
Phinney Energy Remodel
FivedotFivedot
A sequence of new fencing at the entry creates a sense of privacy from a busy street. Photo by Cleary O'Farrell
Photo of a contemporary front garden fence in Seattle with gravel.
Greenville, DE Landscape
Greenville, DE Landscape
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back formal fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with gravel and a garden path.
Green Wall
Green Wall
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard. Amelia B. Lima
This is an example of a contemporary side garden in San Diego with gravel.
Modern ADU
Modern ADU
McDunn ADUsMcDunn ADUs
Design ideas for a contemporary partial sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
PixelProFoto
This is an example of a medium sized retro back formal partial sun pergola in San Diego with a potted garden and gravel.
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional back partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.

Garden with Gravel and Mulch 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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