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Garden with Mulch and Decking Ideas and Designs

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Campbell Landscape Bay Area's Landscape Design, Custom Construction & Management
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Barboursville Project
Barboursville Project
Everman Designs, LLCEverman Designs, LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front driveway partial sun garden in Huntington with a garden path and mulch.
Detailed Landscape
Detailed Landscape
Detailed LandscapeDetailed Landscape
Photo of a large rustic back full sun garden in Denver with mulch.
Color Me Hosta
Color Me Hosta
gardenUP®gardenUP®
Photo of a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with a garden path and mulch.
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL
Envy Landscape Design Inc.Envy Landscape Design Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a retaining wall and decking.
The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home
The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Design ideas for an expansive classic back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a climbing frame and mulch.
Terraced Yards
Terraced Yards
Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden for spring in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.
Alderbook Lane Gardens
Alderbook Lane Gardens
Larkspur DesignLarkspur Design
Meghan Farrell
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and mulch.
Shade Garden
Shade Garden
The Secret GardenersThe Secret Gardeners
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back garden in Orange County with a water feature and mulch.
Downtown Denver Rooftop
Downtown Denver Rooftop
Lifescape Colorado.Lifescape Colorado.
Contemporary roof garden in Denver with decking.
Poolside in New Albany
Poolside in New Albany
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
This is an example of a large classic back partial sun garden in Columbus with mulch.
Flagstone Path Lined in Thyme
Flagstone Path Lined in Thyme
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme) creates an excellent ground cover between the flagstone pavers in this unique garden pathway.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Sloped Front Garden with Curb Appeal - Low-Water/Deer Resistant - Northern Calif
Sloped Front Garden with Curb Appeal - Low-Water/Deer Resistant - Northern Calif
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This sloped hillside has been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures present in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low-water, low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. Some photos were taken just after installation and others 2 couple of years later.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Bainbridge island garden | lore patterson
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with mulch.
Bellevue Backyard Makeover and Outdoor Structure
Bellevue Backyard Makeover and Outdoor Structure
Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLCUrban Oasis Design & Construction LLC
The main goals of this project was to make it more usable and enjoyable for the owner, to reduce maintenance and to created a covered area for enjoyment year-round. This design also kept the family's new puppy in mind - fencing it in for safety and planting with careful consideration of plants that are safe for dogs. The winding pathway for humans is reminiscent of a stream bed and there is also a narrow perimeter fence specifically for the pup! Ben Park
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Low water and rock
Low water and rock
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with mulch.
Wood Fencing
Wood Fencing
National Fence Systems, Inc.National Fence Systems, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back garden in New York with mulch.
Secret Gardens
Secret Gardens
Oliver Design AssociatesOliver Design Associates
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and mulch.
Stone Walls & Stonework
Stone Walls & Stonework
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.

Garden with Mulch and Decking 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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