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Garden with Mulch for Spring Ideas and Designs

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Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with mulch and a flowerbed.
Ranch Picnic Entertainment Area
Ranch Picnic Entertainment Area
Céladon Designs, Inc.Céladon Designs, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary back full sun garden for spring in Santa Barbara with a garden path and mulch.
Gardens/Landscaping
Gardens/Landscaping
J & C Masonry & Landscaping, Inc.J & C Masonry & Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front full sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Classic Estate Garden
Classic Estate Garden
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Exterior Worlds was contracted by the Bretches family of West Memorial to assist in a renovation project that was already underway. The family had decided to add on to their house and to have an outdoor kitchen constructed on the property. To enhance these new constructions, the family asked our firm to develop a formal landscaping design that included formal gardens, new vantage points, and a renovated pool that worked to center and unify the aesthetic of the entire back yard. The ultimate goal of the project was to create a clear line of site from every vantage point of the yard. By removing trees in certain places, we were able to create multiple zones of interest that visually complimented each other from a variety of positions. These positions were first mapped out in the landscape master plan, and then connected by a granite gravel walkway that we constructed. Beginning at the entrance to the master bedroom, the walkway stretched along the perimeter of the yard and connected to the outdoor kitchen. Another major keynote of this formal landscaping design plan was the construction of two formal parterre gardens in each of the far corners of the yard. The gardens were identical in size and constitution. Each one was decorated by a row of three limestone urns used as planters for seasonal flowers. The vertical impact of the urns added a Classical touch to the parterre gardens that created a sense of stately appeal counter punctual to the architecture of the house. In order to allow visitors to enjoy this Classic appeal from a variety of focal points, we then added trail benches at key locations along the walkway. Some benches were installed immediately to one side of each garden. Others were placed at strategically chosen intervals along the path that would allow guests to sit down and enjoy a view of the pool, the house, and at least one of the gardens from their particular vantage point. To centralize the aesthetic formality of the formal landscaping design, we also renovated the existing swimming pool. We replaced the old tile and enhanced the coping and water jets that poured into its interior. This allowed the swimming pool to function as a more active landscaping element that better complimented the remodeled look of the home and the new formal gardens. The redesigned path, with benches, tables, and chairs positioned at key points along its thoroughfare, helped reinforced the pool’s role as an aesthetic focal point of formal design that connected the entirety of the property into a more unified presentation of formal curb appeal. To complete our formal landscaping design, we added accents to our various keynotes. Japanese yew hedges were planted behind the gardens for added dimension and appeal. We also placed modern sculptures in strategic points that would aesthetically balance the classic tone of the garden with the newly renovated architecture of the home and the pool. Zoysia grass was added to the edges of the gardens and pathways to soften the hard lines of the parterre gardens and walkway.
Visually quiet black stained board fence transitions to open hogwire fence
Visually quiet black stained board fence transitions to open hogwire fence
Village Landscape ArchitectureVillage Landscape Architecture
Modern home landscape design in Sonoma County. Low black wood fence provides a barrier that is also inviting.
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway partial sun garden fence for spring in Other with mulch and a wood fence.
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.
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.
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.
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
County Farmhouse
County Farmhouse
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Silo base ans split rail fencing planted out with perennials.
Photo of an expansive rural back full sun garden for spring in New York with mulch and a garden path.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Curb Appeal Design LLCCurb Appeal Design LLC
Mansions in May
Inspiration for an expansive victorian front formal full sun garden for spring in New York with a potted garden and mulch.
Simply Elegant!!
Simply Elegant!!
Gorski LandscapingGorski Landscaping
Unique style adding variation of spring and fall colors , Korean lilac and pink mums
Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with mulch.
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Farmington, Ct. landscape 1
Old Farms Landscaping Inc.Old Farms Landscaping Inc.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a retaining wall and mulch.
Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border
Formal Shade Garden - Spring in South Border
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Shade perennial border in spring using spring-blooming plants that will give way to maturing summer species. Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba', Camassia, Columbine. Design, execution, photo - Susan Irving
Chicken Coop in rural Santa Barbara farm setting
Chicken Coop in rural Santa Barbara farm setting
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Orinda Rustic Entryway
Orinda Rustic Entryway
Leigh DesignsLeigh Designs
Small rustic front partial sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and mulch.
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden for spring in Miami with a water feature and mulch.
Hardscape and Pool Design
Hardscape and Pool Design
Southern Elegance Design and LandscapeSouthern Elegance Design and Landscape
Steve York
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for spring in Atlanta with a garden path and mulch.
seasonal color
seasonal color
City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
Medium sized traditional back formal fully shaded garden for spring in Providence with a garden path and mulch.
Wood Privacy Fence
Wood Privacy Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
Spindle Top Wood Privacy Fence
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in Raleigh with mulch.

Garden with Mulch for Spring 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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