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Bee and Butterfly garden
Bee and Butterfly garden
Helen Rose Wilson Garden DesignHelen Rose Wilson Garden Design
Rustic back raised pond for summer in Surrey with 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
North Lakes Entrance
North Lakes Entrance
LunnScapeLunnScape
Design ideas for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden for summer in Miami with a flowerbed and mulch.
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Retaining walls are a great way to create more enjoyable outdoor space. They can be used to create level spaces for patios and outdoor living areas, planting and gardening beds, play areas, or lawn space.
Hamptons Landscape
Hamptons Landscape
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Front landscape to give this life some energy and curb appeal!
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and mulch.
Finished Designs
Finished Designs
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Photo and Design by Jill Davis
This is an example of a small traditional front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.
Up-cycled natural Beauty-WOODEND
Up-cycled natural Beauty-WOODEND
Gary Winter Landscape DesignGary Winter Landscape Design
Image by Gary Winter
Photo of a medium sized rural back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Melbourne with a pond and mulch.
Perrenial Garden + Paperbark Maple
Perrenial Garden + Paperbark Maple
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
This perennial garden is full of grasses and plants that bloom throughout the year. The specimen tree is Acer griseum (Paperbark Maple), and is known for its exfoliating copper orange bark + exceptional fall color.
Boulder Wall
Boulder Wall
UserUser
Large rustic back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Other with a retaining wall and mulch.
Raised Planter Beds
Raised Planter Beds
LandArc Landscaping & DesignLandArc Landscaping & Design
Terraced cedar wood planter beds custom built into the slope of the landscape to provide high efficiency use of space and food production. Photo by Jamie Whitney
Craftsman Transformation in Del Ray, Alexandria VA 2013
Craftsman Transformation in Del Ray, Alexandria VA 2013
Patrick Murphy Landscape DesignPatrick Murphy Landscape Design
This is a view of the back garden, behind the seat wall and the shed, with steppers providing access through the garden. The plant material includes an Eastern Redbud, Oakleaf Hydrangeas, Japanese Forest Grass, Woodland Phlox and Hosta. Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
Alternating Press Point with Butterfly Scroll on Arch Gate
Medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Raleigh with mulch.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back formal fully shaded garden for summer in Portland with mulch.
Garden Arbor
Garden Arbor
Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLCGarden Tech Horticultural Services LLC
Entrance arbor from front yard with picket fence, perennials, and folk art tractor. Photo by Bob Trainor
Inspiration for a classic front full sun garden for summer in Boston with mulch and a garden path.
Gates
Gates
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Denver with mulch.
Residential Work
Residential Work
SOLscape, LLCSOLscape, LLC
Small classic side partial sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with mulch.
The Backyard Escape
The Backyard Escape
Homely DesignHomely Design
Escape the everyday and relax in this inviting backyard retreat, complete with a fire pit and pergola for shade and ambiance.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape and private garden for summer in Other with mulch and a wood fence.
Landscaping
Landscaping
PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a flowerbed and mulch.
Rammed Earth Landscape
Rammed Earth Landscape
Solstice Design StudioSolstice Design Studio
Rammed earth landscape walls and planter as part of a water-wise native plant garden.
Small farmhouse front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Columbus with a garden path and mulch.
Hudson Bend Hilltop Estate
Hudson Bend Hilltop Estate
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
These homeowners came to us wanting to update their property with new plantings at the street, which matched the existing landscaping of the neighborhood, as well as update the various beds around their foundation. The existing beds throughout the property became overgrown and needed a bit of breathing room to allow space for the new plants to fill in. The old vegetation was ripped out and replaced with both native, and adapted plants. The wooded area in the backyard was rid of debris, and a drainage system was added using the rocks that were in their previous landscape design. Not only were the materials able to be recycled, they are now used to help prevent continued erosion of the hillside by taking the water from the sloped driveway and giving it a path toward the woods. Limestone was the chosen replacement because it is cohesive with the neighbor’s landscaping and the pre-existing stairs in the backyard. Blocks of limestone were used to line the new beds and build a new fire pit to accessorize the beautiful view!

Garden with Mulch for Summer 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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