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Landscape - Spruce Moose Lodge
Landscape - Spruce Moose Lodge
Liv4 ArchitectureLiv4 Architecture
A blend of different rock types adds interest to the tiered retaining wall. Stone steps wind their way down and lead to a boathouse and a cozy beachfront.
Stone Terrace
Stone Terrace
Gilmore Landscape ArchitectureGilmore Landscape Architecture
Robert Gilmore
Large contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and mulch.
Backyard Pool Buffer
Backyard Pool Buffer
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Areca Palm, with dwarf Alocasia and cordylines. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Backyard Pool Buffer
Backyard Pool Buffer
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Who says shade gardens can't be colorful with a mix of cordylines, congo plants and dwarf xanadu makes for great multi layered clustering plants. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Manupelli
Manupelli
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path and mulch.
Garden Redo
Garden Redo
UserUser
Now the space is a well organized highly productive organic vegetable garden. The deer no longer can get in and the heavy clay soil is no longer a problem.
Raised Garden Bed
Raised Garden Bed
PermaScapes Unlimited IncPermaScapes Unlimited Inc
Inspiration for a large back formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with a potted garden and mulch.
Prairie Stream
Prairie Stream
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
8,000 gallons per hour pondless waterfall with 14' stream.
Medium sized modern back fully shaded garden for summer in Kansas City with a water feature and mulch.
Florida Residential Landscape
Florida Residential Landscape
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
Mike Flaugh
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in Miami with a retaining wall and mulch.
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Dutchess County Farmhouse
Ann Brooke Landscape DesignAnn Brooke Landscape Design
Unpeeled cedar fence
This is an example of a large rustic back formal full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Mill St. Streetscape
Mill St. Streetscape
Studio FoliosaStudio Foliosa
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical side xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Denver with a desert look and mulch.
Lot 7 (211 Amity Way) AVALON PLACE
Lot 7 (211 Amity Way) AVALON PLACE
Ballard Fine HomesBallard Fine Homes
Dual water feature.
Medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a waterfall and mulch.
Arbors & Trellises
Arbors & Trellises
Indian Rock LandscapesIndian Rock Landscapes
Backyard trellis Orinda, CA.
This is an example of a small classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and mulch.
Plantings
Plantings
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
Small classic front fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with mulch.
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
The galvanized trough planters serve as a focal point and provide an easy way to plant seasonal herbs, greens, berries and flowers. Good planting mix means there is no shovel needed--just scoop the dirt aside and plant the rest of the rooted herbs from the store. The center trough grows golden raspberries, lettuce and herbs. The chicken wire keeps squirrels from damaging the raspberry stalks.
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Wetlands in Clarkefield with curved timber boardwalk, beautiful planting and waterfalls.
Photo of an expansive back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a waterfall and mulch.
SE Portland Residence
SE Portland Residence
Barbara Simon Landscape DesignBarbara Simon Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Portland with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and mulch.
Up-cycled natural Beauty - WOODEND
Up-cycled natural Beauty - WOODEND
Gary Winter Landscape DesignGary Winter Landscape Design
Image by Gary Winter
Medium sized farmhouse back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Melbourne with a pond and mulch.
Spring Carpet
Spring Carpet
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a medium sized rural back formal full sun garden for summer in Burlington with a garden path and mulch.
Lose the Lawn - Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo, CA - Landscape Alternative Ideas
Lose the Lawn - Sleepy Hollow, San Anselmo, CA - Landscape Alternative Ideas
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
San Anselmo, Sleepy Hollow, CA - Lawn replaced with DG, Decomposed Granite and a stately arbor with low water plantings. More project photos: http://www.houzz.com/projects/13169//mediterranean-garden-in-san-anselmo-ca © photos and design: Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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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