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Ted's Biodynamic Garden`
Ted's Biodynamic Garden`
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
This is an example of a large traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a vegetable patch and 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.
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape and private garden for summer in Other with mulch and a wood fence.
Hemlock Point Road
Hemlock Point Road
Tamarack NorthTamarack North
Modern, luxury, custom cottage designed by Tamarack North Ltd. for the entire family to enjoy. This unique build entails a combination of our favourite components of the traditional Muskoka style cottage as well as a modern take on landscape design. With a spectacular view of Lake Joseph and a beautiful open concept design, this home will ensure a space where memories can be made for generations. Tamarack North prides their company off of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.
Rock Staircase
Rock Staircase
NaylorscapesNaylorscapes
Ditch the hillside and use some beautiful rock stairs to access your backyard. These sandstone stairs are a great addition to any yard. This photo was taken by Alec Naylor of Naylorscapes.
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.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
Bainbridge Island Garden | Lore Patterson
This is an example of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a living wall and mulch.
Low Maintenance Gardens
Low Maintenance Gardens
Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden DesignsMary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs
Simple and elegant curb appeal for a new build. Low Maintenance for easy care and upkeep. more evergreens, for year round interest.
Design ideas for a small traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a flowerbed and mulch.
Oliver Residence
Oliver Residence
JZMK PartnersJZMK Partners
This is an example of a world-inspired side formal partial sun garden for summer in Hawaii with a garden path and mulch.
New Development Landscape Construction
New Development Landscape Construction
Westridge LandscapesWestridge Landscapes
Inspiration for an expansive front partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
Country Estates
Country Estates
Jennifer GrecoJennifer Greco
fire pit photos by Jennifer Greco
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Miami with a fire feature and mulch.
Frontyards
Frontyards
Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.
Design ideas for a large rustic front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with mulch.
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
The Herb Farm | Lore Patterson
Inspiration for a medium sized classic courtyard formal partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a vegetable patch and mulch.
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
Garden Source Inc.Garden Source Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and mulch.
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.
Low Maintenance Gardens
Low Maintenance Gardens
Mary-Jo Melnyk Garden DesignsMary-Jo Melnyk Garden Designs
Simple and elegant curb appeal for a new build. Low Maintenance for easy care and upkeep. more evergreens, for year round interest.
Small traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a flowerbed and mulch.
Gentry Residence After
Gentry Residence After
Professional Landscaping CompanyProfessional Landscaping Company
Design ideas for a medium sized rural front driveway full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Sweet Valley, PA - Pond Landscaping & Fountain
Sweet Valley, PA - Pond Landscaping & Fountain
Russell Landscape ConstructionRussell Landscape Construction
The owners of this property are hosting a wedding soon and needed some help getting the place in shape. They built this large pond by themselves and we helped them by doing the grading/seeding and landscaping around the pond. We also installed this amazing floating fountain, not only as a decorative piece, but also to aerate the pond.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Small contemporary front xeriscape garden for summer in Tampa with mulch.
MCM Look / Blending Materials
MCM Look / Blending Materials
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Pivot Gate extends the architecture of the home and conceals the side utility yard . photo by Jeffery Edward Tryon
Photo of a small retro back formal partial sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a gate, mulch and a metal fence.

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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