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Modern ONE
Modern ONE
Land AestheticLand Aesthetic
Design ideas for a modern garden in San Diego.
Contemporary Moorpark
Contemporary Moorpark
Aurora OutdoorsAurora Outdoors
Photo of a large contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Frederick Street Project -- Ping Pong Table
Frederick Street Project -- Ping Pong Table
Scott Lipscomb Landscape Architect (SLLA)Scott Lipscomb Landscape Architect (SLLA)
Another angle of the ping pong table. Also included in this picture is water fountain surrounded by river rock. Photo Credit: Scott Lipscomb
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for spring in Other with a water feature and gravel.
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Contemporary Backyard
Contemporary Backyard
Vision Garden DesignVision Garden Design
The focal point of this Contemporary backyard is a outdoor fountain made from an urn embedded with Mexican river rocks.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Arbor Heights Residence
Arbor Heights Residence
Allied8Allied8
Contemporary garden in Seattle with a garden path.
Landscaping at the Water's Edge: By Wickie Rowland
Landscaping at the Water's Edge: By Wickie Rowland
Association of Professional Landscape DesignersAssociation of Professional Landscape Designers
This is an example of a garden in Other.
Robina Road
Robina Road
Cedar Springs Landscape GroupCedar Springs Landscape Group
Cameron St. Visual Story Telling
Photo of a classic back garden in Toronto.
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Chuck Ormsby Crescent
Chuck Ormsby Crescent
Cedar Springs Landscape GroupCedar Springs Landscape Group
Cameron St. Visual Story WTelling
Design ideas for a classic back garden in Toronto.
Hadfield Court
Hadfield Court
Cedar Springs Landscape GroupCedar Springs Landscape Group
Cedar Springs Landscape Group
Classic back garden in Toronto.
California Modern Eclectic
California Modern Eclectic
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Spring Hill Residence
Spring Hill Residence
Rhodes Architecture + LightRhodes Architecture + Light
Designed and built as a speculative house, the Spring Hill Residence includes 4,300 square feet of living area and a detached garage and upper level unit located in the west of market area of Kirkland. September 2000 Seattle Times/AIA Home of the Month, and awarded Best Custom Residence by the Master Builders Association, 2001.
Center Valley, PA
Center Valley, PA
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
Center Valley, PA
Center Valley, PA
Chestnut Hill Landscape ContractorsChestnut Hill Landscape Contractors
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
Ellicar Natural Pool
Ellicar Natural Pool
Ellicar PoolsEllicar Pools
Full sun garden for summer with decking.
Succulent Rock Garden
Succulent Rock Garden
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Succulent Garden.
Photo of a full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids.
Landscapes
Landscapes
MayCreek LandscapingMayCreek Landscaping
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Summer Containers
Summer Containers
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
Medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Photo of a garden in Chicago.

Garden 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.
Back Yards
Back Yards
Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.
Joe Runde
Garden in Chicago.
Tropical Flower Containers
Tropical Flower Containers
Sylvan Gardens Landscape ContractorsSylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors
Small traditional front full sun garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
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