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Green Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Small Contemporary Garden Blackheath
Small Contemporary Garden Blackheath
Hamilton Cody Garden DesignHamilton Cody Garden Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary front driveway and private partial sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.
North Arlington Residence
North Arlington Residence
Katia Goffin GardensKatia Goffin Gardens
Sinuous Driveway - Acts as the backbone of the garden. Both the lower and upper garden are bordered by Annabelle Hydrangeas and Zelkovas planted along the asphalt driveway making the driveway recede and emphasizing a garden feel to an otherwise functional space. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY
Elton Lane Residence
Elton Lane Residence
Studio BalconesStudio Balcones
Concrete stepping stones act as both entry path and an extra parking space. Photography by Lars Frazer
Photo of a medium sized retro front driveway partial sun garden in Austin with a garden path and concrete paving.
Cazenovia Lake House
Cazenovia Lake House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Small traditional front driveway partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Omaha Landscaping CompanyOmaha Landscaping Company
Photo of a large classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Omaha with mulch.
Lawncare
Lawncare
Mirage LandscapingMirage Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Calgary with concrete paving.
Tree Lined Driveway
Tree Lined Driveway
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
Lining a driveway with trees adds dramatic ambiance to the space.
Photo of a classic front driveway and private garden in Salt Lake City with brick paving.
Asian Terrace Garden in Bristol, Virginia
Asian Terrace Garden in Bristol, Virginia
Stapleton Landscape ArchitectureStapleton Landscape Architecture
This garden space along the existing drive provided an opportunity for multi-season appeal and continuation of the Asian theme via iconic garden elements like boulders and stone lanterns - Jeff Stapleton
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe IL Formal driveway design. A mix of concrete pavers and natural bluestone. French inspired theme. By: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape Architects and Builders
Mid-Century Modern Front Yard - Cedarburg, WI
Mid-Century Modern Front Yard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our client wanted to limit the amount of lawn on her property, so we designed large planting beds to fill the space while adding color, texture, and interest. Westhauser Photography
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a medium sized bohemian courtyard driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with brick paving.
Curving Bluestone Walkway with Radius Granite Steps
Curving Bluestone Walkway with Radius Granite Steps
Natural Path LandscapingNatural Path Landscaping
Note how we always have large bluestone pieces at the edge because we lay out the pattern with AutoCAD. There are two more granite steps at the driveway. See the granite lamp post.
Modern Tuscan Estate
Modern Tuscan Estate
Perello Design & BuildPerello Design & Build
Daniel Gonzalez
Photo of an expansive classic driveway garden for spring in New York with gravel.
Driveway Contains Dry Rivers
Driveway Contains Dry Rivers
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Dry river-esque bands of rock in the driveway direct stormwater into planted spaces. This band, at the end of the drive, directs water into bright green Dwarf Coyote Bush.
Turf install
Turf install
Innovation Concrete IncInnovation Concrete Inc
-Replaced All Of The Old Concrete With Stamp Concrete -Installed New Landscaping Lighting -Installed New Turf Grass -Repainted the House
Design ideas for a large front driveway full sun garden for summer in Orange County with concrete paving.
Spanish Revival Style
Spanish Revival Style
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
We designed this sprawling landscape at our Spanish Revival style project in Rancho Santa Fe to reflect our clients' vision of a colorful planting palette to compliment the custom ceramic tile mosaics, hand made iron work, stone and tile paths and patios, and the stucco fire pit and walls. All of these features were designed and installed by Gravel To Gold, Inc.
Southern Charm
Southern Charm
Baker Design StudioBaker Design Studio
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway full sun garden in Other with a flowerbed, brick paving and a metal fence.
Colorado Springs Parade Homes
Colorado Springs Parade Homes
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This natural styled water feature brings sound and movement to the landscape.
Large traditional front driveway full sun garden for spring in Denver with brick paving and a waterfall.
Pinecrest Paradise
Pinecrest Paradise
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Inspiration for a contemporary front driveway full sun garden for spring in Miami with a pathway and concrete paving.
Design/Build- Glencoe Garden
Design/Build- Glencoe Garden
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Design ideas for a large front driveway full sun garden for summer in Chicago.

Green Driveway 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.
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