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Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Portland Landscaping Outdoor Living
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Raised garden beds, stone garden beds, fence, vegetable garden, flower garden
Photo of a classic garden fence in Portland.
Walks, Walls and Steps
Walks, Walls and Steps
King LandscapingKing Landscaping
Design ideas for a classic garden in Atlanta with a rockery.
Eastern Influence
Eastern Influence
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone LandscapesDean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes
Rolling Stone Landscapes
Design ideas for a contemporary garden fence in Sydney.
Park Hill Backyard Firepit
Park Hill Backyard Firepit
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Denver backyard firepit photo courtesy of landscape connection
Inspiration for a traditional back garden in Denver with a fire feature and brick paving.
Cunius
Cunius
Macht ArchitectureMacht Architecture
Photo of a large rustic side garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
Paddington - Courtyard
Paddington - Courtyard
The Small GardenThe Small Garden
www.thesmallgarden.com.au
Vintage back partial sun garden in Brisbane with a potted garden.
My garden
My garden
brucelebrucele
Designed and photographed by Q. Le
World-inspired garden in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Private Residence with Koi Pond -1
Private Residence with Koi Pond -1
Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLCEhrich & Ehrich Construction LLC
Photo of a world-inspired garden in New York.
Gazebo
Gazebo
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) Landscape Construction Completed by Fairfield House & Garden Company
Kauai Residence
Kauai Residence
Designscape Inc.Designscape Inc.
Sealight Studios Kauai
Inspiration for a world-inspired back garden in Hawaii with a rockery.
Nixon Gardens
Nixon Gardens
Jan Enright CreationsJan Enright Creations
Wes Stearns
Design ideas for a traditional side garden in Charlotte.
Fountainscapes
Fountainscapes
AquascapeAquascape
Fountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Stone Manor House
Stone Manor House
Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.
Design ideas for a farmhouse garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
Spokane Valley Oasis
Spokane Valley Oasis
Clearwater Summit GroupClearwater Summit Group
Clearwater Summit Group, Inc.
This is an example of a traditional garden in Seattle with a water feature.
Provo River Estate
Provo River Estate
Platinum Landscape & PoolsPlatinum Landscape & Pools
A beautiful playhouse for the children is complete with a water wheel.
Design ideas for a classic garden in Salt Lake City with a water feature.
Casey Key Estate Landscape
Casey Key Estate Landscape
Grants GardensGrants Gardens
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in Tampa with a water feature.
Cord Shiflet Lake Austin Playhouse
Cord Shiflet Lake Austin Playhouse
Cord ShifletCord Shiflet
Inspiration for a traditional front driveway fully shaded garden for autumn in Austin.
New Montecito house
New Montecito house
Calvin DesignCalvin Design
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Santa Barbara with a pond.
Rancho Alamar
Rancho Alamar
Lane Goodkind Landscape ArchitectLane Goodkind Landscape Architect
The entrance to the estate on the Gaviota Coast near Santa Barbara. Pino Noir vineyard on the right and lavender on the left (Lavandula 'Provence'), chip seal driveway, all surrounded by Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) Lane Goodkind photo www.lanegoodkind.com
Irvine
Irvine
Design Focus InternationalDesign Focus International
© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com
Inspiration for a large traditional back full sun garden steps in Other with natural stone paving.

Green 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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