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Permaculture Kitchen Garden - Herb Spiral
Permaculture Kitchen Garden - Herb Spiral
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
An herb spiral allows for more plants than a straight line. Edible greens are arranged in patterns. A food forest is in the background and features japanese plum, pineapple guava, chilean wintergreen, blueberries, and native plants. Bark edging by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation www.jwlic.com Garden shed by Jane Hart-Meyer www.janesbackyard.com Photo by: Amy Whitworth
Remenham Hill
Remenham Hill
Rory Andrews Landscape DesignRory Andrews Landscape Design
R Andrews The brief was to re-line and re-edge an existing pond, whilst completely remodelling and replanting the surrounding borders. Existing Iris sibirica was used as a basis for the planting palette; the lush foliage mimicking natural grassy riverbanks. The inclusion of blues, pinks and reds of all tones provides colour and interest throughout the growing season.
Elizabethan Manor House - Wadia Associates, Design + Build
Elizabethan Manor House - Wadia Associates, Design + Build
Wadia AssociatesWadia Associates
Photo of a traditional front formal garden in New York with a garden path.
Bouldin Bath Refresh
Bouldin Bath Refresh
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Built by Pearson Landscape | photography by Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden fence in Austin with concrete paving.
Contemporary Landscape - Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA
Contemporary Landscape - Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Plant focus: Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze'. SEE PHOTOS TAKEN AFTER 2 YEARS. This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated with a welcoming concrete pathway entrance, and complimented by a variety of architectural plants, hardy succulents, textural grasses and a majestic, fruitless olive tree. The dramatic transformation is enhanced by a raised corten steel planter at the pathway entrance with gravel and succulents. Two horizontal ipe wood structures provide contemporary accents. New raised concrete planters alongside the new concrete driveway define the property and showcase more colorful succulents. A beautiful gray house paint color and ipe accents complete the remodel. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Asian Landscape
Asian Landscape
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in Seattle with decking.
施工事例
施工事例
生活空間計画室 旭華園生活空間計画室 旭華園
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with natural stone paving.
CONTAINERS
CONTAINERS
McCullough's Landscape & NurseryMcCullough's Landscape & Nursery
Nick McCullough
Inspiration for a classic garden in Columbus.
Norlen Landscaping, LLC
Norlen Landscaping, LLC
Norlen Landscaping, LLCNorlen Landscaping, LLC
sheri norlen
Design ideas for a large traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with brick paving and a garden path.
A Homefront Farmers "Classic" Garden, Darien, CT
A Homefront Farmers "Classic" Garden, Darien, CT
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
Our "classic" gardens include raised beds filled with nutrient rich organic soil, cedar post, rails, and caps, space efficient layout, animal resistant fencing w/ground barrier, a secure latching gate, and a "window box" featuring beautiful animal-detering flowers and herbs. A great garden for those who want the best!
Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence
Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence
9bark DESIGN9bark DESIGN
Debb Smith
Large traditional back full sun garden for spring in Other with natural stone paving.
Planting Along Fence
Planting Along Fence
Miller Creek Lawn & LandscapeMiller Creek Lawn & Landscape
Photo of a garden in Other.
Somerset
Somerset
Jonathan Snow DesignJonathan Snow Design
Sirli Raitma
This is an example of a country garden steps in London.
Parkchester Residence
Parkchester Residence
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a classic garden in Dallas with a water feature.
Georgian townhouse garden
Georgian townhouse garden
Jenny Bloom Garden DesignJenny Bloom Garden Design
Jenny Bloom Garden Design
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden in London.
Fulham Garden
Fulham Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized classic back garden in London with a living wall and natural stone paving.
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe IL Formal sideyard garden walk leading to rear yard pool oasis. French inspired theme. By: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape Architects and Builders----The sideyard path leads visitors towards the rear yard poolside retreat. Sideyards present an opportunity to create an an articulated approach that pulls you in towards your destination.
Woodland shade border, Lexington MA
Woodland shade border, Lexington MA
Cultivar, Inc.Cultivar, Inc.
L. McGrath
Photo of a medium sized classic sloped fully shaded garden for summer in Boston.
Seventh Avenue Garden
Seventh Avenue Garden
John Sutton PhotographyJohn Sutton Photography
John Sutton Photography
Inspiration for a traditional garden in San Francisco with a living wall.
Suburban Retreat
Suburban Retreat
NLH Landscape ArchitectsNLH Landscape Architects
Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
This is an example of a classic front garden in Chicago.

Green, Grey 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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