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Textural courtyard
Textural courtyard
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
We have a designed a modern, textural courtyard in Sevenoaks using a muted palette of wood, grey porcelain and nordic tier cladding. This semi-enclosed space creates a wonderful connection to the newly refurbished home which leads up to the lawn and summerhouse. We've planted perennials, ornamental grasses and roses, added a backbone of evergreen structure and a raised planter to create a vertical green wall rather than 3 separate borders.
Contemporary Front Landscaping - Richmond Hill
Contemporary Front Landscaping - Richmond Hill
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
Plutadesigns
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a garden path and concrete paving.
Glorious Hollyhocks and Roses in a quiet nook on a Nantucket Mid-Summers day.
Glorious Hollyhocks and Roses in a quiet nook on a Nantucket Mid-Summers day.
Dave Ryan Landscaping NantucketDave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket
Glorious Hollyhocks and Roses in a quiet nook on a Nantucket Mid-Summers day.
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and gravel.
Garden Dublin 4
Garden Dublin 4
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Modern Courtyard garden in full Sun during Summer 2015
Photo of a small modern courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Kirkland Backyard Redeux
Kirkland Backyard Redeux
Cascadia Edible LandscapesCascadia Edible Landscapes
Really fun project featuring: Drystack retaining walls using 14 tons of Cabinet Gorge wall block Juniper raised beds, stained Pergola, stain Irregular Flagstone Patio 165 sq foot Bluestone featuring many extra large pieces Cut bluestone risers for main stair case Raspberry Trellis Cucumber/squash trellis Galvanized Horse Trough Planters, both oblong and circular, including a double stacked one in lower area. 200+ foot long fence extension + gate. Wetland buffer planting of both ornamental and edible varieties of plants 4 zone, complete automatic drip system with micro valve (manual) controls on all beds
Balmoral House
Balmoral House
CHROFICHROFI
Opening the kitchen up to the garden is a morning ritual. The Balmoral House is located within the lower north-shore suburb of Balmoral. The site presents many difficulties being wedged shaped, on the low side of the street, hemmed in by two substantial existing houses and with just half the land area of its neighbours. Where previously the site would have enjoyed the benefits of a sunny rear yard beyond the rear building alignment, this is no longer the case with the yard having been sold-off to the neighbours. Our design process has been about finding amenity where on first appearance there appears to be little. The design stems from the first key observation, that the view to Middle Harbour is better from the lower ground level due to the height of the canopy of a nearby angophora that impedes views from the first floor level. Placing the living areas on the lower ground level allowed us to exploit setback controls to build closer to the rear boundary where oblique views to the key local features of Balmoral Beach and Rocky Point Island are best. This strategy also provided the opportunity to extend these spaces into gardens and terraces to the limits of the site, maximising the sense of space of the 'living domain'. Every part of the site is utilised to create an array of connected interior and exterior spaces The planning then became about ordering these living volumes and garden spaces to maximise access to view and sunlight and to structure these to accommodate an array of social situations for our Client’s young family. At first floor level, the garage and bedrooms are composed in a linear block perpendicular to the street along the south-western to enable glimpses of district views from the street as a gesture to the public realm. Critical to the success of the house is the journey from the street down to the living areas and vice versa. A series of stairways break up the journey while the main glazed central stair is the centrepiece to the house as a light-filled piece of sculpture that hangs above a reflecting pond with pool beyond. The architecture works as a series of stacked interconnected volumes that carefully manoeuvre down the site, wrapping around to establish a secluded light-filled courtyard and terrace area on the north-eastern side. The expression is 'minimalist modern' to avoid visually complicating an already dense set of circumstances. Warm natural materials including off-form concrete, neutral bricks and blackbutt timber imbue the house with a calm quality whilst floor to ceiling glazing and large pivot and stacking doors create light-filled interiors, bringing the garden inside. In the end the design reverses the obvious strategy of an elevated living space with balcony facing the view. Rather, the outcome is a grounded compact family home sculpted around daylight, views to Balmoral and intertwined living and garden spaces that satisfy the social needs of a growing young family. Photo Credit: Katherine Lu
3D Landscape Designs
3D Landscape Designs
Custom Outdoor CreationsCustom Outdoor Creations
3D Landscape Designs from Custom Outdoor Creations LLC
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Miami with a garden path and brick paving.
Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property
Large garden on a sloping site for a substantial new build property
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A new formal flower bed within a pretty courtyard garden with gaura & yew borders
Photo of an expansive farmhouse courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
A Hidden Gem in the Sloans Lake Landscape
A Hidden Gem in the Sloans Lake Landscape
Mile High LandscapingMile High Landscaping
Spring time with the tulips in full bloom.
Photo of a medium sized traditional courtyard formal garden for summer in Denver with natural stone paving.
Craftsman Ranch
Craftsman Ranch
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
Medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.
Japanese Water Gardens
Japanese Water Gardens
Ground One Landscape Design + BuildGround One Landscape Design + Build
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back formal garden in Minneapolis with a pond and natural stone paving.
Vautier St Elwood Home - 2015
Vautier St Elwood Home - 2015
smarterBATHROOMS+smarterBATHROOMS+
Photography by Tom Roe
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back formal garden in Melbourne with a vegetable patch.
Kalorama DC Courtyard Garden
Kalorama DC Courtyard Garden
Molly Scott Exteriors, LLCMolly Scott Exteriors, LLC
The simple water feature provides a soft sound to disguise the sounds of the city. A zero-grade water feature is a great low-maintenance way to bring water into the garden. Handmade tile fountain surround. Tile by Motawi Tileworks. Photographs by Molly Scott, RLA Landscape and Hardscape installation by John Shorb Landscaping, Inc. Home renovation and garage repairs by Smith, Thomas and Smith, Inc.
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Arbor that scales the buildings down, planted with Clematis
Small world-inspired front formal partial sun garden for winter in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
Medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Enclosed vegetable garden
Enclosed vegetable garden
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Photo of a large rustic side formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable patch, mulch and a wood fence.
Contra Verde
Contra Verde
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Inspiration for a modern back formal full sun garden in Denver with a fire feature and gravel.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal garden wall in London with a potted garden.
Modern carpentry - hot tub enclosure
Modern carpentry - hot tub enclosure
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
plutadesigns
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Toronto with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Hoffman Residence
Hoffman Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
Photographer: Roger Foley
Photo of a traditional front formal full sun garden steps in DC Metro.

Grey Formal 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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