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Optimistic LandscapingOptimistic Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front driveway garden in Houston with mulch.
Front Concrete and Stone Steps in Minneapolis
Front Concrete and Stone Steps in Minneapolis
English StoneEnglish Stone
Front Concrete landscape steps along with stone entryway steps with modified buttresses. By English Stone
Medium sized classic front garden in Minneapolis with natural stone paving.
Malvern | Wattle House
Malvern | Wattle House
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
MALVERN | WATTLE HOUSE Front garden Design | Stone Masonry Restoration | Colour selection The client brief was to design a new fence and entrance including garden, restoration of the façade including verandah of this old beauty. This gorgeous 115 year old, villa required extensive renovation to the façade, timberwork and verandah. Withing this design our client wanted a new, very generous entrance where she could greet her broad circle of friends and family. Our client requested a modern take on the ‘old’ and she wanted every plant she has ever loved, in her new garden, as this was to be her last move. Jill is an avid gardener at age 82, she maintains her own garden and each plant has special memories and she wanted a garden that represented her many gardens in the past, plants from friends and plants that prompted wonderful stories. In fact, a true ‘memory garden’. The garden is peppered with deciduous trees, perennial plants that give texture and interest, annuals and plants that flower throughout the seasons. We were given free rein to select colours and finishes for the colour palette and hardscaping. However, one constraint was that Jill wanted to retain the terrazzo on the front verandah. Whilst on a site visit we found the original slate from the verandah in the back garden holding up the raised vegetable garden. We re-purposed this and used them as steppers in the front garden. To enhance the design and to encourage bees and birds into the garden we included a spun copper dish from Mallee Design. A garden that we have had the very great pleasure to design and bring to life. Residential | Building Design Completed | 2020 Building Designer Nick Apps, Catnik Design Studio Landscape Designer Cathy Apps, Catnik Design Studio Construction | Catnik Design Studio Lighting | LED Outdoors_Architectural
Willow Park bungalow.
Willow Park bungalow.
Alford's LandscapingAlford's Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a flowerbed and concrete paving.
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Berkeley Slope Transformed
Sarah Herman Landscape DesignSarah Herman Landscape Design
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front xeriscape partial sun garden steps for summer in San Francisco with decking and a wood fence.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden steps in San Francisco.
Before and After Landscape Transformation
Before and After Landscape Transformation
Living Designs By LindaLiving Designs By Linda
This is an example of a classic front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Thin Stone Veneer
Thin Stone Veneer
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Photo of a medium sized classic front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.
Custom Home in Stagecoach
Custom Home in Stagecoach
I-Design LandscapeI-Design Landscape
The entry walk and slab stones we used for stairs.
Photo of a large modern front driveway full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Panama City Landscape Design
Panama City Landscape Design
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street. The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways. Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Small Spaces
Small Spaces
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
THORNLESS ROSES!!
This is an example of a small traditional front garden in Boston.
Granite Steps and cobblestone walkway
Granite Steps and cobblestone walkway
Artistic Landscapes LLCArtistic Landscapes LLC
Artistic Landscapes LLC
Design ideas for a small classic front garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Custom Industrial Modern Hardscape - Worley Residence
Custom Industrial Modern Hardscape - Worley Residence
MAIDEN SteelMAIDEN Steel
Custom Industrial Modern Hardscape by NOE design Co. Featuring custom Steel planters, LED backlit Stainless Steel address numbers, a poured-in-place concrete wall, and a LED under-lit metal wall cap. Landscaped with drought friendly plants.
Siesta Key Modern images
Siesta Key Modern images
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
This is an example of an expansive modern front driveway full sun garden for winter in Tampa with concrete paving.
Paver Driveway and Stack Retaining Wall in Mill Valley, CA
Paver Driveway and Stack Retaining Wall in Mill Valley, CA
Van Midde ConcreteVan Midde Concrete
Looking up this cobblestone driveway from the garage. The new Sonoma field stone retaining wall wraps up the driveway.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary front driveway partial sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Garden Maintenance
Garden Maintenance
PermaScapes Unlimited IncPermaScapes Unlimited Inc
Xeriscaped perennial garden
Inspiration for a medium sized bohemian front xeriscape partial sun garden for autumn in Denver with natural stone paving.
tresarca
tresarca
Assemblage StudioAssemblage Studio
Photo of a contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Las Vegas with gravel.
Goshen Stone Entrance
Goshen Stone Entrance
Natural Path LandscapingNatural Path Landscaping
The granite landing extends down in two directions to the Goshen stone walkway.
Photo of a medium sized rural front driveway full sun garden for spring in Boston with natural stone paving and a garden path.
From "Palm Desert" to Sonoran Desert
From "Palm Desert" to Sonoran Desert
Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.
Colorful pots accentuate the front entry. Each container showcases low care succulents.
Inspiration for a medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a small classic front fully shaded garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden.

Grey Front 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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