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Outside Showers
Outside Showers
Outside SpaceOutside Space
World-inspired partial sun garden.
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.
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.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Dry creek. Photo by Ketti Kupper.
This is an example of a small retro side xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall and gravel.
Rain Garden in the Fall
Rain Garden in the Fall
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Itea 'Little Henry' plays a starring roll in this residential rain garden with it's astounding fall color. Design by Plan-it Earth Design, Installation and photo by Donna Burdick of D&J Landscape Contractors
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
Turning into the backyard, a two-tiered pergola and social space make for a grand arrival. Scroll down to the first "before" photo for a peek at what it looked like when we first did our site inventory in the snow. Design by John Algozzini and Kevin Manning.
Entertainers' Paradise
Entertainers' Paradise
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A turquoise succulent-filled urn serves as the focal point for the front yard.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front full sun garden for winter in Los Angeles with a garden path.
Oceanfront in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Oceanfront in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
We added this maple tree variety called Acer Ginnala "Ruby Slippers" to the front of the home.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Pools and Waterfalls
Pools and Waterfalls
UserUser
Garden in Dallas.
Flagstone walkway
Flagstone walkway
Garden Gate Lawn & Landscape, LLCGarden Gate Lawn & Landscape, LLC
This area was all grass before we installed the flagstone walkway. The home owner parks their RV there and wanted a space they could easily walk on and wouldn't have to mow anymore.
Mequon Residence 3
Mequon Residence 3
Treetops Landscape Design IncTreetops Landscape Design Inc
Patio using Halquist tumbled bluestone pavers with Germantown Paver border. Cedar shade structures.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
Spice - Oak Beach - Far North Queensland
bàlay Vandykebàlay Vandyke
Photos by Louise Roche, of Villa Styling. Recycled timber arbor and entry path
This is an example of a world-inspired front garden in Cairns with a pathway.
Our Work
Our Work
Earth Green LandsEarth Green Lands
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Dallas with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Optimistic LandscapingOptimistic Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front driveway garden in Houston with mulch.
Montana Getaway
Montana Getaway
Selective Designs by Shane LeBlancSelective Designs by Shane LeBlanc
Christy Epperson
Inspiration for a large rustic back garden in Other with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Stone staircase for Japanese-style home
Stone staircase for Japanese-style home
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Walkways
Walkways
Tabor Group LandscapeTabor Group Landscape
Garden in Minneapolis.
Plaster
Plaster
Domingue Architectural FinishesDomingue Architectural Finishes
Photo of a traditional garden in Houston.
Vinyl Fence
Vinyl Fence
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and concrete paving.

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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