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Harlem Backyard with slanted pergola
Harlem Backyard with slanted pergola
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Harlem, NYC, backyard with slanted pergola and outdoor kitchen
This is an example of a small back garden in New York.
"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House - Barn Renovation
"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House - Barn Renovation
Fred Parker Company, Inc.Fred Parker Company, Inc.
"Rustic-Luxe" Guest House- Barn Renovation Before Photo Credits:- Ron Parker AIBD Building Designer /Custom Builder - - Lila Parker: ASID Interior Designer - - Richard Berry: Residential Building Designer - - Paul Diseker: Project Manager - - Bryce Moore: Photographer
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
The kids area.
The kids area.
Georgia Lindsay Garden DesignGeorgia Lindsay Garden Design
The kids area.
Mediterranean garden in London.
Pearl Ave
Pearl Ave
Landscape-FusionLandscape-Fusion
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Tampa with concrete paving.
Paver Edging & Gardens
Paver Edging & Gardens
Sharp LandscapingSharp Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in Richmond with a flowerbed, a garden path, a pathway, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Hurlisano
Hurlisano
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
A super small side yard garden measures 30' long x 8'wide, and incorporates, a raised ipe deck, raised custom steel planters, paver patio, custom sliding gate, new fence, an inground fire feature, and grill. North facing next to a three-story condo
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.
Our Work
Our Work
BMA LandscapingBMA Landscaping
Design ideas for a classic garden in Baltimore.
Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.
Los Altos, CA - Lundy Ln.
M. Designs ArchitectsM. Designs Architects
An After look of this contemporary style home where the exterior has been completely transformed and made new,
Photo of a large contemporary back partial sun garden steps in San Francisco with decking.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary back full sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving.
English Country Garden
English Country Garden
Pippa Schofield Garden DesignPippa Schofield Garden Design
Pippa Schofield
This is an example of a classic partial sun pergola in London with gravel.
water feature
water feature
L.I.U. Landscape Inc.L.I.U. Landscape Inc.
Large classic back full sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Wood Privacy Fences
Wood Privacy Fences
Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.Atlanta Decking & Fence Co., Inc.
JS Photo FX - Jan Stittleburg
Traditional back garden in Atlanta.
outdoor living
outdoor living
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Design ideas for a modern garden in Austin.
Landscape Design & Construction Projects
Landscape Design & Construction Projects
The Cutting Edge LandscapingThe Cutting Edge Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and brick paving.
Marin Eichler
Marin Eichler
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Midcentury garden in San Francisco.
Driveways/Front House landscapes
Driveways/Front House landscapes
Pure Perfection Landscape and Services IncPure Perfection Landscape and Services Inc
Classic garden in Boston.
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.

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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