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Poolside Paradise
Poolside Paradise
Xtraordinaire LandscapesXtraordinaire Landscapes
Introducing "Poolside Paradise" Immerse yourself in luxury with our latest landscaping project, Poolside Paradise. This oasis features a stunning pool deck adorned with Barkman Concrete Bridgewood Slabs in a captivating blend of Weathered Grey and Cedar Brown. The rustic charm of these slabs not only enhances the aesthetic but also ensures durability. Poolside Paradise is your invitation to a symphony of colors, textures, and tranquility—a haven where modern design meets timeless allure.
Stradella
Stradella
Pasetta StudiosPasetta Studios
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a rockery, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Landscaping Project in Easttown Township
Landscaping Project in Easttown Township
Naturescapes Landscape Specialists, LtdNaturescapes Landscape Specialists, Ltd
At this couple’s house, we worked in the front and rear. Out front, we enlarged the bedded area to embrace the front walkway and to be more proportionate with the large covered porch. Then we brought in conditioned bio-soil to improve the existing site. Next, we transplanted some larger crowded Boxwoods throughout and added shrubs, perennials and bulbs to the bedded area to make a more welcoming feel to the front of the house and giving it year-round interest. In the rear, we enlarged the beds around the patio, created pathways to the lawn and made a step way/walkway to the patio from the driveway. For the latter, we used slab flagstone steppers and river rock to check the flow of water coming from uphill during heavy rains. We added water-loving shrubs and perennials to create an inviting feel to the rear area.
Petaluma Landscape-Dry River Bed
Petaluma Landscape-Dry River Bed
The Great BackyardThe Great Backyard
This is an example of a large eclectic back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with decorative stones.
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
detail of patio area
Small world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Sacramento with a rockery and decorative stones.
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Lots or Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and native grasses give this landscape a rustic touch.
Design ideas for a large eclectic side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Denver with decorative stones.
Belmont Modern
Belmont Modern
Avenue 39 Landscape DesignAvenue 39 Landscape Design
A fresh landscape and patio update to compliment this beautiful modern house.
Small modern front private full sun garden in Los Angeles with decorative stones and a wood fence.
Water Features
Water Features
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Classic back raised pond in Seattle with a water feature and decorative stones.
High Style Family Retreat
High Style Family Retreat
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
In this photo it is easy to see the harmony between the smooth river rock, blue fescue and silvered ipe. Beautiful! -Chauncey Freeman
Photo of a contemporary garden in Other with decorative stones.
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Monique NielsenZones Landscaping Auckland Central Monique Nielsen
A vitex hardwood custom built vege boxes to match decking. Slat fencing for separation from outdoor entertainment area.
Photo of a contemporary side full sun garden in Auckland with a vegetable patch, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Hilltop Haven
Hilltop Haven
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
The primary goals for this project included completing the landscape left unfinished around the existing pool, replacing as much lawn as possible with native plants to attract pollinators and birds, and reimagining the front yard hillside.
様々なアプローチ
様々なアプローチ
EGA 江夏庭苑事務所EGA 江夏庭苑事務所
川石を無造作に敷き込んだアプローチ。
Photo of a world-inspired partial sun garden in Kyoto with decorative stones.
Ocean Beach Craftsman Landscape
Ocean Beach Craftsman Landscape
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Photo of a traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a rockery and decorative stones.
Dry Creek Native
Dry Creek Native
Eden's Garden DesignEden's Garden Design
Large stones match the retaining walls
This is an example of a medium sized front xeriscape garden in Salt Lake City with a rockery and decorative stones.
Bluestone Walkway
Bluestone Walkway
Blue Bear Landscape ConstructionBlue Bear Landscape Construction
Cut basalt stone stairs, basalt boulder retaining wall, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, planting and low maintenance rock garden.
Design ideas for a rustic front partial sun garden in Vancouver with a pathway and decorative stones.
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Backyard Palms and drought tolerant succelents were installed with river rock ground cover and DG inset for future use.
Photo of a medium sized classic back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a desert look and decorative stones.
Water in the Landscape
Water in the Landscape
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This water feature creates beautiful accent inside this courtyard. Water features are a beautiful way to add sound and movement to a landscape.
Photo of a medium sized courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and decorative stones.
River-rock Beds & Natural Hardscaping
River-rock Beds & Natural Hardscaping
Roundtree Landscaping, IncRoundtree Landscaping, Inc
A bubbling fountain created from a stone and black river rocks create a modern, natural and relaxing back landscape. PHOTO: Roundtree Landscaping
This is an example of a garden in Dallas with a water feature and decorative stones.
Hardscaping Projects
Hardscaping Projects
Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.
Transforming that front yard with empty spaces or poorly grown vegetation can easily change the looks of your home so that you are happy with the low maintenance features.
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.

Grey Garden with Decorative Stones 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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