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Grey Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs

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Green Wall
Green Wall
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard. Amelia B. Lima
This is an example of a contemporary side garden in San Diego with gravel.
Modern Cottage
Modern Cottage
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
In this project I set out to create a modern yet inviting front yard. Having ditched the lawn we went with a drought tolerant plant pallet made up of gray and blue foliage, with pops of orange. I save on irrigation I designed the space to capture all the rain water that falls on the property. This was achieved through contouring the land to capture rain water and then incorporating various gravels into the hard scape. Gravel slows water down dining it a chance to absorb into the soil.
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.
Water Features & Ponds
Water Features & Ponds
Lyons LandscapingLyons Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back full sun garden in Vancouver with a water feature and gravel.
Meditation Courtyard
Meditation Courtyard
B. Jane GardensB. Jane Gardens
Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired garden in Austin with gravel and a retaining wall.
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Fence at Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Garden allee path with copper pipe trellis Photo by: Jeffrey Edward Tryon of PDC
Design ideas for a small contemporary courtyard formal fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with gravel.
A little piece of Asia
A little piece of Asia
Garden MentorsGarden Mentors
Small world-inspired courtyard garden in Hamilton with a water feature and gravel.
Southern California Estate
Southern California Estate
Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.Shigetomi Pratt Architects, Inc.
Allay of olive trees at entrance to estate
This is an example of a traditional front driveway garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
South London House
South London House
Matt Gamble PhotographyMatt Gamble Photography
Matt Gamble Photography
Medium sized traditional back garden in London with gravel.
Цимлянское
Цимлянское
Студия ландшафтного дизайна "Загородный сад"Студия ландшафтного дизайна "Загородный сад"
Загородный сад
Traditional formal full sun garden in Other with gravel and a rockery.
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
water-wise in the Santa Monica Mountains
SVA Home and GardenSVA Home and Garden
This is an example of a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel and a retaining wall.
N HOUSE
N HOUSE
アトリエK Photo OfficeアトリエK Photo Office
Photo:Kazushi HIRANO
Photo of a world-inspired fully shaded garden in Other with gravel.
Rain garden and meadow
Rain garden and meadow
jonathan alderson landscape architects, inc.jonathan alderson landscape architects, inc.
This is an example of a classic pergola in Philadelphia with gravel.
Wilkes Residence
Wilkes Residence
All Seasons Gardening and LandscapingAll Seasons Gardening and Landscaping
Joslyn Amato
Contemporary garden in San Luis Obispo with gravel.
Paths & Steps
Paths & Steps
Zeterre Landscape ArchitectureZeterre Landscape Architecture
Stephen Suzman
This is an example of a large traditional back formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
Contemporary back garden in San Diego with gravel.
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.
Vineyard Residence
Vineyard Residence
Carson Douglas Landscape ArchitectureCarson Douglas Landscape Architecture
William Carson Joyce
Contemporary xeriscape full sun garden in Santa Barbara with gravel and a rockery.
SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence
SimTek Faux Stone Privacy Fence
Superior Fence Co of San AntonioSuperior Fence Co of San Antonio
Photo of an expansive modern back formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.

Grey Garden with Gravel 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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