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New Canaan
New Canaan
Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.
Photo of a large classic front driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and gravel.
St Charles Paradise
St Charles Paradise
Grant and Power LandscapingGrant and Power Landscaping
The flagstone patio and custom pergola provide a quaint spot to rest and meet in the front garden. Photo by www.crewsphotography.com
Design ideas for a large traditional front formal fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
© Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved
Inspiration for a large country front formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Oak Park Italian Renaissance - Historic Charles S. Castle House
Oak Park Italian Renaissance - Historic Charles S. Castle House
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
--Historic / National Landmark --House designed by prominent architect Frederick R. Schock, 1924 --Grounds designed and constructed by: Arrow. Land + Structures in Spring/Summer of 2017 --Photography: Marco Romani, RLA State Licensed Landscape Architect
Ojai Pool Deck, Water Feature & Gazebo - Front Yard - Water Feature - Flow 4
Ojai Pool Deck, Water Feature & Gazebo - Front Yard - Water Feature - Flow 4
Haney Landscape, Inc.Haney Landscape, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and mulch.
Transitional Patio
Transitional Patio
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
This is an example of a large mediterranean back formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Trex Seclusions Composite Fencing
Trex Seclusions Composite Fencing
J & J FENCEJ & J FENCE
Design ideas for a large traditional side driveway partial sun garden fence for summer in Los Angeles with mulch and a wood fence.
Garden with oval lawns
Garden with oval lawns
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Sunny Bed in September
Inspiration for a large classic back partial sun garden for summer in London with decking.
Desert Landscapes
Desert Landscapes
Trademark LandscapeTrademark Landscape
Photo of a large front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with gravel.
Privatgarten Düsseldorf
Privatgarten Düsseldorf
UserUser
Fotograf: Graf Luckner
Large contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Dusseldorf with concrete paving.
BEFORE/AFTER VIEW CLEARING-CONSERVATION COMMISSION
BEFORE/AFTER VIEW CLEARING-CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
Hard to believe this is one month after planting....the plantings provide privacy and screening for the outdoor shower. We planted creeping thyme between the bluestone to create fragrance when stepped on.
Large Chilton Outcropping Walls and Gardens
Large Chilton Outcropping Walls and Gardens
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
Brent Langley
Photo of a large rustic sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™
A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Teak garden bench in the Gazebo Garden at Soul Safari™. Chairs and benches make wonderful "visual" accents in many gardens by creating a welcoming feeling saying, "stop, slow down, relax and stay awhile". Position them where they will be noticed and hopefully used. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Xeriscape
Xeriscape
Native GardeningNative Gardening
Design ideas for a large back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Houston with gravel and a desert look.
Italian Inspiration
Italian Inspiration
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Photo of a large mediterranean side partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a flowerbed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Contemporary Pool Compliments English Garden Style
Contemporary Pool Compliments English Garden Style
Verdant GroundsVerdant Grounds
Colorful and lush flowers create a magnificent border along the front drive. We combine both hardy-in-Texas perennials with season color so your landscape is beautiful each season. The beautiful traditional architecture of this home demanded a lush English style garden design. The deep landscape beds accommodate an abundance of color and foliage interested throughout the year. The clean, contemporary pool design complements the more traditional architecture and landscape design. Put it all together and you have a beautiful and lush retreat for relaxing and entertaining in style.
Orchard
Orchard
Janice Parker Landscape ArchitectsJanice Parker Landscape Architects
A magnificent orchard with leaves just starting to turn for the fall. Photo Credit: Neil Landino
This is an example of a large rural back formal full sun garden for summer in New York.
Driveway with Armourstone Retaining. All boulders were sourced on the property.
Driveway with Armourstone Retaining. All boulders were sourced on the property.
LandArtLandArt
Gravel driveway with mossy boulders retaining. All boulders were sourced on the client's property.
Large farmhouse side driveway fully shaded garden for summer in Toronto with gravel.
Walkways & Paths
Walkways & Paths
The Pattie Group IncThe Pattie Group Inc
The Pattie Group
Inspiration for a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Cleveland with a garden path and brick paving.
Webster, MA lake house
Webster, MA lake house
Sallie Hill Design, Landscape ArchitectSallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect
Webster, MA lake house. - Complete lakeside landscape renovation using boulders and ornamental grass plantings, New England fieldstone wall, granite steps, bluestone pathway and fire pit. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2008 Brian Hill

Large Garden for Summer 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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