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Large Garden Ideas and Designs

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Mountain Cottage
Mountain Cottage
Greenleaf Services, Inc.Greenleaf Services, Inc.
Photo of a large classic sloped partial sun garden steps in Other.
Lagom Residence
Lagom Residence
CB Architecture + DesignCB Architecture + Design
Eric Rorer
Large midcentury back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
Window view from Japanese-style home
Window view from Japanese-style home
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Inspiration for a large world-inspired front partial sun garden for winter in Philadelphia with gravel.
lake house
lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
This is an example of a large beach style side full sun garden in Boston with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
The cedar tub relates to the cedar deck, benches and beam screens. This view is from the door of the ADU looking out into the space. The greenhouse like material we used on the fence acts as a changing art piece where the shadows and lights interact with it. I designed it to be modern Shoji like screens.
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.
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.
Burns Backyard Renovation
Burns Backyard Renovation
Tellurian ConstructionTellurian Construction
Donny Mays Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden in Portland with natural stone paving.
Paleface Ranch
Paleface Ranch
Van Wicklen DesignVan Wicklen Design
Large farmhouse back formal full sun garden in Austin with a potted garden and mulch.
Solar Pergola
Solar Pergola
Stellar ConstructionStellar Construction
Inspiration for a large classic back full sun garden in Portland.
Sophisticated Surrounding
Sophisticated Surrounding
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
The inviting fire draws you through the garden. Surrounds Inc.
Photo of a large classic back garden in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a fireplace.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
Vegetable patch, espaliered and dwarf fruit trees area
This is an example of a large modern back full sun garden for spring in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Summer Perennial Garden
Summer Perennial Garden
ChaletChalet
This is an example of a large classic front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Spring Annuals & Bulbs
Spring Annuals & Bulbs
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic front partial sun garden for spring in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden for spring in San Diego with a potted garden and gravel.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Custom cedar fence designed & installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Photo of a large midcentury back formal partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Backyard Resort
Backyard Resort
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Landscape St. Louis, Inc.
Photo of a large traditional garden in St Louis with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Bellevue Water Feature Design
Bellevue Water Feature Design
Environmental Construction, Inc.Environmental Construction, Inc.
Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA
Privacy Fence installed
Privacy Fence installed
The Garden DistrictThe Garden District
The Valero Family wanted a new area where they could have foliage growing and covering an area that faced the neighbors for more privacy and also to enhance the look of their backyard. Privacy fence, new landscaping , palm trees and beach pebbles were installed in this area,
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Apartment 34 Traditional Modern
Growsgreen Landscape DesignGrowsgreen Landscape Design
Detail of one beam screen and the edge of the floating bench concrete planter looking toward the dining area.
Inspiration for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden with a fire feature and decking.

Large 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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