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Large Garden Ideas and Designs

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Lake House
Lake House
R.R. CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLCR.R. CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Large rustic back partial sun garden in Other with concrete paving and a potted garden.
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The Natsume Basin, or cleansing basin, is an important part of the ceremonial tea garden process. You dip the bamboo ladle or “dipper” (hishaku) into the basin to clean your hands before entering the tea house.
Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
Louis Fusco Landscape ArchitectsLouis Fusco Landscape Architects
Native Blue stone Steps Leading up to the Pavilion.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in New York.
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Napa Valley Farmhouse
Carreiro BuildersCarreiro Builders
Photo of a large country courtyard driveway full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and brick paving.
Contemporary Fence in Long Beach
Contemporary Fence in Long Beach
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Photo of a large contemporary front formal partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Private House Lucilla
Private House Lucilla
Francesca Pagliai Studio FotograficoFrancesca Pagliai Studio Fotografico
Francesca Pagliai
This is an example of a large beach style side driveway partial sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Driveway, Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping
Neave Group Outdoor SolutionsNeave Group Outdoor Solutions
Neave Group Outdoor Solutions
Inspiration for a large traditional front driveway full sun garden in New York with a garden path and gravel.
Shade Garden 2
Shade Garden 2
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large modern back xeriscape fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and gravel.
Backyard Landscaping- Concrete Pavers
Backyard Landscaping- Concrete Pavers
DSTscaping and RLC ConstructionDSTscaping and RLC Construction
Inspiration for a large contemporary side xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and concrete paving.
Ledge Stone Retaining Wall with Plantings
Ledge Stone Retaining Wall with Plantings
DC Design LLCDC Design LLC
Large ledge stones create a retaining wall on the side of the swimming pool. Plantings soften the stone and concrete by providing texture and color.
Design ideas for a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Detroit with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Magical View
Magical View
Suncrest GardensSuncrest Gardens
Sidewalk from fireplace patio to garage door continues bluestone material and pattern dry laid within gravel walkway. Plant choices reflect partial shade conditions and include Kolkwitzia, ‘Dream Catcher’ Beauty Bush.
Napa Getaway
Napa Getaway
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Large rural back partial sun garden in San Francisco with an outdoor sport court and gravel.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Stepping On StonesStepping On Stones
Photo of a large traditional front driveway partial sun garden in New Orleans with a garden path and brick paving.
Estate Gates
Estate Gates
Allied Fence CoAllied Fence Co
Large modern front driveway partial sun garden in Atlanta.
Gate Entrance
Gate Entrance
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Design ideas for a large classic front driveway full sun garden for spring in Houston with concrete paving.
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Custom Mercer Island Fence
Chapman Construction, LLCChapman Construction, LLC
Design ideas for a large classic back partial sun garden in Seattle with gravel.
Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office
Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office
TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.
Photo of a large traditional back garden in Toronto with a pond and natural stone paving.
PLAY
PLAY
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
For more photos of this project see: NAKAMURA
Inspiration for a large classic back garden in San Francisco with a climbing frame.
Water Features
Water Features
AquaLife Ponds Inc.AquaLife Ponds Inc.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden in Orange County with a pond and mulch.
Front Facade-Summer
Front Facade-Summer
ChaletChalet
Inspiration for a large classic front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.

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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