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Wayzata
Wayzata
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Photo of a large traditional back formal full sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Stonework, Steps and Walks
Stonework, Steps and Walks
DreamScapesDreamScapes
Photo of a large mediterranean garden in Atlanta with natural stone paving.
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.
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
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Just a Fabulous Place to call Home
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
After removing an outdated circle drive and overgrown plantings, our team reconfigured the drive and installed a full-range color bluestone walk to clearly emphasize the main door over the side entry.
Berry Residence
Berry Residence
Acadia Landscape CompanyAcadia Landscape Company
Large traditional back formal fully shaded garden in Other with natural stone paving and a rockery.
Home Farm and Garden
Home Farm and Garden
Fifth Season Landscape Design & ConstructionFifth Season Landscape Design & Construction
A gravel path leads the viewer around the south lawn, unfolding changing views at every turn. -Chauncey Freeman
This is an example of a large classic back full sun garden in Other with gravel and a garden path.
Exterior
Exterior
Pam AdamsPam Adams
Sunny Rousette Photography
Photo of a large front partial sun garden in Atlanta with brick paving and a garden path.
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
This is an example of a large traditional front formal fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Twin Peaks Modern
Twin Peaks Modern
The Garden Route CompanyThe Garden Route Company
A remodeled entry courtyard garden with modern accents. The Garden Route Co designed and built the entry garden and courtyard along with custom outdoor furniture and metal water feature. Photos by Rich Radford
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
A gravel path winds through native drought-tolerant plantings
Large mediterranean side garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path.
NN Residence
NN Residence
Mikhail Kozlov Architecture and Landscape designMikhail Kozlov Architecture and Landscape design
Inspiration for a large contemporary garden in Moscow.
Garden Path
Garden Path
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Outdoor kitchen with pergola.
Inspiration for a large classic back full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a fire feature, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Modern Farmhouse Front Landscape - Mequon, WI
Modern Farmhouse Front Landscape - Mequon, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Long-blooming perennials used in this landscape include 'Summer Beauty' allium and 'Early Bird Gold' rudbeckia. Renn Kuennen Photography
Photo of a large farmhouse front full sun garden in Milwaukee with a pathway.
Medina Outdoor Entertaining
Medina Outdoor Entertaining
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
This outdoor living space is a Pacific Northwest masterpiece. The homeowners requested an expansive entertainment area with easy viewing of the kids' playground. The covered structure blends with the existing style of the home and our crews created a natural space for the swim spa.
Gold Run Exteriors
Gold Run Exteriors
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
Design ideas for a large mediterranean front xeriscape garden in Denver with a pond and decorative stones.
SNAPSPORTS Multi-Sport Backyard Court build
SNAPSPORTS Multi-Sport Backyard Court build
SnapSports® Athletic Floors & Outdoor CourtsSnapSports® Athletic Floors & Outdoor Courts
With this SNAPSPORTS® Home Game Court, family and friends can play many sports on just 'One Court™' - Basketball, Pickleball, Volleyball, Inline Hockey, Tennis, Futsal, and more. Home court features: ? LED lighting for nighttime playevolution® PS surfacing which serves up a superior level of grip, so the ball bounces correctly and consistently for all sports, including Pickleball. ? DuraSlam® adjustable basketball goal ? Mult-Sport Game Net Systems and Court Lines ? LED lighting for nighttime play
Ross, CA Backyard Redesigned to Replace the Lawn and Leaky Pool
Ross, CA Backyard Redesigned to Replace the Lawn and Leaky Pool
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Completed the Summer/Fall of 2020, this Ross, CA back landscape was re-imagined to remove the leaking pool and replace the water-thirsty/tired lawn. The result is a beautiful landscape with more usable and functional areas for outdoor living and enjoyment. Filled with an abundance of diverse, lower-water plants and enhancements. A feast for the eyes and senses for the homeowners to enjoy throughout the seasons, that also welcomes the birds, bees and butterflies. We replaced and expanded the patio outside the home's sliding doors to provide more space for dining and entertaining. Full-range bluestone was selected for its warm and cool tones for the patio, stairs and the long curvaceous pathway that leads to a smaller patio. Shaded by the majestic oak tree, this patio at the back of the property is another welcoming destination for peaceful relaxation. It is boarded by a stone seat wall constructed with "Rocky Mountain Gold Glacier" natural stone that provides additional seating, functionality and compliments the bluestone beautifully. "Granitecrete" (a material similar to Decomposed Granite) was chosen as the surface for other pathways and a small area designed to include a bench and a curved trellis with a lowering vine. It also surrounds the dramatic tall planters with Kumquat trees, and the stately water feature. A variety of Mediterranean plants and grasses fill the garden with movement texture and fragrance, designed in shades of green, gray, purple and white. A low-water Kurapia ground surrounds the main pathway pavers. More photos to come the Spring of 2021 when the plants fill in more abundant.
Sage-Scented Spa
Sage-Scented Spa
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
A little splashing is a good thing here, as fragrant White Sage and delicate Lilac Verbena will enjoy the drink!
Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a waterfall, concrete paving and a stone fence.
Sandstone Fire Pit
Sandstone Fire Pit
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
Inspiration for a large rustic back xeriscape garden in Central Coast.

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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