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waterblade and green wall Bloom 2010

Water blade feature in the Rainforest Concept Garden by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design Amazonlandscaping.ie 014060004
Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Dublin with a living wall, natural stone paving and a stone fence.

Tennis Court Resurface

Sport Court St. Louis

Sport Court St. Louis, resurfaced tennis court to make multi-purpose. Designed to play basketball, volleyball, and tennis. Features adjustable net system that easily converts from tennis to volleyball. Located in Clayton. Sport Court Powergame in Terra Cotta and Evergreen with White Tennis Lines, Black Volleyball Lines and Gray Basketball Lines

River Rock Pathway

Landscapes by Terra

A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.
Inspiration for a large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden in Columbus with lawn edging and decorative stones.

Architektonischer Vorgarten

Paus Gartendesign

Photo of a large contemporary front formal partial sun garden for summer in Essen with a raised bed and concrete paving.

Dramatic Streetscape Planting

Eden Garden Design

Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Beards Creek Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Our firm was tasked to design an interesting front walk entrance incorporating the client's love of water features and statuary. The results are fun and whimsical!

Tennis Resurfacing

CourTex Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in Austin with an outdoor sport court, a climbing frame and concrete paving.

Tahoe Mountain Living

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Stone steps leading to patio with moss
Inspiration for a large traditional back partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Putt, Putt, Play!

2 Crazy Gardeners Landscaping

This is an example of a large contemporary back partial sun garden for summer in Other with an outdoor sport court and a climbing frame.

Guernsey Garden

Acres Wild

Relaxed Family Garden, Channel Islands, UK
This is an example of a large country back full sun garden for summer in Channel Islands with natural stone paving and a garden path.

Sea Glass House

Amy Martin Landscape Design

Location: Hingham, MA, USA This newly constructed home in Hingham, MA was designed to openly embrace the seashore landscape surrounding it. The front entrance has a relaxed elegance with a classic plant theme of boxwood, hydrangea and grasses. The back opens to beautiful views of the harbor, with a terraced patio running the length of the house. The infinity pool blends seamlessly with the water landscape and splashes over the wall into the weir below. Planting beds break up the expanse of paving and soften the outdoor living spaces. The sculpture, made by a personal friend of the family, creates a stunning focal point with the open sky and sea behind. One side of the property was densely planted with large Spruce, Juniper and Birch on top of a 7' berm to provide instant privacy. Hokonechloa grass weaves its way around Annabelle Hydrangeas and Flower Carpet Roses. The other side had an existing stone stairway which was enhanced with a grove of Birch, hydrangea and Hakone grass. The Limelight Tree Hydrangeas and Boxwood offer a fresh welcome, while the Miscanthus grasses add a casual touch. The Stone wall and patio create a resting spot between rounds of tennis. The granite steps in the lawn allow for a comfortable transition up a steeper slope.

Hillside Decks

LA-Decks Backyard and Pool Remodeling

Redwood deck with grey stain on hill with glass railing and redwood posts.
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court, a retaining wall and decking.

Hawaii Island Landscaping

Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLC

Tropical landscapes Hawaii landscapes Tropical court yard
This is an example of a large world-inspired courtyard partial sun garden in Hawaii with natural stone paving and a pond.

Farm House

Craig Alan Homes, Inc

Large farmhouse back formal full sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a vegetable patch and mulch.

Leeds Residence - Boca Raton

Treasurescapes

Design ideas for a large world-inspired back full sun garden in Miami with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Raised beds and gate surrounded by Joseph's Coat climbing rose in this beautiful garden
Photo of a large mediterranean back full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable patch and decomposed granite.

lake house

Princeton Scapes Inc

Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
Design ideas for a large nautical side full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.

Coastal Contemporary

Studio 6 Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Orange County with a potted garden and concrete paving.

Bellevue Water Feature Design

Environmental Construction, Inc.

Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA

Mediterranean Front Hillside Garden - Novato, California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The hillside garden two years after it was planted. This sloped hillside was been transformed into a beautiful tapestry of colors and textures in every season. I specified drought tolerant plants and shrubs that are low maintenance and deer resistant. Located in Novato, CA - Marin County. The hillside has filled in beautifully! © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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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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