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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.
Chicago Kitchen Garden
Chicago Kitchen Garden
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
This is an example of a large traditional side full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Annuals
Annuals
Landscape Technology GroupLandscape Technology Group
A large window basket and pairs of hanging baskets and planters frame the entrance to this home. Bright pink annuals catch the attention of all passerby.
Paleface Ranch
Paleface Ranch
Van Wicklen DesignVan Wicklen Design
Large farmhouse back formal full sun garden in Austin with a potted garden and mulch.
Cross Country Greenhouses
Cross Country Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
The interior of our twinwall polycarbonate greenhouse with interesting raised garden beds. A truly productive greenhouse!
Design ideas for a large traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Vancouver with a potted garden and gravel.
Custom Contemporary Picket Fence
Custom Contemporary Picket Fence
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Inspiration for a large contemporary back fully shaded garden for spring in New York with a potted garden.
Inlet Rd, Kerikeri
Inlet Rd, Kerikeri
TIBBITS + CO Interior + Architectural + LandscapeTIBBITS + CO Interior + Architectural + Landscape
Pascal Tibbits
Inspiration for a large rustic back formal garden in Auckland with a potted garden and gravel.
Exterior View
Exterior View
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.
Delaunay Garden
Delaunay Garden
Amy Martin Landscape DesignAmy Martin Landscape Design
Location: Cohasset, MA, US These clients wanted a landscape that had a sense of flow, of unfolding, of mysteries revealed. They love art and were open to ideas beyond the traditional themes, and so the swirls and circles of artist Sonia Delaunay, became the inspiration for this gorgeous coastal property in Cohasset, MA. This garden was inspired by the art of Sonia Delaunay. Along the entire length of the house we made a sweeping serpentine stone wall that swerves around like a great dragon tail. In front of it are deep beds filled with Euphorbia, Lavender, Geranium, Coreopsis, Salvia, and Hakonechloa grass. They sing with blues, purples and yellows, the homeowners’ favorite colors. Euphorbia "Shorty" and Soft Touch hollies mix well with lavender and coreopsis.
Renovation of a Paul Williams Residence
Renovation of a Paul Williams Residence
Andrew Skurman ArchitectsAndrew Skurman Architects
Seating amidst the gardens.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Greenhouse Studio
Greenhouse Studio
Cynthia B. Wilson Interior DesignCynthia B. Wilson Interior Design
CB Wilson Interior Design / Bruce Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a large bohemian back formal full sun garden in Milwaukee with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Finished Landscape in Shavano Park, San Antonio, Texas
Finished Landscape in Shavano Park, San Antonio, Texas
VHS LandscapingVHS Landscaping
Landscape in Shavano Park, San Antonio, Texas by VHS Landscaping
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden 2
Chris SnookChris Snook
Photo: Chris Snook © 2016 Houzz
Inspiration for a large contemporary formal garden wall in London with a potted garden.
2015 Holiday Containers
2015 Holiday Containers
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
A shallow concrete urn from Campania International is perched on an 18" curved granite seatwall with a 3" bluestone cap. Filled for the holidays and winter season, they bring a touch of color in an otherwise dreary winter landscape.
An Evolution for Land and Family
An Evolution for Land and Family
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
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.
Contemporary Neighbors - #1
Contemporary Neighbors - #1
Parsons Construction IncParsons Construction Inc
Eugene Michel
Photo of a large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway garden in San Francisco with a potted garden.
Marquette | 2017
Marquette | 2017
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Inspiration for a large contemporary front full sun garden in Dallas with a potted garden.
Bedminster NJ
Bedminster NJ
The Todd GroupThe Todd Group
Inspiration for a large classic back formal garden in New York with a potted garden.

Large Garden with a Potted 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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