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Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Thomas Lee Fisher LandscapingThomas Lee Fisher Landscaping
Large classic front formal full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Montecito
Mediterranean Montecito
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Formal courtyard of crushed stone with central pond and fountain is surrounded by plantings of Italian cypress, olives, lavender, rosemary and other drought tolerant Mediterranean plants. Photo by David Palermo Photography, Santa Barbara.
Japanese garden: stream with traditional red bridge
Japanese garden: stream with traditional red bridge
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back garden in San Diego with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Austin Hillside Estate
Austin Hillside Estate
Double B Design, LLCDouble B Design, LLC
Cut stone pavers form an interesting pathway around the pool. Synthetic turf lawn provides an open space for kids to play and run around on. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography
Doors, Windows, Millwork and Cabinetry in Custom home
Doors, Windows, Millwork and Cabinetry in Custom home
Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.Neff Mill & Cabinet Inc.
This is an example of a large mediterranean courtyard formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Inspiration for a large mediterranean back garden in Santa Barbara with brick paving and a water feature.
Residential Services
Residential Services
Lawns of DallasLawns of Dallas
Large classic back formal partial sun garden in Dallas with a water feature.
Naperville Landscape Lighting
Naperville Landscape Lighting
Accents LightingAccents Lighting
Large traditional back full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a water feature.
Upland Exterior Landscape Project
Upland Exterior Landscape Project
Rob Clark Construction Inc.Rob Clark Construction Inc.
Large classic back full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Lancaster woodland home and garden
Lancaster woodland home and garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Hanselman Landscape and Gardens
Design ideas for a large traditional garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
Sacramento Mediterranean Garden
Sacramento Mediterranean Garden
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
Natural stone stairs, pathway and patio. Stairs are inset with the homes' original (circa 1920) tiles. The fountain is also original to the house. Water-saving Mediterranean plants grow in surrounding raised beds and planting beds. Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
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
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Uber green earthy contemporary Winner of the Gold Medal and the International Landscaper Designer of The Year for APLD (Association of Professional Landscape Designers) Winner of Santa Barbara Beautiful Award, Large Family Residence
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Landscape lighting provides additional character to an already romanticized porch and entry.
Design ideas for a large traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Our Portfolio
Our Portfolio
Waterfall Pond SupplyWaterfall Pond Supply
Large traditional back full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and mulch.
Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape
Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape
Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLCTexas Ponds and Water Features, LLC
Disappearing or Pond-less Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the look and sound of moving water in your landscape without the maintenance of a pond. A waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and coveted feature in a landscape. The eye is naturally drawn to the shimmering movement of the water. The sound of falling water soothes and relaxes you like no there sound in nature. It's a great alternative for those who are just trying to 'get their feet wet' or looking to fit a little piece of paradise into a small backyard. If your landscape lacks the space or if you have safety concerns about an ecosystem pond, then a Pond-less Waterfall is perfect for you. You can also add a stream to a pondless waterfall to add to the size and create the sense of a creek running through your landscape. Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most natural-looking water features and pondless waterfalls in the state. Using only natural stone, our specialists create waterfalls that look as is nature had carved them over hundreds of years. We serve both the Austin and Central Texas area as well as the Houston and Southeast TX areas and just about anywhere in between. Contact us today to get your backyard water feature project started.
Bubbling Rocks & Urns/Vases
Bubbling Rocks & Urns/Vases
Serenity Falls Watergardens LLCSerenity Falls Watergardens LLC
This is an example of a large classic back full sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a water feature.
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA
Andrew Grossman Landscape DesignAndrew Grossman Landscape Design
Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted Spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Large traditional back partial sun garden for spring in Houston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Lotus on Orange
Lotus on Orange
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma
Photo of a large midcentury courtyard formal full sun garden in Other with a water feature, concrete paving and a wood fence.

Large Garden with a Water Feature 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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