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Large Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Design ideas for a large back full sun garden for spring in Nashville with a fire feature, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Spring Beauty
Spring Beauty
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
At the top of the trail, a Western Redbud deepens shade. It's pink blooms and seeds lift the eye from the magenta of Hummingbird Sage blooms and an expansive river-rock-filled divot, designed to help sink stormwater.
Side yard Landscape with Putting Green
Side yard Landscape with Putting Green
JLM ConstructionJLM Construction
Showing: *Custom designed putting green with a Sail Awning for shade around the hot tub and Putting Green *Small pergola built over the new Custom BBQ counter with grill & storage *String lights are used throughout the yard instead of overhead lights in the pergola
River Rock Pathway
River Rock Pathway
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes 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.
Floyd Residence
Floyd Residence
Garden EnvironmentsGarden Environments
Durham, NC
Large midcentury front xeriscape partial sun garden in Raleigh with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Garden Pebble Path With Stone Border
Garden Pebble Path With Stone Border
Daco StoneDaco Stone
Backyard garden area with stone lined pebble path and Daco Real Stone Veneer wall
Photo of a large rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Atlanta with a pathway and decorative stones.
Backyard Landscaping, Hardscapes, Xeriscapes, Austin, TX
Backyard Landscaping, Hardscapes, Xeriscapes, Austin, TX
YardDocYardDoc
This picture is another example of Xeriscape landscaping and gardening. This photo shows how we used two different types of river rock to add interest and contrast. Curving designs are always a good choice in landscaping. They mimic nature and gently lead the eye along the entire landscape. The brick edging we installed also helps with this visual aspect. The large rocks serve two purposes. Firstly, they create a dramatic impact. Secondly, they give the landscape a three-dimensional quality. This helps to prevent the landscape from appearing ‘flat.’ The plants of varying heights and widths also help to achieve this.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
Inspiration for a large contemporary front xeriscape fully shaded garden seating in San Francisco with a rockery and decorative stones.
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a vegetable patch and decorative stones.
露天の岩風呂
露天の岩風呂
風知蒼　FUCHISO風知蒼　FUCHISO
Photo of a large world-inspired courtyard full sun garden for winter with decorative stones.
Southwest Swale Way
Southwest Swale Way
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This is an example of a large side garden in Austin with decorative stones.
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.
Add Curves to your Landscape
Add Curves to your Landscape
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Low maintenance front yard planting bed with concrete edging.
Large classic front garden in Minneapolis with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
Wooded Oasis Overhaul
Wooded Oasis Overhaul
Landscapes by TerraLandscapes by Terra
This wooden area was overgrown and had no functional use for the homeowners. We were able to clear out the area and create useful space for them to enjoy the outdoors. By adding a dry stream bed we alleviated any potential issues with standing water, a mixture of medium river gravel and Glacier boulders were used in this feature. This project also included adding a seating area, a flagstone pathway, using Oakfield steppers, that provides access from the driveway. We added in greenery that is easier for the homeowner to maintain and still gives you the rustic appeal of being in the woods. In the front yard the walkway was completed using Copthorne Liberty pavers and Coral Bells were planted along the entrance.
Front yard curb appeal
Front yard curb appeal
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Low maintenance planting beds are a great way to add curb appeal to your home.
Inspiration for a large classic front garden in Minneapolis with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
huntington harbour waterfront contemporary
huntington harbour waterfront contemporary
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
corten steel planter and gravel bed for streetside exterior drought-tolerant landscaping
This is an example of a large world-inspired front xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with decorative stones, lawn edging and a metal fence.
Pottery
Pottery
CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPINGCHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING
Large contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden in Las Vegas with a potted garden and decorative stones.
Floyd Residence
Floyd Residence
Garden EnvironmentsGarden Environments
Durham, NC
Photo of a large retro front xeriscape partial sun garden in Raleigh with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Lots or Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and native grasses give this landscape a rustic touch.
Inspiration for a large bohemian side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Denver with decorative stones.

Large Garden with Decorative Stones 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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