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Large Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Design ideas for a large traditional back partial sun garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Naperville 40' English Arbor & Flagstone Pathway
Naperville 40' English Arbor & Flagstone Pathway
MILLER + MILLER Architectural PhotographyMILLER + MILLER Architectural Photography
Miller + Miller Real Estate A must see luxury house less than 3 miles from Downtown Naperville. Private and secluded home on a spectacular wooded lot that borders a 14-acre forest preserve. The front patio features perennials, a mahogany stream bridge, 2 mahogany pond decks overlooking koi ponds, waterfalls and 40′ English Arbor. 40′ English Arbor with Wisteria, Clematis, & Akebia. More than 75 trees on the property, along driveway & several ornamentals. Woodland garden with abundant daffodils, scylla, redbuds, columbine, bleeding hearts & lily of the valley. Kitchen garden.
MN Luxury Home Tour
MN Luxury Home Tour
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
This 2014 Luxury Home was part of Midwest Home's Tour. David Kopfmann of Yardscapes, was able to lend to the architecture of the home and create some very detailed touches with different styles of stone and plant material. This image is of the backyard, where David used limestone stepper and concrete paver for the patio. He used plant material to create texture and color. Boulder walls were also used to lend some interest and retaining along the walkway and planting beds.
Mercer Island sunken garden retreat
Mercer Island sunken garden retreat
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
A private outdoor garden space on Mercer Island.
Inspiration for a large contemporary front fully shaded garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion
Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion
Trilogy PartnersTrilogy Partners
Japanese Garden with Hot Springs outdoor soaking tub. Landscape Design by Chad Guinn. Photo Roger Wade Photography The Rocky Regions best and boldest example of Western - Mountain - Asian fusion. Featured in Architectural Digest May 2010
Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe
Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe
UserUser
Large world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Upperville Estates
Upperville Estates
River's Edge LandscapesRiver's Edge Landscapes
Design ideas for a large back formal full sun garden in DC Metro with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Jones Residence
Jones Residence
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Barry FitzGerald
This is an example of a large world-inspired garden in Miami.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Large rustic back full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and brick paving.
Newton Pool
Newton Pool
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
A mountain lake style pool nestles into this West Newton property surrounded by lush plantings and colorful annual and perennial boarders. An ample entertaining space lends itself to summer enjoyment. Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Projetcs of maintenance.
Projetcs of maintenance.
Philippe Soule Landscape DesignPhilippe Soule Landscape Design
Spring pictures of a 25 years old garden that we have been maintaining.
Design ideas for a large traditional back formal garden in New York.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Large classic front driveway full sun garden in DC Metro with natural stone paving.
Martha's Vineyard Estate
Martha's Vineyard Estate
CBA Landscape Architects, LLCCBA Landscape Architects, LLC
Large coastal back formal full sun garden in Boston with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
Alpenhof Bed and Breakfast
NightOrbs, llc.NightOrbs, llc.
tom rupnicki
This is an example of a large rustic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Narragansett Bay Overlook Gardens-Hillside Gardens
Narragansett Bay Overlook Gardens-Hillside Gardens
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
Informal granite steps lead from the deck down to the water through a hillside garden planted with evergreen and sedum.
This is an example of a large world-inspired sloped full sun garden fence for summer in Providence with natural stone paving.
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.
Photo of a large classic back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a vegetable patch and gravel.
French: St. Johns
French: St. Johns
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Piassick Photography, Jazon Oleniczak
Design ideas for a large classic front formal garden wall for autumn in Dallas.
Beatrix Potter Garden
Beatrix Potter Garden
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
A beautiful overview of the cottage garden.
Large bohemian back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with gravel and a vegetable patch.
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
Front Yard Curb Appeal - Huntingtown
LiveWell OutdoorsLiveWell Outdoors
New walkway using Belgard Urbana paver and new plantings improve front curb appeal.The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.
Photo of a large traditional back partial sun garden for spring in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.

Large Green 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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