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The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Inspiration for a large country back pergola in Kent.
Mountain Cottage
Mountain Cottage
Greenleaf Services, Inc.Greenleaf Services, Inc.
Photo of a large classic sloped partial sun garden steps in Other.
Memorial - Spring Valley
Memorial - Spring Valley
Designs By ElizabethDesigns By Elizabeth
Photo of a large mediterranean front full sun garden for summer in Houston with gravel and a flowerbed.
Sonoma
Sonoma
Urban BotanicsUrban Botanics
Design ideas for a large contemporary sloped xeriscape fully shaded garden steps in San Francisco with gravel.
Contemporary Landscape in Kissing Camels
Contemporary Landscape in Kissing Camels
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Raised planter beds offer a easy way to grow your own vegetable garden.
Inspiration for a large contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Denver with a raised bed and concrete paving.
Moroccan Zellij
Moroccan Zellij
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Modern landscape with different gravels and poured in place concrete.
This is an example of a large modern back xeriscape full sun garden seating for spring in San Francisco with gravel and a wood fence.
Patio de l'entrée
Patio de l'entrée
Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'IntérieurNathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur
This is an example of a large mediterranean back garden steps in Marseille.
Eversley Road
Eversley Road
Marienne Pachonick ArchitectsMarienne Pachonick Architects
Radu Palicica
This is an example of a large contemporary back full sun garden in London.
Horizontal Red Wood Fence in Pasadena
Horizontal Red Wood Fence in Pasadena
LA FENCE CRAFTLA FENCE CRAFT
Inspiration for a large contemporary back partial sun garden for autumn in Los Angeles with brick paving.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Northwestern Landscape & DesignNorthwestern Landscape & Design
Inspiration for a large contemporary side full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Paver Driveways
Paver Driveways
Summit Outdoor LivingSummit Outdoor Living
Design ideas for a large rustic front driveway partial sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving.
Lake Travis Natural Home
Lake Travis Natural Home
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
A formal courtyard looks into a bed beyond the breezeway.
This is an example of a large mediterranean back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with concrete paving.
Side Yard Entrance
Side Yard Entrance
LandArtLandArt
This project was completed in conjunction with the construction of the home. The home’s architect was looking for someone who could design and build a new driveway, front entrance, walkways, patio, fencing, and plantings. The gardens were designed for the homeowner who had a real appreciation for gardening and was looking for variety and colour. The plants are all perennials that are relatively low maintenance while offering a wide variety of colours, heights, shapes and textures. For the hardscape, we used a Mondrian slab interlock for the main features and added a natural stone border for architectural detail.
Landscape Designs
Landscape Designs
WaterQuest LandscapingWaterQuest Landscaping
Large traditional back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Albuquerque with gravel and a desert look.
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.
Waterfall and garden pond
Waterfall and garden pond
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Waterfall and garden ponds in this backyard features a stone bridge and large koi pond. Backyard Waterfall, water garden, garden design by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Driveway
Driveway
PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.PaveStone Brick Paving Inc.
Inspiration for a large classic front driveway full sun garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Custom Cedar Driveway Gate
Custom Cedar Driveway Gate
Riverside FenceRiverside Fence
Inspiration for a large classic front driveway garden in New York.
Raleigh Studios
Raleigh Studios
Barefoot LandscapeBarefoot Landscape
Design ideas for a large contemporary front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with mulch.
A selection: Mt Victoria, Roseneath, Seatoun, Northland, Lower Hutt, Eastbourne
A selection: Mt Victoria, Roseneath, Seatoun, Northland, Lower Hutt, Eastbourne
HEDGE Garden Design & NurseryHEDGE Garden Design & Nursery
Outdoor dining area under glass verandah | Design by HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery | photo NZ House & Garden Magazine
Photo of a large back formal garden in Wellington with a retaining wall and concrete paving.

Large Grey 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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