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Large World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

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Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.
Garell
Garell
David Hertz & Studio of Environmental ArchitectureDavid Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in Other with a pond and concrete paving.
CA Moon Valley Nurseries
CA Moon Valley Nurseries
Moon Valley NurseriesMoon Valley Nurseries
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving.
Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens
Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Large world-inspired courtyard formal partial sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a garden path and concrete paving.
Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape
Photo of a large world-inspired back full sun garden in Miami with natural stone paving.
Bear's Club Estate Landscape
Bear's Club Estate Landscape
UserUser
Lovely tropical landscape by Pamela Crawford, photographed by Allen Rokach. The landscape includes alocasias, dioon spinulosum, agaves, and bromeliads and is located in the Bear's Club, Jupiter, FL. See Pamela's work at pamela-crawford.com.
Contemporary by the Lake with a Japanese Feel
Contemporary by the Lake with a Japanese Feel
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
License to Chill
License to Chill
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Photo of a large world-inspired side garden in Miami.
East Hampton Koi Pond
East Hampton Koi Pond
AH Ponds, Inc.AH Ponds, Inc.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Paradise in Kahala
Paradise in Kahala
MCYIA Interior Architecture and DesignMCYIA Interior Architecture and Design
Geoff Miasnik
Large world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Hawaii with natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Dunphy Lawn & LandscapingDunphy Lawn & Landscaping
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Landscape
Landscape
Design ScapesDesign Scapes
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back partial sun garden in Tampa with mulch.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese-inspired garden with koi pond
Japanese-inspired garden with koi pond
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Hanselman Landscape and Gardens
Large world-inspired back garden in Philadelphia with a pond and gravel.
Recent project
Recent project
Charles McClure - Professional Site PlanningCharles McClure - Professional Site Planning
Charles McClure Professional Site Planning - Santa Barbara, California
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front driveway partial sun garden in Santa Barbara with concrete paving.
Frame For A Garden
Frame For A Garden
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
The subject matter within this framework is the best of the best.
This is an example of a large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in Minneapolis with a garden path and gravel.

Large World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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