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Luxury Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Hillsborough Estate Garden
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Design ideas for an expansive back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
A Landscape Like a Sonnet
A Landscape Like a Sonnet
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Decomposed granite, an armillary and custom benches work harmoniously inside the walls of the garden. The home sits off in the distance, across the street.
Oregon Wine Country Modern Japanese Garden
Oregon Wine Country Modern Japanese Garden
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
Modern Japanese garden featuring a granite chip dry garden.
Photo of a large modern formal full sun garden in Portland with decomposed granite.
Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Kenwood Retreat
Kenwood Retreat
Kelly Cowan DesignsKelly Cowan Designs
Outdoor kitchen and bocce court. Access provided by paths cut into hillside and built up w/ retaining walls
This is an example of a large mediterranean sloped partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Lovely built dream home on a bluff overlooking the spectacular Santa Barbara coastline. Distinctly different gardens reading as a harmonious whole-was our mission! The owners had defined ten distinctly different gardens to be installed across the almost three-acre site. How were these to be woven together into a cohesive whole, which in turn would compliment the Italianate façade of the 10,000 square foot house? The gardens rendered as a string of pearls -- Each of the ten gardens was separately designed to be its own special jewel. And yet, when viewed from afar or from the grand terrace above, several of the gardens and numerous garden elements are "Linked Together as a String of Pearls" -- the White Garden, the Christmas Tree (a large deodar underplanted with white foliaged "snow"), the Theater Garden, the Perennial Border (mandated by the coastal commission to protect the bluff top from failing), the Koi pond, the Queen's Garden, the Pergola and the Herb Garden all flow in a loose chain around the perimeter of a central back lawn. This design concept drove many of the other design decisions and specific design techniques. ** Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape, Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Del Mar, CA
Del Mar, CA
Dagos landscapingDagos landscaping
One of our many project we execute through out the years.
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a rockery, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Jardín Olivella
Jardín Olivella
JoanMa Roig - PaisatgismeJoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme
El estudio fue contactado por Be.Rethink para llevar a cabo el diseño del jardín para esta propiedad llamada, hasta entonces, Casa Celma. La arquitectura original es de Jordi Capella, arquitecto y creativo catalán. Se encuentra en pleno parque natural del Garraf, en un típico paisaje mediterráneo meridional. Rodeado de encinar y pinar de pino blanco, que se agarran al terreno pedregoso y calcáreo del lugar. La intervención paisajística pretende respetar el lugar y la arquitectura existente (con reforma por parte de EXIT Projectes), mediante muros de piedra, materiales nobles -madera, metal, gresa- y una selección de planta mediterranea de muy fácil adaptación. Los lugares con tanta presencia de piedra madre en superficie, obliga a escoger muy bien qué y dónde plantar. Sin olvidar que es un jardín, con su atmosfera y su estética. Fotografía © Oleh Kardash
Jardín Olivella
Jardín Olivella
JoanMa Roig - PaisatgismeJoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme
El estudio fue contactado por Be.Rethink para llevar a cabo el diseño del jardín para esta propiedad llamada, hasta entonces, Casa Celma. La arquitectura original es de Jordi Capella, arquitecto y creativo catalán. Se encuentra en pleno parque natural del Garraf, en un típico paisaje mediterráneo meridional. Rodeado de encinar y pinar de pino blanco, que se agarran al terreno pedregoso y calcáreo del lugar. La intervención paisajística pretende respetar el lugar y la arquitectura existente (con reforma por parte de EXIT Projectes), mediante muros de piedra, materiales nobles -madera, metal, gresa- y una selección de planta mediterranea de muy fácil adaptación. Los lugares con tanta presencia de piedra madre en superficie, obliga a escoger muy bien qué y dónde plantar. Sin olvidar que es un jardín, con su atmosfera y su estética. Fotografía © Oleh Kardash
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Expansive back xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
Oregon Wine Country Modern Japanese Garden
Oregon Wine Country Modern Japanese Garden
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
Modern Japanese garden in Yamhill County, OR by Ross NW Watergardens.
Large modern formal full sun garden in Portland with decomposed granite.
Kenwood Retreat
Kenwood Retreat
Kelly Cowan DesignsKelly Cowan Designs
Outdoor kitchen and bocce court. Access provided by paths cut into hillside and built up w/ retaining walls
Design ideas for a large mediterranean sloped partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with decomposed granite.
The Laurel
The Laurel
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Decomposed granite panels with limestone curbing generate a high-impact visual for a low-impact space. Large containers at opposite ends of the panels help define the space, adding another level of interest. Landscape design by Josh Griffin.
Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Inspiration for an expansive modern back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a fire feature, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
My Project
My Project
Aspen Leaf Landscaping LLCAspen Leaf Landscaping LLC
This is an example of a large classic back formal partial sun garden for summer with a flowerbed, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Dune House
Dune House
AcreAcre
Large monolithic architectural details are something we try and bring into all our projects, it’s these details that allow us to be looser with wilder with our planting palettes and for the outcome to still feel considered. In this case, the benches allowed us to terrace the site creating activated zones to higher use of the functionality. Photography by Derek Swalwell
Mohawk Entry Parterre
Mohawk Entry Parterre
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
Inspiration for a small classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and decomposed granite.
Newport Coast Mansion
Newport Coast Mansion
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Interior Design By LoriDennis.com
Photo of an expansive classic back full sun garden in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court and decomposed granite.
Private Residence with Driveway Fountain
Private Residence with Driveway Fountain
Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLCEhrich & Ehrich Construction LLC
Inspiration for a large mediterranean courtyard garden in New York with a water feature and decomposed granite.
Kamaroti Hotel Garden
Kamaroti Hotel Garden
UserUser
Lorena Garcia
Photo of a large rustic sloped full sun garden for summer in Other with decomposed granite.

Luxury Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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