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Medium Sized and Large Garden Ideas and Designs

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Gardens by Lazar Landscape
Gardens by Lazar Landscape
Lazar Landscape Design and ConstructionLazar Landscape Design and Construction
Lazar Landscape Design and Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Formal Garden
Formal Garden
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) Fountain in a formal garden, thanks to Fairfield House & Garden Co. for making this happen!
East Village Roof Garden
East Village Roof Garden
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Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova
Photo of a large traditional roof full sun garden in New York with a water feature and decking.
Redmond modern
Redmond modern
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney
Design ideas for a large modern back formal partial sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and concrete paving.
Curb Appeals
Curb Appeals
Mirage LandscapeMirage Landscape
Large mediterranean front driveway partial sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape
Natural Concepts Landscaping ContractorsNatural Concepts Landscaping Contractors
A gravel path winds through native drought-tolerant plantings
Large mediterranean side garden in Santa Barbara with a garden path.
Contemporary Gates and Fences - Salt Lake City, Utah
Contemporary Gates and Fences - Salt Lake City, Utah
PteryxPteryx
Custom steel fence with matching gate.
This is an example of a medium sized modern back private garden in Salt Lake City with a metal fence.
Native Gardens that we support with design and Maintenance in 2023
Native Gardens that we support with design and Maintenance in 2023
PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLCPETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC
Clients gardens that took a rear lawn and changed it into a large potagers garden. This is a strong pollinator garden as there is all kind of food, shelter, nesting for the natural world. The path is gravel so it drains. The white closest to the house is flowering tobaccos. the pink to the left is pink digitalis, blue iris and yellow yarrow. Peter Atkins and Associates
Seattle Simple & Clean
Seattle Simple & Clean
Kismet Design- Landscape ArchitectureKismet Design- Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back garden in Seattle with decking and a wood fence.
Modern outdoor entertainer in Carmel Valley
Modern outdoor entertainer in Carmel Valley
Jesse York, Landscape DesignerJesse York, Landscape Designer
Welcome to the ultimate backyard, where the interior effortlessly merges with the exterior through wide panoramic glass doors, and where material transitions are subtly concealed. Centered in this vast space is a sizable pool complemented by a water wall, making it the centerpiece of the area. Designed for entertainment and enjoyment, this space features a spacious outdoor kitchen, a covered area for watching TV by the pool, a bocce ball court with a custom horseshoe backstop, and as night falls, a snug fire pit ideally situated on the canyon's brink.
Vegetable Raised Beds in Oak
Vegetable Raised Beds in Oak
Luxury Garden DesignLuxury Garden Design
The Oak Raised Beds offer a unique feature: an oak beam, laid flat, which provides a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy the surrounding garden. It gives you the opportunity to take a brief pause and savour a cup of coffee while admiring your edible garden.
East Danforth Backyard Makeover
East Danforth Backyard Makeover
Green Apple LandscapingGreen Apple Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back partial sun garden for summer in Toronto with decking and a wood fence.
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek
Accessory Dwelling Unit and Outdoor Living Spaces | Silvercreek
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
A view of the cabana looking toward the house. Note the protected exterior outlets on the leftmost column, which could run string lights and chargers for use in the cabana.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Because the sunniest place to grow vegetables is in the front yard, custom Cor-ten steel planters were designed as an attractive sculptural element, their graceful curves complementing the organic flow of the landscape. Informal gravel provides stable footing to walk and work, while remaining permeable to rain. Dwarf citrus grow in pots, and foundation plantings of Ribes sanguineum and Phormium 'Guardsman', and Ficus pumila vine anchor the home. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Ann Arbor Modern Residence Project - Rear Terrace
Ann Arbor Modern Residence Project - Rear Terrace
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
Brick garden walls grow out of the grade and widen into outdoor terraces. These terraces flow naturally from the interior of residence and offer a dynamic space for entertaining. They also offer a chance to appreciate the natural curve of the land as it slopes away. Photo by Chris Major.
Ann Arbor Estate Project: Fire Table
Ann Arbor Estate Project: Fire Table
Zaremba & CompanyZaremba & Company
An intimate conversation area anchors one corner of the outdoor living space. A reclaimed stone plinth fire table serves as a rustic focal point, and a stone retaining wall enhances the sense of cozy seclusion. Crushed stone delights the senses with every footstep. Photo by John Carlson.
A Modern Yet Classical Villa With Curved Bay and Elliptical Staircase
A Modern Yet Classical Villa With Curved Bay and Elliptical Staircase
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Inspiration for a large traditional front garden in Other with a gate and natural stone paving.
Contemporary Townhouse Garden
Contemporary Townhouse Garden
Plantology LtdPlantology Ltd
Contemporary townhouse wildlife garden, with meandering gravel paths through dynamic herbaceous planting with corten water features.
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden in West Midlands with a flowerbed and decorative stones.
ADU with a View
ADU with a View
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
An ADU with a view! Landscape surrounds this little ADU making it a secret garden escape!
Photo of a medium sized bohemian back xeriscape and private full sun garden in Los Angeles with gravel.
The Hines Residence
The Hines Residence
IRI LandscapeIRI Landscape
© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall.

Medium Sized and Large 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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