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Medium Sized Courtyard Garden Ideas and Designs

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Dedham Residence
Dedham Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View out the brick and bluestone walkway to the chip seal driveway.
Photo of a medium sized traditional courtyard formal full sun garden in Boston with brick paving.
Courtyard Redesign
Courtyard Redesign
Visual Harmony InteriorsVisual Harmony Interiors
Medium sized contemporary courtyard xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a garden path and gravel.
＃033　オープンとクローズドと
＃033　オープンとクローズドと
Green Scape Lab（GSL）Green Scape Lab（GSL）
H HOUSE　ガーデン＆エクステリア工事　Photo by Green Scape Lab（GSL）　
Photo of a medium sized courtyard full sun garden for spring in Other with gravel and a wood fence.
Full House Refurbishment and ground floor extension
Full House Refurbishment and ground floor extension
Vero Construction LtdVero Construction Ltd
Medium sized contemporary courtyard garden in Other.
Fall Container Plantings
Fall Container Plantings
KMS Gardens and DesignKMS Gardens and Design
A tiny planting bed is enhanced by a pair of complimentary fall planters.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic courtyard fully shaded garden for autumn in Chicago with a potted garden and brick paving.
Topanga Retreat
Topanga Retreat
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.
Front yard entrance flagstone path.
Front yard entrance flagstone path.
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Allen Haren
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern
Los Altos Hills- Rustic Modern
Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.
Kelsey Schweickert
Photo of a medium sized modern courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.
Sliding Doors
Sliding Doors
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Murray Fredericks
Inspiration for a medium sized modern courtyard garden in Sydney.
Spanish Colonial Revival in Santa Barbara
Spanish Colonial Revival in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Japanese Gardener Mr. Norihisa Okada
Japanese Gardener Mr. Norihisa Okada
Taketo Shoten Co., Ltd.Taketo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Goro Fujii
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard formal garden for spring in Other with natural stone paving.
Thorndon - A Garden Apartment in the City
Thorndon - A Garden Apartment in the City
HEDGE Garden Design & NurseryHEDGE Garden Design & Nursery
Formal layered hedges | HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary courtyard formal partial sun garden in Wellington with concrete paving.
Capitol Hill Potager Garden
Capitol Hill Potager Garden
Seattle Urban Farm CompanySeattle Urban Farm Company
This potager garden is tucked into a private, sunny courtyard. Built-in trellises lining the east side of the garden help to create the outdoor room in which the garden sits and provide a permanent structure for vining crops such as peas, tomatoes and cucumber. The custom wood-framed raised beds are stained to match the exterior trim of the house seamlessly tying the garden into the fabric of the site. Hilary Dahl
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional courtyard driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Chicago with brick paving.
Mid-Century Modern Revival
Mid-Century Modern Revival
Coldham & Hartman ArchitectsColdham & Hartman Architects
Ethan Drinker Photography
Medium sized midcentury courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Pergolas, Arbors, Outdoor Structures
Pergolas, Arbors, Outdoor Structures
California Deck BuildersCalifornia Deck Builders
Beautiful outdoor structures of wood, metal, composite
Medium sized classic courtyard full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path.
Water Features
Water Features
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Medium sized traditional courtyard formal partial sun garden in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Bethlehem Pennsylvania Estate
Bethlehem Pennsylvania Estate
The Outdoor Room, LLCThe Outdoor Room, LLC
Within the walled Potage Garden, an English Glass House and Cold Frame adds as much architectural intrigue as it servesthe early & late production of fresh vegetable & flower crops.
Landscaping Brighton
Landscaping Brighton
All Natural LandscapesAll Natural Landscapes
Frank Spiker
Design ideas for a medium sized classic courtyard garden for summer in Detroit with brick paving.
Garden Courtyards
Garden Courtyards
Himsben Design Studio, LLCHimsben Design Studio, LLC
This unique pair of spaces serve as open green space and entertainment area for a complex of mixed-use buildings in Chicago. Formal garden incorporating colorful perennials, and new lawn provide respite for residents. On the opposite courtyard, a new large paver patio areas softened with plantings will offer an entertainment space.

Medium Sized Courtyard 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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