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Medium Sized Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Beach Bum Turf Co.Beach Bum Turf Co.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in Tampa with decking.
Contemporary Garden Boulder
Contemporary Garden Boulder
High Desert Designs, llcHigh Desert Designs, llc
Spring has sprung! A mix of early season ground cover, tulips, feather reed grass and sage all green up quickly and give you garden pleasure as soon as April.
Side garden path
Side garden path
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
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This is an example of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and natural stone paving.
A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low Water Plants
A Traditional Landscape Loses the Lawn & Overgrown Shrubs To Low Water Plants
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The traditional fountain and surroundings are embellished with a variety of drought tolerant grasses, flowering plants and succulents. The removal of the dense and overgrown shrubs provides more outdoor living space for dining and entertaining for the homeowners' enjoyment. And now with site-appropriate plants and no lawn there is less maintenance and a lower water bill. Full color Blue stone and small mexican pebbles replace the lawn and pathways resulting in an updated and contemporary transformation. A variety of low-water plants including succulents offer year-round appeal and interest throughout the seasons to include Sedum rupestre 'Angelina', with chartreuse foliage, other varieties of sedum along with Echeveria succulents, Echinacea and grases. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Contemporary Home and Garden
Contemporary Home and Garden
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Lisa Cullen: Peaceful sitting area in the shade of Olive trees and oaks surrounded by hand-hewn stone walls and perennial gardens of year round color.
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Complete front yard and backyard remodel by Studio H2o. From a gravel yard, to a space of relaxation and privacy. Utilizing drought tolerant plants and low maintenance features. Containers: Green-Form.com
Prairie Style Foothill Drive & 2100 South Water Wise Landscape
Prairie Style Foothill Drive & 2100 South Water Wise Landscape
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This container garden is made of core ten steel. The fence in the back ground is core ten steel. Lots of herbs and vegetables grow in the containers. Gravel mulch anchors the containers. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio
Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio
The Sculpted EarthThe Sculpted Earth
Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting and new plantings.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion
Viewing Garden for Zen Pavillion
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Jane Luce
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a garden path and gravel.
Craftsman Ranch
Craftsman Ranch
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and mulch.
NDNGA 2015 Residential Front Yard Design Winner
NDNGA 2015 Residential Front Yard Design Winner
Signature LandscapesSignature Landscapes
Megan Sogn
Photo of a medium sized modern front full sun garden for summer in Jacksonville with a garden path.
Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos
Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos
Above The Grade LandscapeAbove The Grade Landscape
Above The Grade Landscape
This is an example of a medium sized classic front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Belgard Pavers examples
Belgard Pavers examples
Ocean Pavers, Inc.Ocean Pavers, Inc.
Belgard Urbana pavers at walkway
Medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Orange County with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
Modern Long Beach Drought Tolerant Design
California Landscape ConstructionCalifornia Landscape Construction
Dan Solomon
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Tropical Garden in Northwood
Tropical Garden in Northwood
Garden ArtsGarden Arts
Denise Cadwallader
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in London with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Curved Desert in Tucson
Curved Desert in Tucson
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
Medium sized back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.
Westford, MA - Outdoor Living Space
Westford, MA - Outdoor Living Space
Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.
Design Works
Photo of a medium sized nautical back full sun garden for summer in Boston with a fire feature and concrete paving.
Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in San Antonio, TX
Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in San Antonio, TX
Global Syn-Turf - Artificial Grass SupplierGlobal Syn-Turf - Artificial Grass Supplier
Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in San Antonio, TX. Visit us on the web at http://www.globalsynturf.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsynturf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/globalsynturf Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/globalsynturf/ Follow us on HomeTalk: http://www.hometalk.com/globalsynturf
Landscape Design and Installation
Landscape Design and Installation
Bella Terra LandscapesBella Terra Landscapes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and brick paving.
Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in Dallas, TX
Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in Dallas, TX
Global Syn-Turf - Artificial Grass SupplierGlobal Syn-Turf - Artificial Grass Supplier
Global Syn-Turf artificial grass installation in Dallas, TX. Visit us on the web at http://www.globalsynturf.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalsynturf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/globalsynturf Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/globalsynturf/ Follow us on HomeTalk: http://www.hometalk.com/globalsynturf

Medium Sized Garden for Summer 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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