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Luxury Medium Sized Garden Ideas and Designs

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Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front full sun garden in Miami with brick paving.
Custom Stone Bench
Custom Stone Bench
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
The Art Of Outdoor Living by Grace Design Associates *Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape for Santa Barbara Contractors Association *Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Merit Award
Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico
Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Coming home has never felt better...This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal has vibes of Palm Springs written all over it!!! Views of the Organ Mountains surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert creates an outdoor space like no other. Modifications were made to the courtyard walls, new entrance door, sunset balcony included removing an over designed standard staircase access with a new custom spiral staircase, a new T&G ceiling, minimized obstructing columns, replaced w/substantial cedar support beams. Stucco patch, repair & new paint, new down spouts & underground drainage were all key to making a better home. Now our client can come home with feel good vibes!!! Our next focus was the access driveway, taking boring to sophisticated. With nearly 9' of elevation change from the street to the home we wanted to create a fun and easy way to come home. 8" bed drystack limestone walls & planters were key to making the transition of elevation smooth, also being completely permeable, but with the strength to retain, these walls will be here for a lifetime. Accented with oversized Mossrock boulders and mossrock slabs used for steps, naturalized the environment, serving as break points and easy access. Native plants surrounded by natural vegetation compliments the flow with an outstanding lighting show when the sun goes down. Welcome to your home!!!
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
Planting in the back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in summer, the planting is a base of evergreen textures punctuated with long flowering perennials.
Richards Residence
Richards Residence
Foch Family Landscape ArchitectureFoch Family Landscape Architecture
This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.
West Village Modern Garden
West Village Modern Garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
A tiered urban space was in need of a facelift. A clean and simple design was introduced for comfortable entertaining and low maintenance. A lot of materials already onsite were reused in a new configuration. Lighting and irrigation add to ease of use. Retractable shade system protects from the elements. Infrared heaters allow for comfortable use of the outdoors on cool nights.
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and stunning detail.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front driveway full sun garden in Dallas with a rockery, gravel and a wood fence.
Mediterranean Family Retreat
Mediterranean Family Retreat
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Located in a historic neighborhood, this property features an Italian Revival home on a compact lot. The owners have lovingly restored the exterior, and we created a garden that feels both fresh and timeless. The design maximizes the site with a sparkling pool and a series of spaces for entertaining, relaxing and play. Generous custom tile work, a new pergola and gates, and iron lights and railings all elevate the design and extend the graciousness of the home’s interior into the new outdoor spaces.
Houghton Residence
Houghton Residence
Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.
Call of the Wild Photography
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back private garden in Vancouver.
Urban Ranch
Urban Ranch
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Incorporating metals into the landscape design adds clean lines and a touch of modern that flows from inside the home to the outside, creating a cohesive space.
Marie Khouri Planted
Marie Khouri Planted
SG DesignSG Design
Tammyanne Matthew
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Contemporary Garden Putney
Contemporary Garden Putney
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Photograph taken by Landscaping Solutions This contemporary London garden scheme was designed by Simon Thomas and built by Landscaping Solutions. The design comprises horizontal timber batten screening mounted with up and down lights. There is a central fireplace which also has storage space to the rear. The paving and steps are sawn sandstone incorporating LED strip lights beneath the step treads. The raised planters are painted white and planted out with Box hedging. The rest of the planting comprises Irises, Stipa grasses and Fennel.
Moonee Ponds Family Poolside Paradise
Moonee Ponds Family Poolside Paradise
GHLDGHLD
A small storage space to keep drinkware, and an outdoor fridge for the beverages!
Photo of a medium sized contemporary back garden in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Ladbroke Terrace, London
Randle SiddeleyRandle Siddeley
This is an example of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Beautiful Entry Walkway
Beautiful Entry Walkway
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Landscape Architect: Kettelkamp and Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture
Photo of a medium sized traditional front garden in Chicago with brick paving.
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Medium sized classic back fully shaded garden for summer in Charlotte with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area
Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLCBarbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC
Barbara Hilty, APLD
Medium sized modern front driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Portland with concrete paving.
Highland Residence
Highland Residence
Utah LandscapingUtah Landscaping
Trex Deck with built in hot tub elevated above a lower firepit deck with modern firepit box. Paver walkway leads to upper landscaping.
Medium sized classic back partial sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a fire feature and decking.
Lakeside Pool Gardens - North Muskegon, MI
Lakeside Pool Gardens - North Muskegon, MI
Specialty GardensSpecialty Gardens
A colorful mixed border of deer resistant plants including annuals and perennials. Some of the plants included are: Helenium 'Mardi Gras', Agastache 'Purple Haze', Cleome, Echinacea - Purple Coneflower, Anemone 'Robustissima', Liatris 'Kobold', Yellow Marigold, Heuchera 'Frosted Violet', Monarda 'Raspberry Wine', and Coreopsis. Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI
Eclectic Backyard Garden
Eclectic Backyard Garden
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Luxury Medium Sized 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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