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Medium Sized Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Arbour Garden
Arbour Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
Medium sized classic back formal garden seating for summer in London with a garden path and concrete paving.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in London with a pond and natural stone paving.
Stone Flower Bed
Stone Flower Bed
LID LandscapesLID Landscapes
The flower bed is full of stone rocks, evergreen plants, and pops of color.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with gravel.
Family garden in St Margarets
Family garden in St Margarets
Jane Ashley Garden DesignJane Ashley Garden Design
Yorkstone patio surrounded by colourful planting with stylish lounge seating and sunshade in garden with 2 patios, pretty shed, lawn and glorious borders
Garden
Garden
LandZen Landscape Design & ConstructionLandZen Landscape Design & Construction
Photo of a medium sized beach style back formal partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a garden path and mulch.
Heritage home gets a new look
Heritage home gets a new look
Urban Habitats Landscape StudioUrban Habitats Landscape Studio
Heavy lattice panels provide an attractive screen for neighbors on both sides. Clematis armandii and honeysuckle vines will eventually cover the lattice. Photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio
Zero Lawn Xeriscape
Zero Lawn Xeriscape
David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.
Flower lover garden David Morello
This is an example of a medium sized classic front garden for summer in Houston with natural stone paving and a flowerbed.
Mid-Century Modern Front Yard - Cedarburg, WI
Mid-Century Modern Front Yard - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Our client wanted to limit the amount of lawn on her property, so we designed large planting beds to fill the space while adding color, texture, and interest. Westhauser Photography
Southcliff
Southcliff
Gardens for LivingGardens for Living
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic back fully shaded garden fence for summer in Charlotte.
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur
Austin Lakefront Residence
Austin Lakefront Residence
The Garden Design StudioThe Garden Design Studio
www.seeinseeout.com
Medium sized contemporary back formal full sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brentwood Beauty
Brentwood Beauty
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Photo of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun pergola for summer in Austin with decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Millet Ranch (Gilbert)
Millet Ranch (Gilbert)
Outdoor Homes LLCOutdoor Homes LLC
Medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a fireplace and concrete paving.
Purple Rain
Purple Rain
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a raised bed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Fabulous Containers and Planters
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
urns, white flowers, outdoor pots and planters
Inspiration for a medium sized classic front full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Mid-Century Modern Makeover
Heffernan Landscape DesignHeffernan Landscape Design
Removed old, tired landscape, and a large, diseased tree was taken down in front, which opened up view to house. We put in a very linear planting to emphasize the low-slung lines of the house. Redo of the landing and sidewalk to a generous size, in Smoky Mountain cleft stone, with a little accent wall to anchor the coach light. Also, repaved the atrium inside, with a bright Arctic Sandblast stone, to bring light to the dark interior.
IMG_4329.HEIC
IMG_4329.HEIC
Black Diamond Landscape and LightingBlack Diamond Landscape and Lighting
This is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer with a raised bed and decorative stones.
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.

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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