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Medium Sized Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Mid-Century Ranch Makeover
Mid-Century Ranch Makeover
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Detail shot of Front Yard
This is an example of a medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Austin with a desert look and decorative stones.
Project | Quartz
Project | Quartz
flauraflaura
Medium sized rustic back formal partial sun garden for summer in Other with a fireplace, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Gardner Residence
Gardner Residence
Frederico Landscape ManagementFrederico Landscape Management
Flagstone pathway through the shrubs and trees
Medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with decorative stones.
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Medium sized classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a desert look and decorative stones.
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Ocean Beach Craftsman
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
Cleaned up and river rock to create a low maintenance landscape and accent the craftmanship of the home.
Medium sized classic front xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with a desert look and decorative stones.
Side Garden and Man Cave
Side Garden and Man Cave
Kenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.IKenny & Co Constructions and C.W.F.I
Side yard area is very steep with drainage issues, The Clients invested in site works that would resolve the drainage issues and create side access to the rear of the yard and a man cave space with a 6 meter long concrete work bench and storage area.
Two Area Project with Egg Rock Path in Preston Hollow
Two Area Project with Egg Rock Path in Preston Hollow
Texas Turf DesignTexas Turf Design
Here is another beautiful turf project that had two area's. There was an area that was by the pool and a area along the other side of the house. This we created a path with egg stone. All done in 3 days with our Super Soft, Antimicrobial, American Made Artificial Grass that comes with a 15 year product warranty!! Contact us today for your next Turf Project!!
Valliant Drive Retaining Wall Planters
Valliant Drive Retaining Wall Planters
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
A great example of a front yard makeover that turns a simple sloped front yard with old dead grass and a couple of trees into a functional, beautiful stepped yard that still incorporates some grass but also stepped raised planters, natural rock, and wide substantial concrete steps and sitting areas for tremendous curb appeal!!!
Retirement Retreat
Retirement Retreat
The Horticulture Consultant & DesignThe Horticulture Consultant & Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic front garden in Denver with a rockery and decorative stones.
Low Water Love
Low Water Love
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Tiered of the looking out at a shabby brown lawn in their front yard and unwilling to use the water to keep it green these homeowners decided to go for something different. The wife in this household worked from home and was motivated to have a better view from her home office. As an enthusiastic bird watcher, I wanted to give her a view that included happy birds fluttering about. The husband was annoyed by the fact that some of the neighbors allowed their dogs to use this corner lot a toilet without having the curtesy of cleaning up after them. My job was to create a low water landscape (also known as xeriscape) that attracted birds, bees and butterflies but kept the dogs off. We started with directing down spouts in to catch basins called infiltration swales. These swales capture water storing it in the soil where it can be accessed by plants months after the rains have stopped. Then we integrated primarily California native plants and succulents into the design. Special attention was payed to the water needs of the plants and the ideal growing conditions for each species so that the combination of earthworks and plant choice and placement this landscape can get by with zero supplemental irrigation after the period of establishment this landscape. By incorporating flowering California native plants, native birds and insects flocked to the site in a neighborhood otherwise dominated by lifeless landscapes. By surrounding the garden with decomposed granite and succulents we created a space that was unpleasant and unappealing for dogs to relive themselves while remaining appealing to more human sensibilities. Today this property sits on the corner in a suburban neighborhood of Goleta, California. Hopefully serving as inspiration to take out lawns and build beautiful gardens that work to integrate the man made landscape with the natural ecosystem in which it is built.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a rockery and decorative stones.
Culham Cottage Garden
Culham Cottage Garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Medium sized rural back garden in Oxfordshire with a pond and decorative stones.
Dry Creek Native
Dry Creek Native
Eden's Garden DesignEden's Garden Design
Medium sized front xeriscape garden in Salt Lake City with a rockery and decorative stones.
Connie S.
Connie S.
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
Medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden for winter in San Diego with a rockery and decorative stones.
Cranston Cozy Privacy Screen
Cranston Cozy Privacy Screen
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
The goal of this project was to provide privacy for a gas fire pit area in the back yard and to create a nice and clean look that was relatively easy to maintain while providing great curb appeal. We built a cedar privacy screen with contemporary lines and ran the gas line to a Rundle fire pit area that had the potential to upgrade to a paver patio in the future if desired. We finished with trenched downspouts, concrete edge, an engraved address rock and natural stone steps down the walkout.
Backyard Sanctuary of Balance & Style
Backyard Sanctuary of Balance & Style
Ambiance Garden Design, LLCAmbiance Garden Design, LLC
Nature Friendly Landscape
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Charlotte with a water feature and decorative stones.
CM01
CM01
Peterson LandscapingPeterson Landscaping
Medium sized front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Nashville with a raised bed and decorative stones.
Sophisticated Drought Tolerant- Mulholland Estate
Sophisticated Drought Tolerant- Mulholland Estate
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Winding river rock stream around drought tolerant plant materials.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a rockery and decorative stones.
Gardner Residence
Gardner Residence
Frederico Landscape ManagementFrederico Landscape Management
Beautiful cascading water feature, paver patio, stone walkways, and a variety of shrubs and perennials
Medium sized traditional back full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with decorative stones.
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a rockery and decorative stones.

Medium Sized Garden with Decorative Stones 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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