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Medium Sized Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Multi-Level Urban Row House
Multi-Level Urban Row House
Topiarius, IncTopiarius, Inc
Inspiration for a medium sized modern roof formal full sun garden in Chicago with a vegetable patch and decking.
Lake View Modern
Lake View Modern
Thomas Shafer Architects LLCThomas Shafer Architects LLC
Steve Hall @ Hedrich Blessing Photographers
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof full sun garden in Chicago with gravel.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.
Park Slope Roof Deck
Park Slope Roof Deck
Bk BumpkinBk Bumpkin
Photo of a medium sized rustic roof full sun garden in New York with a potted garden and decking.
Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow
Rooftop Workplace of Tomorrow
Aralia: Innovation in Landscape DesignAralia: Innovation in Landscape Design
A rooftop garden designed for the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show. Pleached trees 'edge' and frame the view whilst a modern awning covers the main workspace. Contemporary furniture and sculpture are merged with box hedging and living walls to ensure a relaxing environment. A large multi-stem tree in a huge contemporary planter creates a central focus. Photography by Ben Wetherall
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
The concept by NY landscape architect of informal penthouse garden deck that a few friends getting together at a Hamptons beach cottage with a few beers, building a deck, plywood planters and indigenous plantings was built by New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contractors NYC. This Greenroof fusion rooftop deck and garden combine the traditional planters typical of any roof or terrace garden with a green roof style real sod lawn in the center. This Brooklyn roof garden utilizing environmentally responsible materials such as custom milled black locust decking from nearby Long Island. This user friendly, low maintenance green space provides a perfect get away from the busy streets below. The carpentry design is rugged and tidy with concrete roof tiles to create a very nice effect and contrast different areas. The main feature being a small hillock in the center of the space is a great place to gather on the lawn with friends and family. The homeowner plans to watch movies projected on the side of the building while lounging on her private lawn late at night high above the city.
Woodland Heights House
Woodland Heights House
Patrick Farley ArchitectPatrick Farley Architect
This is an example of a medium sized modern roof garden in Richmond.
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
Lounge area Photos: Peter Hurley Art
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic roof garden in Chicago with decking.
A Rooftop Oasis
A Rooftop Oasis
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A lush garden in the city provides privacy while the plants provide excitement.
Medium sized contemporary roof partial sun garden in Chicago with a living wall and decking.
Illuminazione orto pensile
Illuminazione orto pensile
Eyes S.r.l.Eyes S.r.l.
Illuminazione per un giardino pensile.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary roof garden in Florence with a vegetable patch and decking.
UES TOWNHOUSE ROOF GARDEN WITH CLASSIC STYLE
UES TOWNHOUSE ROOF GARDEN WITH CLASSIC STYLE
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
When designing this rooftop garden for a townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, we wanted to maintain the classic style featured throughout the residence. The planters are made of fiberstone, a blend of fiberglass and stone, and are filled with a lush mix of maiden grasses, hydrangea trees, boxwoods, creeping Jenny, caryopteris, and wisteria vines. The black metal furniture works perfectly with the existing black wrought-iron fence. When picking out the plants to go along the railing, we made sure to stick with low-profile plants that wouldn’t take up too much space or compete with the view.
Modern Roof Terrace in Shad Thames
Modern Roof Terrace in Shad Thames
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
A contemporary roof terrace designed to be a place to entertain and relax. Planted with predominately evergreen plants to give year-round structure, texture and privacy. Powder-coated steel planters were made in differing shapes, heights and colours to give more interest, and reflect the light. Some planters were placed on wheeled bases so that they could be moved around for large parties! The planting was also wind tolerant with a flowing colour pallet of lilac and white. We installed an irrigation system to water the plants and shots of colour came from cushions (outdoor fabric) and ethnic floor cushions. High quality outdoor lighting gave the space atmosphere with additional hanging lanterns used with large candles.
Casa H
Casa H
Estudio Hús - Arquitectura e interiorismoEstudio Hús - Arquitectura e interiorismo
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof driveway full sun garden in Madrid with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Macpherson Place
Macpherson Place
Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden DesignHunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design
Photo of a medium sized victorian roof formal full sun garden for summer in Hong Kong with a water feature and decking.
BROOKLYN HAS THE BEST ROOFTOP GARDEN VIEWS!
BROOKLYN HAS THE BEST ROOFTOP GARDEN VIEWS!
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Check out the amazing skyline views from this roof deck in Brooklyn heights. We chose hardy, low maintenance plantings that would complement the view, rather than compete with it. Our design included a mix of high contrast black and white planters in a mix of straight lines and sphere shapes. The plantings can all withstand full sun and windy conditions and include river birches, ornamental grasses, and boxwoods. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.
Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House
Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House
UserUser
Design ideas for a medium sized victorian roof formal partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and concrete paving.
Spanish Casa
Spanish Casa
Fine House PhotographyFine House Photography
Fine House Studio
This is an example of a medium sized roof full sun garden for summer in Gloucestershire.
Jacuzzi du rooftop
Jacuzzi du rooftop
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Medium sized rural roof formal full sun garden for summer in Paris with a pathway, decking and a wood fence.
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Evening Garden in Wicker Park
Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.Chicago Specialty Gardens, Inc.
A view of the roof garden space in the evening Photos: Peter Hurley Art
Medium sized eclectic roof garden in Chicago with a fire feature and decking.
Contemporary Fountains and Containers
Contemporary Fountains and Containers
Birdsall & Co. The Garden BoutiqueBirdsall & Co. The Garden Boutique
Tall, self-contained outdoor fountain with LED light insert for day and night enjoyment.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary roof garden in Denver with a water feature.

Medium Sized Roof 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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