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Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Design/ Build- Rustic Retreat
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hear what our clients, Lisa & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Decks, Patios, and Walkways
Outer Image DesignOuter Image Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden for spring in Houston with concrete paving and a pathway.
Country Farm Houseƒc
Country Farm Houseƒc
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Mixed planting bed of evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs, and perennials.
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse side fully shaded garden in Boston with a flowerbed.
Louisiana Elegance
Louisiana Elegance
Gurley's Azalea GardenGurley's Azalea Garden
Gurley's Azalea Garden
Design ideas for a large traditional side partial sun garden for summer in Nashville with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The custom arbor creates a cool intimate sitting area thanks to a cantilevered steel canopy with die-cut panel by Parasoleil. Arizona flagstone pavers and a boulder fountain ground the space in lush plantings. 'Koi' artwork (acrylic on reclaimed glass windowpane) by owner. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Artful Privacy with Ship Lap Louvred Fencing & Granite Posts, Duxbury MA
Artful Privacy with Ship Lap Louvred Fencing & Granite Posts, Duxbury MA
Maureen Allen LandscapesMaureen Allen Landscapes
Inspiration for a small side garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Proteas, salvia, lavender, agave, and veggies oh my!
Proteas, salvia, lavender, agave, and veggies oh my!
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This young family needed more work, play, exercise, entertaining, fruits, veggies and so much more. Inspired by their love of good design and South African plants, BE Landscape Design went to town reimagining a driveway.
West Seattle Contemporary
West Seattle Contemporary
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
steel planters and linear pavers lead to the Seattle skyline and Sound view
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Old World Charm in the City
Old World Charm in the City
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
This is an example of a large mediterranean side partial sun garden in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
Potager
Potager
Adam Vetere Landscape and Garden DesignAdam Vetere Landscape and Garden Design
Nicola Stocken
This is an example of a medium sized classic side full sun garden for summer in Berkshire.
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Stylish Digs in Echo Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
Large picture windows looked out onto the empty narrow side yard. Our solution was to create a dramatic 3D modular installation with CorTen Planters filled with low maintenance cacti.
Farmhouse Garden
Farmhouse Garden
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized rural side full sun garden in Philadelphia.
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Cottage garden with native and other deer proof flowering plants: Caryopteris, Monarda, Digitalis. Susan Irving
Inspiration for a large rustic side full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Bees thrive in this pollinator haven and rain garden. A Black Lace Elderberry blooms in the background, with the tall blooms of Angelica near the hive. Installation by Apogee Landscapes Photo by Amy Whitworth
Custom Pool Surround Fence and Clam Shell Driveway
Custom Pool Surround Fence and Clam Shell Driveway
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The clam shell driveway is a traditional Cape Cod design. It is edged in Liriope and has a custom fence which is a pool enclosure. The barn/pool house is adjacent to the single car garage and has a second floor loft. The out building has ample space for entertaining friends and family on Summer days. Cedar roofing and wall shingles will patina to a soft gray as it weathers.
Josh and Dawn's full yard renovation
Josh and Dawn's full yard renovation
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Hand crafted cedar arbor is lighting for those evening dining moments
Inspiration for a large traditional side driveway fully shaded garden in Portland with a garden path and concrete paving.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Chicken coop/vegetable garden complex is hardworking and beautiful. Daylilies, geranium and gaillardia soften the front of the practical garden. Multiple layers of fencing keep out deer and raptors, and allows the owners' to control where the chickens can go. Rustic design gives a nod to the local rural community.
Love-on-the-Rocks
Love-on-the-Rocks
Rusnak Gallant Ltd.Rusnak Gallant Ltd.
Photos by Josh Leslie
Small contemporary side partial sun garden for summer in Vancouver with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
lake house
lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
Design ideas for a large nautical side full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.

Premium Side 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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