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Pine Ridge Lawn & Landscape, LLCPine Ridge Lawn & Landscape, LLC
Medium sized back full sun garden in Portland Maine with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Croydon, Vic
Croydon, Vic
UserUser
Aussie Outdoor Structures
Inspiration for a small contemporary back formal garden in Melbourne with concrete paving.
Water Features
Water Features
Pryors Better YardsPryors Better Yards
Inspiration for a small world-inspired back garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Tiburon Paver Patio with Fire and Water
Tiburon Paver Patio with Fire and Water
H&H Lawn and LandscapeH&H Lawn and Landscape
Nate Olsen
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Omaha with a fire feature and brick paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Friesen LandscapeFriesen Landscape
Inspiration for a large back garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Minnetonka Pool Gardens
Minnetonka Pool Gardens
Stonepocket Unique LandscapesStonepocket Unique Landscapes
Tim Heelan
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden for winter in Minneapolis with mulch.
Ponds, Pergola's and Pom Pom's
Ponds, Pergola's and Pom Pom's
Mark Payne Landscape DesignMark Payne Landscape Design
A project that we have overseen for several years now through different phases and evolutions this garden truly changes character with each season. A Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to the early 17th century; a contemporary wing was planned and our brief was to create a garden that embraced both the traditional and the modern. The swimming pool and terrace sit amidst a wildflower meadow which banks up to enclose the space providing a private sunbathing idyll. The meadow extends to a small orchard where fruit trees are surrounded by cosmos, cornflower and wild poppies. Large prairie style planted beds showcase grasses that provide both movement and architectural form catching both the early morning light and frost. An avenue of parasol trained plane trees lead from the house through the orchard to the natural pool. A collaboration with award winning blacksmith James Price produced the bespoke lightweight pergola providing a structure over the dining terrace for the newly planted wisteria. Mark’s signature flourishes can again be seen in the hand-laid terrace mosaics using the salvaged tiles from the original 17th century roof. - Mark Payne Landscape Design
Potrero Hill Modern Craftsman Home
Potrero Hill Modern Craftsman Home
Laura Frost; Home and Garden DesignerLaura Frost; Home and Garden Designer
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Residential
Residential
Breath Of Spring LandscapingBreath Of Spring Landscaping
Medium sized traditional back full sun garden in New York with brick paving.
Christine V's Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System on a 44x26 in Crystal Lake, IL
Christine V's Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System on a 44x26 in Crystal Lake, IL
Pro Dunk HoopsPro Dunk Hoops
Christine brings us this Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System from Crystal Lake, Illinois. This system sits on a 44' by 26' multipurpose court with hopscotch and four squares onto the court floor. This is a Pro Dunk Gold Basketball System that was purchased in March of 2012. It was installed on a 44 ft wide by a 26 ft deep playing area in Crystal Lake, IL. Browse all of Christine V's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/christine-44x26-pro-dunk-gold-basketball-system-815/
Croydon, Vic
Croydon, Vic
UserUser
Aussie Outdoor Structures
Photo of a small contemporary back formal garden in Melbourne with concrete paving.
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Bright'n Breezy, East Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Modern Coastal Garden, East Sussex, UK
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal back full sun garden for summer in Sussex with a retaining wall.
Gallery
Gallery
Premier Fence TexasPremier Fence Texas
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back formal full sun garden in Dallas with natural stone paving.
Masonry
Masonry
Bianco's Landscaping & MasonryBianco's Landscaping & Masonry
Large traditional back formal partial sun garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lawn and Garden
Lawn and Garden
Lyons LandscapingLyons Landscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Vancouver with gravel.
Garden photography - Decorative Onion
Garden photography - Decorative Onion
Shelly Tallack Landscape DesignShelly Tallack Landscape Design
Shelly Tallack Caporossi
Photo of a rural back full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a garden path.
My Work
My Work
Full Throttle LandscapeFull Throttle Landscape
Design ideas for a large back full sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Maroubra - property
Maroubra - property
On Common Ground LandscapesOn Common Ground Landscapes
Gavin Muir
This is an example of a small contemporary back formal full sun garden in Sydney with a retaining wall and decking.
Maloney
Maloney
Creative Atmospheres, Inc.Creative Atmospheres, Inc.
Medium sized traditional back garden in Orange County.
Our Work
Our Work
Professional Lawn & Landscape LLCProfessional Lawn & Landscape LLC
Photo of a large classic back partial sun garden in Columbus with a water feature and mulch.

Purple Back 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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