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Design ideas for a medium sized classic front formal partial sun garden for spring in Boston with mulch and a flowerbed.
Brooklyn Backyard
Brooklyn Backyard
Root & Vine GardensRoot & Vine Gardens
Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
Photo of a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Limerick Lane Nagambi
Limerick Lane Nagambi
Clapham Landscape ArchitectureClapham Landscape Architecture
Large country formal full sun pergola for autumn in Melbourne with natural stone paving.
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope
Rock Paper ClippersRock Paper Clippers
Gravel steps keep the feel casual.
This is an example of a large contemporary sloped formal full sun garden in San Francisco with mulch.
Fencing and Gates
Fencing and Gates
Prodigy DesignProdigy Design
Los Felize Entry Gate with an Asian twist!
Photo of a large world-inspired front formal partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Fire and Water Feature in Vancouver, Washington
Fire and Water Feature in Vancouver, Washington
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
Close up of the Canna around the water feature... what a beautiful plant! Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side formal partial sun garden for summer in Portland.
Winsor Green covered bbq area
Winsor Green covered bbq area
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo of a large classic back formal garden wall in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Kakusareta yōsai in Park Hill
Kakusareta yōsai in Park Hill
Alford's LandscapingAlford's Landscaping
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front formal partial sun garden for autumn in Dallas with gravel.
A selection | Mt Victoria, Roseneath, Seatoun, Northland, Wadestown, Ngaio ...
A selection | Mt Victoria, Roseneath, Seatoun, Northland, Wadestown, Ngaio ...
HEDGE Garden Design & NurseryHEDGE Garden Design & Nursery
Elegant terraced gardens down entry steps | HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery
Design ideas for a small front formal garden in Wellington with a garden path.
Parterre garden
Parterre garden
www.KarlGercens.comwww.KarlGercens.com
Parterre Garden
Design ideas for a medium sized classic formal garden wall in Chicago with brick paving.
spring flowers
spring flowers
City & Estate GardenerCity & Estate Gardener
This is an example of a medium sized traditional front formal full sun garden in Providence with a garden path and mulch.
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
Mini-piscine dans un jardin de ville
La Nostra Secrets d’IntérieurLa Nostra Secrets d’Intérieur
Jardin existant avant travaux (démarrage travaux) Crédits photos La Nostra Secrets d'Intérieur, toutes utilisations est strictement interdite
Design ideas for a contemporary courtyard formal full sun garden for summer in Marseille with a pond and decking.
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted's Biodynamic Garden
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
Photo of a large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Portland Maine with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Mature Plum tree
Mature Plum tree
Scape-AbilitiesScape-Abilities
This mature plum tree provide a wonderful color contrast to the stone of the house.
Expansive traditional front formal partial sun garden in New York with natural stone paving.
Ranches
Ranches
Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in DubaiHortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai
Nadeem
Design ideas for a small contemporary side formal garden in Other with concrete paving.
Antique Fountain
Antique Fountain
Paul Maue Associates Landscape ArchitectsPaul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.
Brooklyn Backyard
Brooklyn Backyard
Root & Vine GardensRoot & Vine Gardens
Brooklyn Backyard Oasis. Blue stone patio, Ceder privacy fence.
Inspiration for a small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Bluestone Steps with Red Clay Risers and Walkway
Bluestone Steps with Red Clay Risers and Walkway
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Cut bluestone stair treads with red clay brick risers and walkway.
Inspiration for a large classic front formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with brick paving.
Plantings
Plantings
Thomsons LandscapingThomsons Landscaping
This is an example of a back formal partial sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Culver City Garden Oasis
Culver City Garden Oasis
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Allen Haren
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden seating for spring in Los Angeles with gravel.

Red Formal 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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