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Red Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Tea House - Large Roof Terrace
Tea House - Large Roof Terrace
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
Marcin, co-owner of Rooftopia and designer of the Tea House. The tea house is a stunning structure we were excited to design and install on a very large outdoor terrace, in Wrigleyville. This private residential space, once a vast expanse of concrete pavers, is now a lush, livable and tranquil oasis. The covered patio or gazebo we named, The Tea House is comprised of Tigerwood, bamboo, Ipe, cedar, steel and retractable mesh screen doors. Underneath the solid roof is a beautiful faux tin ceiling tile that compliments and contrasts the wooden elements adding a rich, unexpected eye-catching charm.
The Borie Wood Garden at Elaine Place
The Borie Wood Garden at Elaine Place
Topiarius, IncTopiarius, Inc
Topiarius
Inspiration for a medium sized classic roof garden in Chicago with brick paving.
Sydney Children's Hospital - Fairy Garden Balcony
Sydney Children's Hospital - Fairy Garden Balcony
OUTHOUSE designOUTHOUSE design
Katrine Mardini
Inspiration for a roof garden in Sydney.
3rd Floor Zen Roof Garden
3rd Floor Zen Roof Garden
KLA StudiosKLA Studios
Brent A. King
Inspiration for a small world-inspired roof garden in Columbus.
Minneapolis Urban Rooftop Garden
Minneapolis Urban Rooftop Garden
Sage Landscape DesignSage Landscape Design
Peter Wong Photography
Photo of a contemporary roof full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a potted garden.
Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill
ILT VignocchiILT Vignocchi
Ivy's fall color.
Design ideas for an expansive rural roof formal full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a living wall and natural stone paving.
High Life Garden
High Life Garden
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Irene Kalina-Jones
This is an example of a medium sized traditional roof garden in New York.
Manhattan roof garden
Manhattan roof garden
Todd Haiman Landscape DesignTodd Haiman Landscape Design
This is one of the many roses grown on this roof garden ©ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign2014
Photo of a medium sized bohemian roof partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a potted garden and decking.
Chicago Rooftop Projects
Chicago Rooftop Projects
Clarence Davids & CompanyClarence Davids & Company
Design ideas for a large contemporary roof full sun garden in Chicago.
Wrigleyville Residential Roof Deck
Wrigleyville Residential Roof Deck
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
After removing an old wooden deck and re-sealing the roof membrane, we installed a low maintenance porcelain paver floor on a pedestal system to increase drainage, air circulation and overall weight dispersion of the garden elements. We fabricated custom cedar planter boxes with a cedar and steel railing to add height for increased safety. As you enter the space, the focal point of the garden is a sleek, modern water feature with a pretty Mexican pebble and tigerwood base. The unique outdoor kitchen is comprised of Tigerwood, cedar and stainless hardware. Tigerwood cladding on the door of an existing stand alone grill, creates the illusion of a built in grill, with beautiful cedar countertops on either side. Landscape lighting and an irrigation system keep the garden stunning day and night. Jenn Lassa
Tea House - Large Roof Terrace
Tea House - Large Roof Terrace
Rooftopia, LLCRooftopia, LLC
The tea house is a stunning structure we were excited to design and install on a very large outdoor terrace, in Wrigleyville. This private residential space, once a vast expanse of concrete pavers, is now a lush, livable and tranquil oasis. The covered patio or gazebo we named, The Tea House is comprised of Tigerwood, bamboo, Ipe, cedar, steel and retractable mesh screen doors. Underneath the solid roof is a beautiful faux tin ceiling tile that compliments and contrasts the wooden elements adding a rich, unexpected eye-catching charm.
Downtown Deck with Views
Downtown Deck with Views
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Design ideas for a small modern roof full sun garden in New York.
Downtown Deck with Views
Downtown Deck with Views
Outside Space NYC Landscape DesignOutside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Photo of a small modern roof full sun garden in New York.

Red 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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