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Side and Courtyard Garden Ideas and Designs

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Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Small classic side garden in Dorset.
Victorian Dairy Conversion
Victorian Dairy Conversion
Imperfect InteriorsImperfect Interiors
Chris Snook
This is an example of an industrial courtyard partial sun garden in London with a garden path.
Eco-Conscious Transformation
Eco-Conscious Transformation
Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.
Jonathan Pearlman Elevation Architects
Traditional side private garden in San Francisco.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a traditional side partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Brookhaven Garden & Pool
Brookhaven Garden & Pool
Howard Design StudioHoward Design Studio
A pool and garden developed on a narrow deep lot. Photogaphy: Philip Spears.
Photo of a medium sized traditional side fully shaded garden in Atlanta.
Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe
Traditional Cottage Garden Rancho Santa Fe
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Rancho Santa Fe landscape cottage traditional ranch house..with used brick, sydney peak flagstone ledgerstone and professionally installed and designed by Rob Hill, landscape architect - Hill's Landscapes- the design build company.
Green Wall
Green Wall
Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.Amelia B. Lima & Associates, INC.
A 4o feet long green wall creates a living colorful mural on a side yard. Amelia B. Lima
This is an example of a contemporary side garden in San Diego with gravel.
West Seattle Modern Living
West Seattle Modern Living
Orion RockscapesOrion Rockscapes
Inspiration for a modern side fully shaded garden for summer in Seattle with concrete paving.
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
Rock Gardens
Rock Gardens
Colorado Alpines & Wildflower FarmColorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm
Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm | Edwards, CO | www.thewildflowerfarm.com
Inspiration for a side formal garden in Denver with a retaining wall.
container gardening
container gardening
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Small classic courtyard fully shaded garden for summer in Atlanta with a potted garden.
Dedham Residence
Dedham Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
View down the brick walk to the bluestone patio.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional courtyard formal full sun garden in Boston with brick paving.
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.
Projects
Projects
UserUser
This is an example of a classic courtyard garden in Oklahoma City with a raised bed.
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a garden path.
SPECIMEN TREE
SPECIMEN TREE
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE GARDEN AS ONE ROUNDS THE CORNER
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired courtyard garden in Manchester with natural stone paving.
Westport Garden Cottage
Westport Garden Cottage
Paul Maue Associates Landscape ArchitectsPaul Maue Associates Landscape Architects
The crused shell driveway is traditional surface that is bordered by a bluestone walk that connects to both the front and back house entries. The relocated tool shed has an outdoor shower on the backside for cleaning up after coming back from the beach. Paul Maue
SC 3
SC 3
Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Garden Entry - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
Medium sized mediterranean side formal partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with natural stone paving and a pathway.
Southwestern Landscape
Southwestern Landscape
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Inside the courtyard walls, the gardens are an integral part of the house. The perennial gardens here consist of Shasta daisies, Moonshine yarrow, hollyhocks, dianthus, scabiosa, catmint, silver mound artemisia, santiliona and salvia. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer

Side and Courtyard 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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