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Side and Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

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Frank Dixon Close, Dulwich, 2
Frank Dixon Close, Dulwich, 2
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Marek Troszczynski
Photo of a contemporary side garden in London with brick paving.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Purchased livestock troughs are a fun, easy and economical alternative for a small vegetable garden. Deer fencing keeps it safe, and cute garden art adds impace. Photo credit: The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Lake Austin Residence
Lake Austin Residence
Botanical Concerns LLCBotanical Concerns LLC
8-10" thick limestone pavers provide attractive parking area. Native grasses and artemisia dress up the edge of the parking area.
Photo of a large rustic side driveway full sun garden in Austin with natural stone paving.
Japanese-Inspired Hillside Garden
Japanese-Inspired Hillside Garden
Redtwig, llcRedtwig, llc
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired side fully shaded garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Prayer Labyrinth
Prayer Labyrinth
UserUser
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side full sun garden in Oklahoma City.
Bluestone and Perennials
Bluestone and Perennials
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
A bluestone walk moves through ornamental onion, groundcover and containers on its way to the back yard. In addition to the walkway, the bluestone also serves as a border down each side of the driveway.
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
My Houzz: Garage Sale Meets Glam in Ohio
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa
Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc. Set for an afternoon gathering, the Ciacchis' picnic table is nothing less than effortlessly elegant. Pulling from her inspirations toward southern charm and hospitality, Jennifer combines treasures from her "junking" adventures with vintage Eva Zeisel china to create a mood befitting of the most perfect summer day. The 12-foot table was hand made from barn siding. Jennifer picked the chairs from a dumpster, later realizing that each one had a name on it. "Because on the back of each one is a name of the person's chair, it makes it fun for parties because everyone gets a new name at dinner!" she says. Woven votives hang overhead, ready to create evening ambiance. Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
Raised "Mortise and Tension" Vegetable Gardens
Raised "Mortise and Tension" Vegetable Gardens
PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLCPETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC
DESIGNED, BUILT AND MAINTENANCE BY PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES LLC GARDEN IS 100% ORGANIC WITH NOFA
Large rural side full sun garden in New York.
Modern Natural, Mercer Island
Modern Natural, Mercer Island
Bliss Garden Design, LLCBliss Garden Design, LLC
Bliss Garden Design
This is an example of a modern side partial sun garden in Seattle.
Exteriors
Exteriors
John Herder BuildingJohn Herder Building
Owners enjoy the ability to shower off after long hike or bike ride. Outdoor shower joins the spa like sauna bathroom.
Design ideas for a contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden for winter in Phoenix with natural stone paving.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary roof xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and decking.
Modern Zen Garden Green Design
Modern Zen Garden Green Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
This is an example of a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and gravel.
cottage garden
cottage garden
Claudia De Yong Garden DesignClaudia De Yong Garden Design
all claudia de yong- long view of meandering brick path leads to a greenhouse, it is planted on one side with hornbeam hedge and the other a bed against wall of house is edged in buxux, with thyme, heuchera palace purple, astrantia, luzula nivea and various climbers
Metal Terrace
Metal Terrace
Reyes Landscape ConstructionReyes Landscape Construction
The severe down slope required the construction of the concrete steps and the metal terraced garden.
Photo of a small modern side partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall.
Wisteria & Rose roof deck designs. Visit www.wisteriaandrose.com for more info!
Wisteria & Rose roof deck designs. Visit www.wisteriaandrose.com for more info!
Wisteria & RoseWisteria & Rose
Design ideas for a classic roof garden in Boston with a potted garden and decking.
lake house
lake house
Princeton Scapes IncPrinceton Scapes Inc
Lakeside outdoor living at its finest
Design ideas for a large beach style side full sun garden in Boston with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
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.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Victory Metal WorksVictory Metal Works
Inspiration for a large mediterranean side driveway full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden
Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
AB design studio, inc.AB design studio, inc.
1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side partial sun garden for summer in Santa Barbara with a water feature and concrete paving.

Side and 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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