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Side Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Medium sized classic side driveway full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and brick paving.
Custom Metal Fencing
Custom Metal Fencing
Great Lakes Metal FabricationGreat Lakes Metal Fabrication
Custom wrought iron fencing, wavy contemporary metal panels, steel privacy screen for neighbors, decorative metal fencing design.

To read more about this project, click here or start at the Great Lakes Metal Fabrication metal railing page
Faulkner Drive
Faulkner Drive
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
Greg Premru Photography
Design ideas for a large coastal side driveway full sun garden for summer in Boston with gravel.
Bluestone Walkway and Cobble Curbing
Bluestone Walkway and Cobble Curbing
Evergreen HardscapesEvergreen Hardscapes
Medium sized classic side driveway garden in Other 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
Backyard
Backyard
Eden's Garden DesignEden's Garden Design
Large storage shed and raised beds
Large retro side driveway full sun garden in Salt Lake City.
RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA
RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA
Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle designLeanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design
Flanking the stone archway into the garage area with a pair of planted orange trees in Moroccan clay plaster pots.
This is an example of a small mediterranean side driveway full sun garden for summer in San Diego with a potted garden, concrete paving and a metal fence.
New Projects
New Projects
CK LandscapeCK Landscape
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side driveway full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Drivable Grass Permeable Pavers Before & After
Drivable Grass Permeable Pavers Before & After
Super-SodSuper-Sod
Will Crowder, Super-Sod employee, took these pictures of Hancock Outdoorscape's Drivable Grass project.
This is an example of a large traditional side driveway partial sun garden in Charlotte with concrete paving.
Chatham, MA Oceanview Residence on Cape Cod
Chatham, MA Oceanview Residence on Cape Cod
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
This Cape Cod cottage has a pea stone driveway with Cobblestone Edge and Lawn Center Strip that is bordered by an expansive lawn, Nikko Blue Hydrangea, Privet, Rhododendron and specimen trees.
Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino
Villa nella campagna toscana con giardino
Arkproject Camaiti & CangiArkproject Camaiti & Cangi
Expansive side driveway partial sun garden for summer in Other with gravel.
My Houzz: Barrio Metalico
My Houzz: Barrio Metalico
Margot Hartford PhotographyMargot Hartford Photography
Photo: Margot Hartford © 2018 Houzz
Design ideas for an industrial side driveway garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
lavender border
lavender border
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of a medium sized rural side driveway full sun garden for summer in Burlington with a garden path and gravel.
Aluminum fences
Aluminum fences
Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized urban side driveway garden in Boston.
Entry Walk and Parking
Entry Walk and Parking
Integrated Ecological DesignIntegrated Ecological Design
GEB, Integrated Ecological Design
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side driveway full sun garden for summer in Raleigh with a garden path and concrete paving.
Suburban Modern with Pool
Suburban Modern with Pool
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
In a suburb less than 3 miles from Manhattan an old house underwent a major facelift. I had a good fortune of being invited to participate on the garden design and installation. In the front a simple corten steel frame lifts an arrangement of Carex Pensilvanica, that will mature into a lawn that will not need mowing. Playful clusters of Boxwoods add structure and winter interest.
House in Barcelona
House in Barcelona
BC Estudio ArchitectsBC Estudio Architects
Medium sized contemporary side driveway garden in Barcelona with a living wall.
Custom wood-burned gates
Custom wood-burned gates
Ironwood Metal WorksIronwood Metal Works
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side driveway partial sun garden in Phoenix with a garden path and gravel.
Solana Beach
Solana Beach
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree ServiceC & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
Kim Horner
Large world-inspired side driveway full sun garden in San Diego.
Daniel Island Landscaping Enhancements & Maintenance
Daniel Island Landscaping Enhancements & Maintenance
YardWorksYardWorks
Seasonal color container garden in car court of Daniel Island residence.
Design ideas for a small traditional side driveway partial sun garden in Charleston with a potted garden.

Side Driveway 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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