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Side Driveway Garden Ideas and Designs

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Driveway Leading out of the Property
Driveway Leading out of the Property
LandArtLandArt
Gravel driveway with mossy boulder retaining leading out of the property.
Large country side driveway fully shaded garden for summer in Toronto with gravel.
A San Jose Edible Garden
A San Jose Edible Garden
UserUser
There is an edible fig planted against the fireplace wall, and several espaliered citrus on the fence. The new driveway has open channels filled with pebbles for rain percolation into the soil photo....Caitlin Atkinson
Ditmas
Ditmas
Design by PlantsDesign by Plants
Inspiration for a side driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a vegetable patch.
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive classic side driveway partial sun garden in Minneapolis with concrete paving.
Suburban Modern
Suburban Modern
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.
6' Tall Cedar "Oklahoma" Privacy with Scalloped Diagonal Lattice Topper
6' Tall Cedar "Oklahoma" Privacy with Scalloped Diagonal Lattice Topper
Fence Appeal, LLCFence Appeal, LLC
6' Tall Cedar "Oklahoma" Privacy Fence with Scalloped Lattice Top with Pressure treated Posts and Hanover Post Caps.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side driveway and private garden in Other with a wood fence.
Our Work
Our Work
Mendoza ConceteMendoza Concete
Medium sized classic side driveway garden in Denver with concrete paving.
Page Road Residence
Page Road Residence
C2 | Studio Landscape ArchitectureC2 | Studio Landscape Architecture
A conceptual framework of long, straight lines anchors the landscape design for this proposed contemporary house set in a rural wetland environment. Against this datum, the site’s subtleties reveal themselves for interpretation and appreciation. The iconic element of a strong axial grass ‘runway’ serves both as a horizontal extrusion against which to read the natural topography and also as a platform for viewing the site’s wetlands. A monolithic retaining wall stratifies the entry area into a lower, private parking court and an upper, public one, which is further defined by a series of rough-hewn stone planters containing formal plantings of dogwoods. These planters break the plane of the retaining wall and extend to the ground, alluding to the substantial bedrock deposits that underlie much of the site. Stepped down from this plane is the fire pit terrace, nestled into the rocky structure of the site and offering views towards a vernal pond. Scott Carman
Cottage Casual
Cottage Casual
Casa Smith Designs, LLCCasa Smith Designs, LLC
The side yard of a Century old farmhouse. The proud owner wanted something natural, extremely easy to care for and most all...colorful. This little garden has it all...it's simple palette of plants, variegated iris's, California poppies, French lavender, creeping morning glory and of course David Austin roses all combine to create a carnival of color! Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360
Corten Steel Planter, Custom tractor ramp
Corten Steel Planter, Custom tractor ramp
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
Photo of a small contemporary side driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Seattle with a potted garden and decking.
Driveways
Driveways
Aztec Decorative ConcreteAztec Decorative Concrete
Large traditional side driveway garden in Houston with concrete paving.
Temecula Tuscany
Temecula Tuscany
Bleu Stone PaversBleu Stone Pavers
ORCO 3 piece pavers in Tuscany with solid Mocha Holland stone border.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side driveway full sun garden in Los Angeles.
California Modern Eclectic
California Modern Eclectic
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
With the large windows along this side of the house, there was some much needed privacy to be added, while still being able to see visitors entering. We designed the metal trellis structures and placed them in just the right spots to have the desired visibility in and out of the windows.
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.
Photo of a large contemporary side driveway partial sun garden in Charlotte with concrete paving.
Tropicals
Tropicals
D.I.G. LandscapeD.I.G. Landscape
Medium sized world-inspired side driveway garden for summer in Charleston with concrete paving.
Front Yard + Backyard Design (Illinois)
Front Yard + Backyard Design (Illinois)
Tilly | Landscape DesignTilly | Landscape Design
Large side driveway garden in Chicago with a garden path.
Edmunds Road Residence
Edmunds Road Residence
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
At the mudroom entrance, an informal planting of boxwood, hydrangeas and hosta is accented with daffodils in spring and perennials in summer and fall.
Urban Meadow & Garden
Urban Meadow & Garden
Gardenalia Property Services, LLCGardenalia Property Services, LLC
This is an example of a large traditional side driveway full sun garden in Other with a retaining wall and concrete paving.
Ландшафтный дизайн участка 30 соток с лесной зоной
Ландшафтный дизайн участка 30 соток с лесной зоной
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойЛандшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
На участке мы построили большой детский игровой комплекс - детскую площадку, где все дети, а детей в этой семье четверо, могли найти себе интересное занятие
Side Walkway
Side Walkway
LOTUSLOTUS
This is an example of a large side driveway garden in Toronto with concrete paving.

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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