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Side Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The bluestone entry and poured-in-place concrete create strength of line in the front while the plantings softly transition to the back patio space.
Photo of an expansive retro side partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Highland Park Residence
Highland Park Residence
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Unique water fountain feature surrounded by hedges and summer flowers. Photo by Tony Soluri
Inspiration for a large traditional side formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Basaltmauer
Basaltmauer
Christian Liesen GmbH Garten und LandschaftsbauChristian Liesen GmbH Garten und Landschaftsbau
Mauer aus Basaltsteinen zum Höhenausgleich, Ausführung als Hochbeet mit einer Pflanzung aus Gräsern und verschiedenen Stauden.
Large contemporary side driveway full sun garden for summer in Frankfurt with natural stone paving.
Projet Déco Jardin
Projet Déco Jardin
Elodie Dugué PhotographeElodie Dugué Photographe
Création d'une terrasse en bout de piscine avec une superbe glycine et une clôture bois afin de préserver l'intimité de la famille.
Design ideas for a small modern side private partial sun garden for summer in Nantes with decking.
Windermere Color
Windermere Color
Olander Garden DesignOlander Garden Design
Doreen Wynja
Inspiration for a contemporary side partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a retaining wall.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Design ideas for a classic side formal full sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable patch and brick paving.
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Evergreen Mountain Retreat
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The barn and gardens relationship to the mountains and river create a dramatic focal point. The orchard on the right consists of apples, cherries, and plums. Photographed by David Lauer Photography
River House
River House
Robert Orr & Associates LLCRobert Orr & Associates LLC
Perennial garden with garden walk made from broken bluestone, broken side up, and moss. Photos by Robert Orr and Kassandra Leiva
This is an example of a small traditional side formal partial sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Custom Putting Green
Custom Putting Green
Exact Landscapes Ltd.Exact Landscapes Ltd.
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side garden for summer in Ottawa with natural stone paving and an outdoor sport court.
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Rain Garden for Pollinators
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Bees thrive in this pollinator haven and rain garden. A Black Lace Elderberry blooms in the background, with the tall blooms of Angelica near the hive. Installation by Apogee Landscapes Photo by Amy Whitworth
Backyard Basketball Courts
Backyard Basketball Courts
Sport Court St. LouisSport Court St. Louis
Be the hangout house and build memories. This is about more than just getting off of the couch. This is about building a place where your family can play, train, and bond. •Know where your kids are and get to know their friends. •Build a multi-sport game court designed for maximum versatility or a dedicated basketball court or tennis court to take your little athlete to the next level. •Let us design a court to fit your family and your budget. •Tell us which sports you play; we’ll find the right surface for you. •Spend time playing on a low-maintenance court instead of landscaping. •Watch the kids grow up at your house.
Georgian landmark
Georgian landmark
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
Expansive outdoor patio for dining and entertaining. Patio adjoins house with three riser landing integrating large container plantings.
This is an example of a large traditional side formal full sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Winnetka Patio, Spa, and Gardens . . . Perfect for Entertaining
Winnetka Patio, Spa, and Gardens . . . Perfect for Entertaining
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Sun- and shade-loving plants fill planting beds carved out of the lawn and under trees. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Large traditional side formal partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Gravel gardens
Gravel gardens
Rebecca Webb Garden DesignsRebecca Webb Garden Designs
A path to the side gate is made so much more interesting with stepping stones laid in the gravel and planting either side through the gravel.
Inspiration for a small side full sun garden for summer in Surrey with a garden path and gravel.
Award Winning New Canaan, CT Estate
Award Winning New Canaan, CT Estate
Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLCElise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC
This is an example of an expansive traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lo & Behold® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Lo & Behold® Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)
Proven WinnersProven Winners
Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' Buddleia
Design ideas for a small modern side full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a garden path.
Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden
Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden
Beaudry Garden DesignBeaudry Garden Design
John Beaudry
Photo of a large mediterranean side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in San Diego with a garden path and gravel.
Hudson Valley Estate
Hudson Valley Estate
Janice Parker Landscape ArchitectsJanice Parker Landscape Architects
The vegetable garden at dusk. Neil Landino
This is an example of a medium sized country side full sun garden for summer in New York with a vegetable patch.
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.
Lake Minnetonka Landscape For Living - Flagstone Walk. Minnesota Landscape.
Lake Minnetonka Landscape For Living - Flagstone Walk. Minnesota Landscape.
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
This Flagstone Walkway is a simple, but elegant, connection from front yard to lakeside. The path is a garden walk as well, edged with cottage gardens. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.

Side Garden for Summer 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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