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Brookline Brownstone
Brookline Brownstone
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
The bluestone patio was screened from the neighbors with a wall of arborvitae. Lush perennial gardens provide flower cutting opportunities and color to offset the green wall.
Recent Projects - Contemporary Residential Design
Recent Projects - Contemporary Residential Design
Folia Horticultural + DesignFolia Horticultural + Design
We installed hardscapes, elements and plantings
Photo of a contemporary side garden fence in Seattle with decorative stones.
Louisiana Elegance
Louisiana Elegance
Gurley's Azalea GardenGurley's Azalea Garden
Gurley's Azalea Garden
Design ideas for a large traditional side partial sun garden for summer in Nashville with a water feature and natural stone paving.
New England Residential Project
New England Residential Project
Elliott Brundage Landscape ArchitectureElliott Brundage Landscape Architecture
Elliott Brundage
Inspiration for a traditional side garden in Boston.
Wilmington Estate Landscape
Wilmington Estate Landscape
Wallace Landscape AssociatesWallace Landscape Associates
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side formal fully shaded garden in Philadelphia.
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
A once forgotten side yard turns into a charming gravel garden Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Small mediterranean side formal garden wall in San Diego.
Piedmont Bed Designs
Piedmont Bed Designs
CHS Superior LandscapingCHS Superior Landscaping
Garden bed that wraps around side of house with natural stone and plantings with brick edging.
Design ideas for a large modern side xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other with lawn edging and decorative stones.
Urban Farmstead
Urban Farmstead
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A sunny spot for vegetables and fruit in the narrow side yard. Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation Trellises and painted sculpture by Indio Metal Arts Photo by Janet Loughrey
Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair
Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair
Blöchle und Schwaller GbRBlöchle und Schwaller GbR
Die Dorfkirche bildet eine schöne Kulisse zur der Terrasse mit dem Wasserbecken
Medium sized nautical side formal and private full sun garden for summer in Stuttgart with decking.
Midcentury Stormwater Management
Midcentury Stormwater Management
Sandbox Land StudioSandbox Land Studio
Before and after photos of a landscape design. Before shows a steep, muddy slope and a dilapidated low fence along the side of a midcentury house. After shows the slope regraded with monolithic bluestone steps and a gravel walkway of 3/8" river stone. A new wooden deer fence with vertical slats and a Craftsman gate surrounds the back yard, and native shade-tolerant perennials frame the walkway in green.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The custom arbor creates a cool intimate sitting area thanks to a cantilevered steel canopy with die-cut panel by Parasoleil. Arizona flagstone pavers and a boulder fountain ground the space in lush plantings. 'Koi' artwork (acrylic on reclaimed glass windowpane) by owner. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
Gärten gestalten!Gärten gestalten!
Photo of a beach style side garden in Dusseldorf with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Artful Privacy with Ship Lap Louvred Fencing & Granite Posts, Duxbury MA
Artful Privacy with Ship Lap Louvred Fencing & Granite Posts, Duxbury MA
Maureen Allen LandscapesMaureen Allen Landscapes
Inspiration for a small side garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury side driveway partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a pathway, decking and a metal fence.
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
GILL LANDSCAPESGILL LANDSCAPES
Beautiful stone path leading to the exterior service area.
Small modern side xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in Christchurch with a pathway, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Oakleigh East Garden
Oakleigh East Garden
Kath Baggaley Garden DesignKath Baggaley Garden Design
The addition of the pergola and deck (where once there was a cramped ugly tiled porch) add to the appeal. A combination of drought tolerant perennials flourish here including Salvia leucantha, clipped Browalia and Gaillardias. The metal obelisks support floxgloves and delphiniums in spring.
Proteas, salvia, lavender, agave, and veggies oh my!
Proteas, salvia, lavender, agave, and veggies oh my!
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This young family needed more work, play, exercise, entertaining, fruits, veggies and so much more. Inspired by their love of good design and South African plants, BE Landscape Design went to town reimagining a driveway.
West Seattle Contemporary
West Seattle Contemporary
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
steel planters and linear pavers lead to the Seattle skyline and Sound view
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden in Seattle with concrete paving and a metal fence.
Covington Farmhouse
Covington Farmhouse
Smoketree LandscapeSmoketree Landscape
Raised herb garden bounded by a Western Red Cedar fence, and arbor gate.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural side full sun garden in New Orleans with a raised bed, gravel and a wood fence.
MODERN OASIS
MODERN OASIS
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
All new xeric, low water plantings and planting beds. Walls were faced with stucco and brick to match the home, and capped with dimensionally cut flagstone. Multi-color river rock and granite boulders bring us back to the mountains and provide more texture in these beds.

Side 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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