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Flagstone walkway
Flagstone walkway
Garden Gate Lawn & Landscape, LLCGarden Gate Lawn & Landscape, LLC
This area was all grass before we installed the flagstone walkway. The home owner parks their RV there and wanted a space they could easily walk on and wouldn't have to mow anymore.
Farmhouse Garden
Farmhouse Garden
Donald Pell - GardensDonald Pell - Gardens
This is an example of a medium sized rural side full sun garden in Philadelphia.
St. Louis Landscaping
St. Louis Landscaping
Moynihan & Associates Inc.Moynihan & Associates Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side formal partial sun garden in St Louis with natural stone paving.
Side path with gate
Side path with gate
Heaven & Earth Landscape DesignHeaven & Earth Landscape Design
Design ideas for a large traditional side formal partial sun garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Herb garden
Herb garden
Earth Essence DesignsEarth Essence Designs
Medium sized classic side full sun garden in DC Metro with a vegetable patch and mulch.
Ornate Brick Wall and Herringbone Walkway
Ornate Brick Wall and Herringbone Walkway
THE KING'S MASONSTHE KING'S MASONS
This formal brick garden wall and herringbone walkway features a custom arched wrought iron gate, bull-nosed molded brick capping and accents, with intricate pierced brickwork. Incredible design and expert masonry skills!
Sunken Patio using Retaining Walls to Expand Outdoor Livingroom
Sunken Patio using Retaining Walls to Expand Outdoor Livingroom
Allan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall SystemsAllan Block Retaining Wall and Patio Wall Systems
Allan Block Product supplied by Midland Concrete in a Taupe color. Multi level walls were created to have built in planting area and a built in space for a fire pit - fireplace that isn't in the main patio space.
Orinda 5
Orinda 5
Garden Nest Residential LandscapeGarden Nest Residential Landscape
Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
Inspiration for a small classic side garden in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Cottage garden with native and other deer proof flowering plants: Caryopteris, Monarda, Digitalis. Susan Irving
Inspiration for a large rustic side full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Indigenous Ingenuities, LLCIndigenous Ingenuities, LLC
Tight path on this small scale lot in the borough
This is an example of a small contemporary side xeriscape fully shaded garden in Philadelphia with natural stone paving.
Planter Boxes
Planter Boxes
Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.
Large country side full sun garden for summer in Other with a potted garden and gravel.
An- und Umbau Einfamilienhaus
An- und Umbau Einfamilienhaus
LückerBeckmannArchitektenLückerBeckmannArchitekten
Contemporary side garden fence in Dusseldorf with gravel.
Japanese Garden Pond
Japanese Garden Pond
Floren Design Ltd.Floren Design Ltd.
Pond in Japanese garden
Expansive country side formal full sun garden for autumn in West Midlands with a pond.
Landscape
Landscape
Environmental Concepts Landscaping LLCEnvironmental Concepts Landscaping LLC
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side garden in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Traditional Landscape with Patio, Water Feature
Traditional Landscape with Patio, Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Concrete stepping stones meander their way thought a private, densely planted garden area. Accents like a wooden bridge over the dry creek bed, a seating bench, and container planting bring this area to life.
Potomac View in the Palisades
Potomac View in the Palisades
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
Landscape Design by Caroline Ervin Landscape Design. Boulder steps lead visitors down a side path from the upper level of the garden towards the pool area. Photo © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Tropical Full Yard Landscape in Naples FL
Tropical Full Yard Landscape in Naples FL
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
This landscape is filled with tropical plants, bushes, flowers, and palms. The full landscape adds shade to the walkways and still allows the "full sun" plants to flourish. The garden beds have unique specimens placed throughout which add character to the landscape.
Washington Park Apiary
Washington Park Apiary
Avid Landscape Management LLCAvid Landscape Management LLC
A Pennsylvania Blue Flagstone patio.
This is an example of a traditional side garden in Seattle with concrete paving.
Travis Heights Modern Bungalow
Travis Heights Modern Bungalow
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.
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

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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