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Doc's Raised Garden Kits
Doc's Raised Garden Kits
Super-SodSuper-Sod
Super-Sod also offers Soil3 organic compost and Doc's Raised Garden Kits for vegetable gardening.
This is an example of a small traditional side full sun garden in Atlanta with a vegetable patch.
Ranches
Ranches
Hortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in DubaiHortus Grass-Artificial Turf Solutions in Dubai
Nadeem
Design ideas for a small contemporary side formal garden in Other with concrete paving.
Charleston Harbor Home - Sullivan Island, SC
Charleston Harbor Home - Sullivan Island, SC
REMARKREMARK
photo by Patrick Brickman, Charleston Home + Design Magazine
Photo of a side garden in Charleston.
Perennial Garden
Perennial Garden
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side full sun garden in Minneapolis.
Step Renovations
Step Renovations
Earth Art Landscapes Inc.Earth Art Landscapes Inc.
Regine Marsh
Photo of a medium sized traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in Other with a garden path and concrete paving.
Small Patio space, stepwork and walkway
Small Patio space, stepwork and walkway
Manzer's Landscape Design & DevelopmentManzer's Landscape Design & Development
Medium sized classic side partial sun garden for autumn in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Fences
Fences
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired side formal partial sun garden in Portland with mulch.
Custom Pool Surround Fence and Clam Shell Driveway
Custom Pool Surround Fence and Clam Shell Driveway
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The clam shell driveway is a traditional Cape Cod design. It is edged in Liriope and has a custom fence which is a pool enclosure. The barn/pool house is adjacent to the single car garage and has a second floor loft. The out building has ample space for entertaining friends and family on Summer days. Cedar roofing and wall shingles will patina to a soft gray as it weathers.
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Newly built vegetable garden. Beds are 4 inch cedar, pathways are river stone, contained on the perimeter by steel edging. Critterfence deters rabbits without obscuring the architecture of the garden. In the rear, support posts contain raspberries.
Birdsboro, PA Project
Birdsboro, PA Project
Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.Earth, Turf, & Wood, Inc.
This is an example of a large rustic side garden in Philadelphia with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Wild Dunes Path Project
Wild Dunes Path Project
Creative Landscaping, Inc.Creative Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a small nautical side partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Oaks Cottage, Cronulla
Oaks Cottage, Cronulla
SITEDESIGN+STUDIOSSITEDESIGN+STUDIOS
Sitedesign + Studios
Classic side garden in Sydney with a living wall.
Tiered 14" Ledgerock Limestone Retaining Walls
Tiered 14" Ledgerock Limestone Retaining Walls
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Topeka Landscape, Inc.
Tiered retaining walls constructed with 14" ledgerock limestone.
Photo of a large classic side garden in Other with a retaining wall.
Horizontal boards cedar fences
Horizontal boards cedar fences
Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.
Large modern side garden in Boston.
Rustic Outdoor Retreat in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Rustic Outdoor Retreat in Mechanicsville, Virginia
Water & Earth Landscape DesignWater & Earth Landscape Design
Matt Daly
This is an example of a large rustic side formal full sun garden for summer in Richmond with gravel.
Patios
Patios
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Photo credits: Ronni Hock
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic side garden in Philadelphia with concrete paving.
Josh and Dawn's full yard renovation
Josh and Dawn's full yard renovation
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
Hand crafted cedar arbor is lighting for those evening dining moments
Inspiration for a large traditional side driveway fully shaded garden in Portland with a garden path and concrete paving.
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
LANCASTER RESIDENCE
FineLines Design StudioFineLines Design Studio
Michael Hunter
This is an example of a small bohemian side full sun garden for autumn in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Chicken coop/vegetable garden complex is hardworking and beautiful. Daylilies, geranium and gaillardia soften the front of the practical garden. Multiple layers of fencing keep out deer and raptors, and allows the owners' to control where the chickens can go. Rustic design gives a nod to the local rural community.
Woodland Rain Gardens
Woodland Rain Gardens
CARBO Landscape ArchitectureCARBO Landscape Architecture
A grove of native fringe trees frame a loose aggregate path leading to the rear area gardens. Photo Credit :Ralph Anderson
Classic side garden in New Orleans.

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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