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Green Oaks Atherton
Green Oaks Atherton
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Photo of a mediterranean side private garden seating in San Francisco.
Privacy from the street
Privacy from the street
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A long trellis with arbor provides privacy for the sunken path around the house. People walking on the sidewalk would be able to see right into the house without it. Large round boulders create a natural retaining wall around this corner property Design by Amy Whitworth Photo by Amy Whitworth
Stairs and Walls
Stairs and Walls
Landscape Oasis LLCLandscape Oasis LLC
Outdoor steps leading to walkway
Photo of a medium sized classic side fully shaded garden in Boston with a pathway.
Travertine patio
Travertine patio
Stephen Read Landscape DesignStephen Read Landscape Design
Medium sized modern side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Other with a garden path, gravel and a wood fence.
Hardscaping Projects
Hardscaping Projects
Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.
This rock pathway connects the front yard via a side yard pathway to the backyard creating a beautiful aesthetic flow that compliments the homes beauty and curb appeal.
Allegan Lake House
Allegan Lake House
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
The pathway up form the lake.
Rustic side full sun garden for summer in Grand Rapids with a pathway, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Small Garden Rooms, Hamptons, NY
Small Garden Rooms, Hamptons, NY
HotbotanyHotbotany
Beautiful view outside the kitchen window and pathway to backyard. Shades of green foliage and flowers give an peaceful moment.
Inspiration for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in New York with gravel.
Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Medium sized bohemian side garden in Seattle with a garden path.
Curving Block Retaining Walls, Stairs
Curving Block Retaining Walls, Stairs
Omega Brick & LandscapingOmega Brick & Landscaping
Curving Mini Creta Retaining Wall, Stairs, Chips n Dust Courtyard and Gardens
Inspiration for a small contemporary side xeriscape garden with a retaining wall and gravel.
Custom Steel Retaining Walls
Custom Steel Retaining Walls
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Custom steel and limestone boulder retaining walls with xeric Texas planting. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Prairie Inspired
Prairie Inspired
The Horticulture Consultant & DesignThe Horticulture Consultant & Design
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side xeriscape garden in Denver with a pathway and decorative stones.
Our Work
Our Work
JslandscapingJslandscaping
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side formal partial sun garden for summer in Baltimore with a garden path and gravel.
Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting
Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson
Chalet en Santa Clara
Chalet en Santa Clara
Idearte Marta MontoyaIdearte Marta Montoya
This is an example of a contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Seville with a garden path.
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
L'automne, les graminées, les gaura et les santolines prennent le relais sur les floraisons de printemps et d'été.
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side xeriscape full sun garden in Marseille with a garden path and gravel.
Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Stephen Dunn
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired side partial sun garden in Miami with brick paving.
Milton Residence
Milton Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Photo by Pete Cadieux
Photo of a medium sized classic side fully shaded garden in Boston with natural stone paving.
Thorndon - a garden apartment in the city
Thorndon - a garden apartment in the city
HEDGE Garden Design & NurseryHEDGE Garden Design & Nursery
We divided the long corridor into garden rooms and ran a jasmine espalier along the fence line to green up the walls. Designed by HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery. Photo: NZ House & Garden.
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Filling a grotto-like structure above the retaining wall are deer-proof plants and ferns. Susan Irving
Design ideas for a large rustic side full sun garden for summer in New York with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Medium sized classic side formal full sun garden for spring in Austin with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.

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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