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Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living
Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.
Modern Landscaping
Modern Landscaping
Lavender Landscape Design Co.Lavender Landscape Design Co.
Inspiration for a modern side private garden in Phoenix.
Coronado Coastal Contemporary
Coronado Coastal Contemporary
Gravel To Gold, Inc.Gravel To Gold, Inc.
Photo of a small beach style side private fully shaded garden in San Diego with concrete paving and a wood fence.
New City Planting Project
New City Planting Project
Pro Cut Landscaping & ConstructionPro Cut Landscaping & Construction
Weeping Japanese Maple, Yellow Barberry, Russian Sage, Creeping Juniper and Annual Vinca
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with a flowerbed and concrete paving.
Southport Beach
Southport Beach
LaurelRockLaurelRock
This was a creative collaboration with ROBIN KRAMER GARDEN DESIGN (their design combined with LaurelRock's plant installation and pruning). We used proper pruning techniques to square the hornbeam, green velvet, and 'Dee Runk' boxwood hedges, along with the pleaching of the linden trees.
Finnish Sauna
Finnish Sauna
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
1st Finnish Ripavi Sauna delivered to the US as a pre-fab, self-leveling unit. Crane lowered over the garage and into this cozy, mosaic bluestone courtyard with granite curb to step the grades. Includes an electric heater, outdoor shower, and custom privacy fence/wall combination.
Genussgarten in Hanau
Genussgarten in Hanau
C.J.Wiegand Lebenswerte Gärten und FreiräumeC.J.Wiegand Lebenswerte Gärten und Freiräume
Der gute Geschmack der Kundin ist in der sehr geschmackvollen Auswahl erkennbar.
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side formal garden in Frankfurt.
Wellesley Family Garden
Wellesley Family Garden
Inge Daniels Design LLCInge Daniels Design LLC
We designed this lovely, private dining area with custom wood-slat screens and a concrete kitchen complete with seating, grilling, counters and wood storage.
Aspen Outdoor Kitchen & Fireplace
Aspen Outdoor Kitchen & Fireplace
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
What an awesome project!! Our client wanted us to design and build a complete custom backyard that had to match up with the existing rock on the house. They wanted warm natural cedar accents throughout as well that carried from the mantle on the massive outdoor fireplace over to the outdoor kitchen and privacy screens & gates. We finished with stainless steel cabinets, Dacor inset grill, 40" firebox, as well as fridge. Our client also wanted us to overlay rock onto the parging at the rear of the house to tie it all in. The project was capped off with natural rock accent boulders and an address rock as well as custom aluminum fencing and large trees for privacy. We added concrete edge and exposed aggregate patio to create an extremely cozy area for socializing and relaxing that has great curb appeal!!
Tree of Life Backyard
Tree of Life Backyard
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Photo of a medium sized bohemian side partial sun garden in Seattle with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Black Mountain Ranch Area
Black Mountain Ranch Area
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Design ideas for a contemporary side private partial sun garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
Modern Custom Home in The Ridges
Modern Custom Home in The Ridges
Unique Custom HomesUnique Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized modern side private partial sun garden in Las Vegas with concrete paving.
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Small world-inspired side xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pond and natural stone paving.
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Zen-influenced tranquility pond acts to sooth. Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Design ideas for a small world-inspired side xeriscape partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pond and natural stone paving.
New Construction
New Construction
America Green BuildersAmerica Green Builders
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side private partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with an outdoor sport court.
Landscape view showing natural grasses leading up to the entry.
Landscape view showing natural grasses leading up to the entry.
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The sweeping curve of native grasses leads to the entry. Robert Benson Photography.
Inspiration for a medium sized country side xeriscape full sun garden for summer in New York with lawn edging and natural stone paving.
Wild Wing Residence
Wild Wing Residence
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive classic side full sun garden in Denver with a rockery and mulch.
Photos of Completed Projects
Photos of Completed Projects
Streightiff Architects & BuildersStreightiff Architects & Builders
This is an example of a classic side formal fully shaded garden in Chicago with gravel.
Luxury Brisbane Home - Japanese Inspired Outdoor Privacy Screens
Luxury Brisbane Home - Japanese Inspired Outdoor Privacy Screens
URBAN METALURBAN METAL
Entry/Walkway - concrete path. Existing colorbond fence has been replaced with beautiful laser cut out door screens in a Japanese-inspired design. Powder coated aluminium.
Marvelous Mid Century
Marvelous Mid Century
Ketti Kupper Conscious Life DesignKetti Kupper Conscious Life Design
Photo by Ketti Kupper.
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury side xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with gravel.

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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