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Side Garden with a Garden Path Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a traditional side partial sun garden for spring in Portland with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Modern Zen Garden Small Space Design
Studio H Landscape ArchitectureStudio H Landscape Architecture
Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a garden path.
SC 3
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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Gateway to Rear Yard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
This is an example of a medium sized mediterranean side formal partial sun garden for spring in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Seneca Residence
Seneca Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Contrasts of color and texture bring this side yard to life, as a stepping-stone path immersed in silver Dymondia winds through selections of Berberis 'Orange Rocket', Anemone 'September Charm', Miscanthus 'Morning Light', dark purple Heuchera 'Amethyst Mist', and yellow-variegated 'Butterfly' Japanese Maple. A weeping purple 'Garnet' specimen maple may be seen in the foreground. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.
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.
Coastal Modern
Coastal Modern
NC DesignsNC Designs
Design ideas for a beach style side full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Fremont Firepit
Fremont Firepit
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography
Bronxville Traditional
Bronxville Traditional
Winston Fayer Landscape DesignWinston Fayer Landscape Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional side formal full sun garden in New York with a garden path.
Hardscapes
Hardscapes
MayCreek LandscapingMayCreek Landscaping
Inspiration for a medium sized classic side formal partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and concrete paving.
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Xeriscape Garden, Jungle Forest Garden, Vegetable Garden & Subtropical Garden
Roland Oehme Landscape ArchitectureRoland Oehme Landscape Architecture
This is an urban single family home situated on a narrow lot that is about 1/8 of an acre and is only 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean. I designed a completely new garden and installed everything along with the client’s help. The garden I designed consisted of an ornamental grass garden, a xeriscape garden with decomposed granite mounds, fruit trees and shrubs located throughout, a jungle forest garden, and raised brick vegetable beds in the rear. Previously, there was a wood deck covering almost the entire property that was removed by the owner. We installed root guard around all of the walkways. I installed the raised brick vegetable beds and walkways around the vegetable beds. Many of the plants were chosen to provide food and habitat for pollinators as well. Dozens of fruiting plants were located in the garden. So, it is called the “Garden of Eatin”. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme
Modern Lines Fencing Enclosure
Modern Lines Fencing Enclosure
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.
Varying sized slats give this clean and simple gate extra dimension
Inspiration for a modern side garden in San Luis Obispo with a garden path.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Cedar Gate and English Laurel Hedge
Cedar Gate and English Laurel Hedge
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A cedar gate and Laurel hedge are combined to create an aesthetic facade for a private garden. Autumn moor grass (Sesleria autumnalis) and Oregon Grape (Mahonia repens) frame in the foreground.
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.
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.

Side Garden with a Garden Path 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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