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Side Garden with Decorative Stones Ideas and Designs

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Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
GILL LANDSCAPESGILL LANDSCAPES
Beautiful stone path leading to the exterior service area.
Small modern side xeriscape fully shaded garden for winter in Christchurch with a pathway, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Recent Projects - Contemporary Residential Design
Recent Projects - Contemporary Residential Design
Folia Horticultural + DesignFolia Horticultural + Design
We installed hardscapes, elements and plantings
Photo of a contemporary side garden fence in Seattle with decorative stones.
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.
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.
Southwest Swale Way
Southwest Swale Way
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This is an example of a large side garden in Austin with decorative stones.
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Beautiful Outdoor Living in Gleneagle
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Lots or Fir, Spruce, Aspen, and native grasses give this landscape a rustic touch.
Inspiration for a large bohemian side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Denver with decorative stones.
Golf Course
Golf Course
Blooming VistasBlooming Vistas
Gorgeous modern landscape with clean lines and exquisite detail.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern side partial sun garden in Dallas with a rockery, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Bluestone, Boulders, and Japanese-styled "Zen Garden"
Bluestone, Boulders, and Japanese-styled "Zen Garden"
Ohana Natural Landscaping LLCOhana Natural Landscaping LLC
Total rennovation and addition of the front entrance and side walkway. Whole front of house, essentially. Japanese styled Zen Garden, mossy bouldered "islands", bouldered edging along walkways, dry stream, natural bluestone.
Contemporary Fence on the Mesa
Contemporary Fence on the Mesa
EcoLawn SBEcoLawn SB
Contemporary horizontal redwood fence with drought-tolerant landscaping in Santa Barbara. River rocks line large concrete pavers that lead to a gate.
Washington County
Washington County
Washington County LandscapesWashington County Landscapes
A dry creek bed allows for a bridged, walkway down to the lake and a direction for the excess water from rains to drain.
Expansive rural side garden in Houston with a pathway and decorative stones.
BENGE RESIDENCE
BENGE RESIDENCE
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Concrete squares with mexican beach pebble between them and drought tolerant garden. Sauna
Medium sized side xeriscape and private garden in San Diego with decorative stones.
Meet the Angles
Meet the Angles
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Side landscaping Gold rush peeble (for trampoline area)
Contemporary side partial sun garden in Auckland with an outdoor sport court, a garden path, decorative stones and a metal fence.
Outdoor Pool Deck
Outdoor Pool Deck
Grays StudioGrays Studio
Design ideas for a medium sized side fully shaded garden in Other with decorative stones and a stone fence.
Rogers Residence
Rogers Residence
Verdant EnterprisesVerdant Enterprises
This is an example of a contemporary side partial sun garden in Other with lawn edging and decorative stones.
MODERN OASIS
MODERN OASIS
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
All new xeric, low water plantings and planting beds. Walls were faced with stucco and brick to match the home, and capped with dimensionally cut flagstone. Multi-color river rock and granite boulders bring us back to the mountains and provide more texture in these beds.
Boulder Retaining Walls
Boulder Retaining Walls
NS LandscapesNS Landscapes
Dry creek drainage solution designed with natural boulders.
Inspiration for a large side garden in Minneapolis with a rockery and decorative stones.
Modern seaside outdoor Haven
Modern seaside outdoor Haven
Harris ConstructionHarris Construction
Ipe & steel custom fence and gate will withstand the salty sea breezes
Modern side garden in Seattle with a gate and decorative stones.
Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden
Modern Portland New Construction - Front Exterior Walkway & Garden
Kraft Custom ConstructionKraft Custom Construction
Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.
Ландшафтный дизайн 10 соток, КП "Белаго"
Ландшафтный дизайн 10 соток, КП "Белаго"
Студия "ART Story"Студия "ART Story"
Cухой ручей
Photo of a small traditional side xeriscape full sun garden for autumn in Moscow with a rockery and decorative stones.
Assorted Landscapes
Assorted Landscapes
Wright Landscape Services IncWright Landscape Services Inc
Design ideas for a contemporary side private garden in Toronto with decorative stones.

Side Garden with Decorative Stones 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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