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Side Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side formal partial sun garden in Portland with mulch.
Butte South
Butte South
Wagner & Company Landscape Construction & DesignWagner & Company Landscape Construction & Design
This is an example of a large rustic side full sun garden in Other with mulch.
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
Enclosed vegetable garden
Enclosed vegetable garden
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
Photo of a large rustic side formal full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a vegetable patch, mulch and a wood fence.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A large border bed sweeps around the corner of this Illinois home, framing the large porch. Plants are a mixture of long blooming perennials, flowering shrubs and ornamental grasses. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Poolside Paradise
Poolside Paradise
Michael D McIver | Landscape DesignMichael D McIver | Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden for summer in Portland with mulch.
Residential Work
Residential Work
SOLscape, LLCSOLscape, LLC
Small classic side partial sun garden for summer in Bridgeport with mulch.
Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael
Succulents, Sculpture and Stone Replace the Lawn in San Rafael
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The dramatic transformation for this landscape replaced the lawn with a whimsical sculpture as a focal point, surrounded by Mexican pebbles and black limestone pavers and small sitting area. Succulents and other low water plants provide colors and textures and a lower water bill for the homeowners in this San Rafael home. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Our Work
Our Work
Affordable Landscaping and Snow PlowingAffordable Landscaping and Snow Plowing
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional side full sun garden in New York with mulch.
Nursery
Nursery
Creek View Landscape IncCreek View Landscape Inc
Design ideas for a small side garden in Milwaukee with a garden path and mulch.
Williamsburg Updated
Williamsburg Updated
Solow Design GroupSolow Design Group
Solow Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized classic side formal full sun garden in Charlotte with a garden path and mulch.
Sample work
Sample work
Cutting Edge Landscape DesignCutting Edge Landscape Design
Photo of a medium sized contemporary side partial sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and mulch.
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Garden next to entry. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.
Medium sized modern side xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with a garden path and mulch.
Schmitz Residence
Schmitz Residence
Blessing LandscapesBlessing Landscapes
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side formal full sun garden in Portland with a vegetable patch and mulch.
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
East Nantmeal Township, Pennsylvania
Garden Source Inc.Garden Source Inc.
A wide view of the front of the residence.
Medium sized traditional side fully shaded garden for summer in Philadelphia with a garden path and mulch.
Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes
Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes
Maria Hickey & Associates LandscapesMaria Hickey & Associates Landscapes
Maria Hickey
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical side full sun garden for summer in Boston with mulch.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Rudbeckia, echinacea, salvia and coreopsis are just some of the perennials in bloom outside the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
This is an example of a large traditional side xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a flowerbed and mulch.
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
ActiveYards Aluminum Fence
Harrison FenceHarrison Fence
Amethyst with Arch Gate
Medium sized classic side formal partial sun garden for summer in Raleigh with mulch.
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Our Work
Our Work
Grays Outdoor ServicesGrays Outdoor Services
Design ideas for a traditional side xeriscape garden in Detroit with a pathway and mulch.

Side Garden with Mulch 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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