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Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Inspiration for a sloped xeriscape full sun garden steps in Austin with concrete paving.
Mission Terraces
Mission Terraces
SZABO Landscape ArchitectureSZABO Landscape Architecture
Contemporary sloped garden steps in San Diego.
The Blue Door
The Blue Door
Conte & Conte, LLCConte & Conte, LLC
Conte & Conte, LLC landscape architects and designers work with clients located in Connecticut & New York (Greenwich, Belle Haven, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Fairfield, Southport, Rowayton, Manhattan, Larchmont, Bedford Hills, Armonk, Massachusetts) The Blue Door with planters, thanks to Fairfield House & Garden Co. for building this!
Doheny Estates
Doheny Estates
Foundation Landscape DesignFoundation Landscape Design
Contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a potted garden and gravel.
Minnehaha Parkway
Minnehaha Parkway
Phillips GardenPhillips Garden
Photo of an industrial sloped xeriscape garden in Minneapolis.
Encinitas Out Door Kitchen
Encinitas Out Door Kitchen
VerdeScape IncVerdeScape Inc
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden in San Diego with a retaining wall.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean sloped garden in San Diego.
Pat Brodie
Pat Brodie
Pat Brodie Landscape DesignPat Brodie Landscape Design
This is a small condo backyard which was originally a steep hill and was not a useable space. We terraced with stone and created 2 seating areas.The main outdoor living space now has an outdoor kitchen and stone fireplace. The garden includes succulents, seasonal color, and drought tolerant plants.
Avila Valley Estate
Avila Valley Estate
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
This is an example of a mediterranean sloped garden in San Luis Obispo with gravel.
Contemporary water wise
Contemporary water wise
Gregory Davis & AssociatesGregory Davis & Associates
Landscape Design and Installation by Gregory Davis & Associates, www.gdalandscape.com Abran Photography
Design ideas for a mediterranean sloped garden in Los Angeles.
Sunken Succulent/ Cacti Garden
Sunken Succulent/ Cacti Garden
UserUser
Design ideas for a modern sloped garden in San Francisco.
Hollywood Hills Landscape Design Project
Hollywood Hills Landscape Design Project
Luke Gibson PhotographyLuke Gibson Photography
Luke Gibson Photography
Photo of a contemporary sloped garden in Los Angeles with a retaining wall.
SHADYGLADE x LANDSCAPE
SHADYGLADE x LANDSCAPE
Modern Los Angeles DESIGNModern Los Angeles DESIGN
Contemporary sloped garden for summer in Los Angeles with a potted garden.
Mountainview Home
Mountainview Home
Golden Gate Palms and ExoticsGolden Gate Palms and Exotics
Design ideas for an eclectic sloped garden in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
garden projects
garden projects
Jerry Galanti DesignJerry Galanti Design
various portions of exterior projects
This is an example of a mediterranean sloped garden steps in Los Angeles.
Residential
Residential
Environs Landscape Architecture, Inc.Environs Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a coastal sloped full sun garden in San Diego.
Retro Ranch
Retro Ranch
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Inspiration for a contemporary sloped full sun garden steps in San Luis Obispo.
Portfolio
Portfolio
D-CRAIN Design and ConstructionD-CRAIN Design and Construction
Photo of a large sloped xeriscape full sun garden in Austin with concrete paving and a desert look.
Pat Brodie
Pat Brodie
Pat Brodie Landscape DesignPat Brodie Landscape Design
This is a small condo backyard which was originally a steep hill and was not a useable space. We terraced with stone and created 2 seating areas.The main outdoor living space now has an outdoor kitchen and stone fireplace. The garden includes succulents, seasonal color, and drought tolerant plants.

Sloped 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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