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Sloped Garden Steps Ideas and Designs

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Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Garden Paths and Landscape Steps
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
A steep hillside is turned into a lush landscape using salvias, ornamental grasses, pomegranates and other easy care plants.
Inspiration for a classic sloped garden steps in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Residential
Residential
Environmental Design & Research (EDR)Environmental Design & Research (EDR)
Expansive traditional sloped garden steps for summer in New York with natural stone paving.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Inspiration for a classic sloped partial sun garden in Manchester.
Thornbury Township
Thornbury Township
B.DeMichele Inc.B.DeMichele Inc.
A grand outdoor stairway leads from the side yard to a large patio area. Lights are installed in the cheek walls for extended nighttime use and safety. The steps are constructed using EP Henry Products.
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Transitions: Pathways, Landings & Steps
Gregory Lombardi DesignGregory Lombardi Design
Eric Roth Photo
Inspiration for a classic sloped garden steps in Boston with natural stone paving.
Water's edge
Water's edge
West Winds Nursery LLCWest Winds Nursery LLC
A closer look at this stone stair constructed with Tennessee Crab Orchard Flagstone slabs. Thick slabs were snap cut and carefully arranged to create this attractive walk to the water.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
photography by Joe Dodd
Inspiration for a large contemporary sloped formal garden steps in San Francisco with concrete paving.
San Francisco estate
San Francisco estate
Shepard Design Landscape Architecture - AJ ShepardShepard Design Landscape Architecture - AJ Shepard
Backyard transformation from ruins into a safe and attractive terraced garden to tend the flowers and let the kids and dog play in. Designed by Shepard Design Landscape Architects, materials brick and stone.
Nature's Beauty
Nature's Beauty
SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + ConstructionSURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction
Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer LLC
Medium sized traditional sloped garden steps in DC Metro with brick paving.
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.
Addition
Addition
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Atlanta Historic Addition
Inspiration for a classic sloped garden steps for autumn in Atlanta.
Lake Washington Residence
Lake Washington Residence
Darwin Webb Landscape Architects, P.S.Darwin Webb Landscape Architects, P.S.
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped garden steps in Seattle.
Private Gardens Design
Private Gardens Design
Private Gardens DesignPrivate Gardens Design
del Pozo
Classic sloped garden steps in Seattle with natural stone paving.
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.
Woods backyard
Woods backyard
Pro Care Horticultural ServicesPro Care Horticultural Services
Pro Care Horticultural Services
Design ideas for a contemporary sloped fully shaded garden steps for summer in Indianapolis.
Mission Terraces
Mission Terraces
SZABO Landscape ArchitectureSZABO Landscape Architecture
Contemporary sloped garden steps in San Diego.
McDonald residence
McDonald residence
Vandenberg Landscape Design LTDVandenberg Landscape Design LTD
Design ideas for a traditional sloped garden steps in Vancouver with natural stone paving.
Rustic Retreat
Rustic Retreat
Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal ServicesBret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services
Design ideas for a classic sloped garden steps in Milwaukee with natural stone paving.
Danville
Danville
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary sloped garden steps in San Francisco.
Beach Access
Beach Access
Prairie Blue LandscapesPrairie Blue Landscapes
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a nautical sloped garden steps in Chicago with decking.

Sloped Garden Steps 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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