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White Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.
Varney Point Boulder Wall & Step Project
Varney Point Boulder Wall & Step Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
BLC
Design ideas for a large rustic sloped partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
The Lachman Residence
The Lachman Residence
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Design ideas for a large modern front driveway full sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The landscape plan clarifies how all the components were integrated into the design on the 1.5 acre site.
This is an example of an expansive midcentury partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving and a garden path.
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Expansive world-inspired back fully shaded garden for summer in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Garden Transformation April
Garden Transformation April
Herseys LTDHerseys LTD
Small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with a pond, decking and a wood fence.
Battersea Terrace
Battersea Terrace
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
Steve Lyne
Design ideas for a bohemian back partial sun garden for summer in London with a potted garden and natural stone paving.
Garden Dublin 4
Garden Dublin 4
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Gold Granite Patio Boxwood Lollipop planting in urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Photo of a small contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Dublin with a garden path, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Play Structure
Play Structure
LandArtLandArt
A magnificent cobblestone driveway horseshoes around to a modern French Chateau estate. These homeowners were looking for a comprehensive landscape plan for their newly completed custom home. They wanted an extensive driveway, a planting plan that would provide privacy in some key areas while accentuating the style of the home, as well as a pool, fire feature, hot tub, new stone entrances, and a play center on artificial turf. We provided a design that brought together all these items with a very specific colour palette which we repeated throughout different elements.
Grey Doors
Grey Doors
box architecturebox architecture
Detail of side terrace to kitchen, feature light ball by Wink Lighting. Landscape design: Dermot Foley Landscape architects Photo: Paul Tierney Photography
Before - During - After
Before - During - After
Garden Gate LandscapingGarden Gate Landscaping
Parking area with permeable paving. Water storage tank under paving for storage to use for irrigation of lawn and garden. Pot garden with annuals in stone containers. Cooper pipe trellises for vines. Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The back garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in summer, this lush space is an immersive journey through a woodland edge planting scheme.
Formal Vegetable Garden
Formal Vegetable Garden
Offshoots, Inc.Offshoots, Inc.
Hydroponic greenhouse. Bluestone and Peastone pathways lined with herbs
Country back formal partial sun garden for summer in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Stockton Estate
Stockton Estate
Tower Windows & DoorsTower Windows & Doors
Custom casing by Norwood replicated the original casing when the home was originally built. Norwood offers over a thousand casing combinations, making it easy to find the casing to match your home, without spending a fortune.
Decorative Concrete and Interlocking Pavers
Decorative Concrete and Interlocking Pavers
Noah Construction & DesignNoah Construction & Design
Photo of a modern back partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with decking.
Summer Containers
Summer Containers
The Inspired GardenThe Inspired Garden
Inspiration for a garden for summer in New York with a potted garden.
Makamah House
Makamah House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
On this narrow site, the only place for a basketball court was the front yard. A subtle pattern in the pavers establishes key markings.
This is an example of a small coastal courtyard driveway full sun garden for summer in New York with concrete paving.
Gates
Gates
Split Rail Fence Co Denver COSplit Rail Fence Co Denver CO
This is an example of a medium sized classic front driveway partial sun garden for summer in Denver with gravel.
Fencing
Fencing
Atlantic Fence Enterprise, LLCAtlantic Fence Enterprise, LLC
Curved transition sections Atlantic Fence Enterprise, LLC Photo by Stephen Clark
This is an example of a large contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in Newark with a retaining wall.
Techo-Bloc Eva Paver Driveway
Techo-Bloc Eva Paver Driveway
Shull LandscapingShull Landscaping
Photo of a large front driveway garden for summer in Philadelphia with concrete paving.

White Garden for Summer 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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