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World-Inspired Back Garden Ideas and Designs

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Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary
Asian-Influenced Suburban Sanctuary
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
These clients' small yard had severe drainage issues, making it difficult for their large family to spend time outdoors. We worked with the clients to create several spaces in the small area that flowed together and met the family's needs. The modern-styled furniture spaces divided by flagstone pavers separated the spaces while an array of short plantings, Japanese maples, and Asian lantern decor introduced fluidity.
Rock Pool with Lazy River - Tropical Garden Style
Rock Pool with Lazy River - Tropical Garden Style
My Garden: Landscape Design by WayneMy Garden: Landscape Design by Wayne
Medium sized world-inspired back full sun garden in Los Angeles with natural stone paving.
Maitland Putting Green
Maitland Putting Green
Sport Court Central FL & Tampa BaySport Court Central FL & Tampa Bay
13'x26' Custom Putting Green CA
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back garden in Orlando with an outdoor sport court.
Leeds Residence - Boca Raton
Leeds Residence - Boca Raton
TreasurescapesTreasurescapes
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back full sun garden in Miami with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Boca Raton, FL Residential Landscape 1
Boca Raton, FL Residential Landscape 1
Botanical VisionsBotanical Visions
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back full sun garden for summer in Miami with natural stone paving.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Tropical landscape make-over in Portosol
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Backyard makeover. Building on existing elements (Palm trees) we removed a lot of outgrown and outdated material and freshened up the patio borders with colorful canna's, various bromeliads, Alocasia California, and a fresh layer of mulch and landscape pebbles. Landscape boulders break up the lines and specimen Bromeliads provide touches of interest.
LONDON - Notting Hill
LONDON - Notting Hill
CityscapersCityscapers
Nigel Gomme
Large world-inspired back garden in London with decking.
Berkeley Hills
Berkeley Hills
Outdoor RepublicOutdoor Republic
Zen Portal hand carved temple balinese stone
This is an example of a large world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Koi Pond and Tropical Gazebo - Encinitas
Koi Pond and Tropical Gazebo - Encinitas
Del Rancho PoolsDel Rancho Pools
Large world-inspired back fully shaded garden in San Diego with a pond and natural stone paving.
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The Natsume Basin, or cleansing basin, is an important part of the ceremonial tea garden process. You dip the bamboo ladle or “dipper” (hishaku) into the basin to clean your hands before entering the tea house.
Asian Inspired Garden
Asian Inspired Garden
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back xeriscape garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Backyard pool buffer
Backyard pool buffer
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Bye Bye neighbors, you know what they say palm trees can make the best neighbors. Using Dwarf date palm and a silver fountain palm as the center piece makes for a lovely tropical buffer. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Japanese Modern
Japanese Modern
Sacred Space Garden Design IncSacred Space Garden Design Inc
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden in Orange County with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Recent Projects
Recent Projects
Landscaping By Anthony, Inc.Landscaping By Anthony, Inc.
Medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and gravel.
Johns Island Residence
Johns Island Residence
Brownswood Nursery IncBrownswood Nursery Inc
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back full sun garden in Charleston with brick paving.
Fencing & Gates
Fencing & Gates
78Backyard Concepts78Backyard Concepts
Inspiration for a large world-inspired back formal garden in Dallas with a garden path and concrete paving.
Hot Tub Deck
Hot Tub Deck
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
World-inspired back partial sun garden in San Francisco with decking.
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Sunnyside Zen Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This is an example of a small world-inspired back garden in Portland with natural stone paving.
Bali Ashalt shingle huts
Bali Ashalt shingle huts
Bali Oasis - Outdoor LivingBali Oasis - Outdoor Living
Bali asphalt shingle hut constructed over swim spa with 200 x 200 ironbark posts and merbau deck
Medium sized world-inspired back partial sun garden for summer in Sydney.

World-Inspired Back Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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