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David Hertz & Studio of Environmental ArchitectureDavid Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture
Large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in Other with a pond and concrete paving.
Palm Beach Container Gardens
Palm Beach Container Gardens
UserUser
These planters have actual pieces of coral embedded in them! Sanseveria ‘Zeylanica’ forms the centerpieces and is surrounded by mixed Echeveria and Aloe succulents. See over 1000 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens suitable for south Florida on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs and installs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. Learn how to design and plant container gardens from Pamela's book, 'Easy Container Gardens.' See a free, 24-page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com in the 'Books' section. Photo by Joe McBroom.
Narragansett Bay Overlook Gardens- Hillside Planting
Narragansett Bay Overlook Gardens- Hillside Planting
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
The planted waterfront slope, below the pool, is a palette of green and yellow.
This is an example of a large world-inspired sloped full sun garden for summer in Providence with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden
Bio Friendly GardensBio Friendly Gardens
Photo of a world-inspired garden in San Francisco.
Tropical garden in West London
Tropical garden in West London
Jane Ashley Garden DesignJane Ashley Garden Design
Tropical themed garden in West London -- view from inside the house. Showing comfy outdoor seating surrounded by lush planting including bamboo, tree ferns, phormiums and grasses.
Residential Landscaping in Doral
Residential Landscaping in Doral
Sugar Green GardensSugar Green Gardens
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Design ideas for a world-inspired front driveway partial sun garden with natural stone paving.
Railings
Railings
UserUser
Large world-inspired back partial sun garden in Orlando with decking.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Stephen Dunn
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired back garden in Miami.
The Ramsey Home
The Ramsey Home
Photoscape Landscape and DesignPhotoscape Landscape and Design
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front garden in Miami.
bamboo fencing privacy screens
bamboo fencing privacy screens
Bali Oasis - Outdoor LivingBali Oasis - Outdoor Living
bamboo fence installed with timber framing
World-inspired back garden in Central Coast.
Timber structure with shelving
Timber structure with shelving
Earth Designs Garden and Build London and EssexEarth Designs Garden and Build London and Essex
Marcus Hurpur Garden Image photography
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back formal fully shaded garden in London.
Synthetic Turf and Pavers
Synthetic Turf and Pavers
Synthetic Turf International – FloridaSynthetic Turf International – Florida
Photo of a large world-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden in Miami with concrete paving.
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Blissful Gardens & Green Dragon DesignBlissful Gardens & Green Dragon Design
Tony Lopez-Cepero
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for summer in Austin with a garden path and concrete paving.
Tropical front & backyard landscapes....Palms & Color
Tropical front & backyard landscapes....Palms & Color
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Landscaping a very narrow space doesn't mean it should be plain, spice it up with a couple vertical dwarf palms and soft tip mounded plants this contrast makes for a nice mix in a narrow space. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Our Work
Our Work
Dunphy Lawn & LandscapingDunphy Lawn & Landscaping
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front partial sun garden in Boston with a garden path and natural stone paving.
LOTUS RIDGE
LOTUS RIDGE
Designscape Inc.Designscape Inc.
SEALIGHT STUDIOS KAUAI
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in Hawaii.
A Zen Garden in 225 sq ft
A Zen Garden in 225 sq ft
Hortus OasisHortus Oasis
The Super-Edge commercial edging from Oly Ola has a thin profile - perfect for containing and separating the Mexican beach pebbles, mulch and spreading groundcovers. www.hortusoasis.com
Entry Gate
Entry Gate
Saint Dizier DesignSaint Dizier Design
The simple, almost primitive entry gate belies the glamour of the expansive estate that lies behind it, allowing the house and its views to unfold in a restrained progression. Photo: Mary E. Nichols
An Asian inspired landscape and new pool decking
An Asian inspired landscape and new pool decking
Ground One Landscape Design + BuildGround One Landscape Design + Build
The homeowners expressed interest in upgrading the landscape surrounding their existing in-ground swimming pool. On the initial site visit, we were greeted by an outdated concrete pool deck, plastic pool coping and a few lonely mature shrubs and trees. The north end of the backyard was enclosed by the garage wall and a few half-hearted attempts at growing vines to mask its massiveness. The homeowners’ goal was to refresh the existing landscape while working within the constraints of the existing pool and its narrow perimeter spaces. The homeowners admire Asian garden aesthetics, so ornamentation and plant species were selected that emphasized simplicity in their distinct forms. The narrow planting spaces around the pool were maximized through layers of texture, where pebbles and accent rocks complement and contrast with unique plant forms. The pool now feels integrated with this lush landscape of ornamental grasses and specimen evergreens.
Modern Tropical Courtyard
Modern Tropical Courtyard
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
© 2012 Glenna Partridge. All rights reserved.
Design ideas for a world-inspired back garden seating in Vancouver with a potted garden.

World-Inspired Green 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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