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Eastside Asian Inspired Sanctuary
Eastside Asian Inspired Sanctuary
GRG PlayscapesGRG Playscapes
Little Giant Photography
Medium sized world-inspired back formal full sun garden for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Lanshaftnoye the decision in the private house
Lanshaftnoye the decision in the private house
IceDesigNIceDesigN
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in Other with a water feature.
クライアント手作りの裏庭の石畳
クライアント手作りの裏庭の石畳
多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所多田博＋多田祐子/多田建築設計事務所
Inspiration for a world-inspired back driveway fully shaded garden for spring in Other with a rockery and natural stone paving.
Claremont woodland Garden
Claremont woodland Garden
Lotus Construction GroupLotus Construction Group
Mark Ashworth
Photo of a small world-inspired back partial sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a fire feature and natural stone paving.
Thornton Garden
Thornton Garden
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
Shin-boku Nursery
World-inspired garden in Manchester.
Reflexology Path
Reflexology Path
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Each color represents a degree of difficulty in this reflexology path. Take a rest on the larger stones before moving on. Stonework by Emerald Stone Masonry Photo by Janet Loughrey
Japanese Inspired Garden
Japanese Inspired Garden
Reflections Water GardensReflections Water Gardens
Asian influences blended with native plantings helped create this garden, which we call Prairie-fusion. Water is the main focus of the garden, which falls and flows creating both visual and audial impact. Colorful koi dot the dark waters which reflect light and landscape. Choices in construction material were made to enhance a rustic look while touches of Japanese-inspired influences were appropriately placed to introduce an exotic feel. In keeping with the traditional Japanese gardens, raked rocks and boulders simulate islands in water. While inspired by the East, the garden is rooted firmly in the Midwestern landscape, surrounded and softened by plants native to woodlands and wetlands, including ferns, sedges, wild columbine, blue flag iris, horsetail rush, water lilies and native maples. A ramp leading up to the decking combined both reclaimed railroad ties and gravel, tying in the two solid ground influences in the garden. Live moss was used heavily on boulders and wood creating the illusion of a garden which has been tucked away, living and growing for a long time. Photo by Larry Carnes
San Dimas, Residence
San Dimas, Residence
Alan Dunn Landscape DesignAlan Dunn Landscape Design
Photo of a world-inspired garden in Los Angeles.
Sausalito Residence
Sausalito Residence
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Front yard renovation with bamboo fencing, bluestone paving, and asian themed plantings. Barbara Ries Photography
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in San Francisco.
坪庭
坪庭
庭咲 niwasaki庭咲 niwasaki
Design ideas for a world-inspired garden in Other.
Subtropical Oasis
Subtropical Oasis
Landwell Design + Build Co.Landwell Design + Build Co.
photography by Joslyn Amato
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back garden in San Luis Obispo with concrete paving.
庭　BUNZOU 2016
庭　BUNZOU 2016
SUZUKI YOSHIMI PHOTOGRAPHYSUZUKI YOSHIMI PHOTOGRAPHY
作庭　ぶんぞう株式会社　佐野文一郎
World-inspired garden in Other.
The Delbrook Horizon › Residential › House & garden
The Delbrook Horizon › Residential › House & garden
Atelier BCAtelier BC
Perched on a mountainside offering breathtaking views overlooking Vancouver, this project is defined by a unique sculptural quality that carries from surfaces to plantings. The geometry of concrete work and paving details are designed to play with the eye and sightlines to the view of the city.
Snow and Ice-Covered Grandeur
Snow and Ice-Covered Grandeur
Shin-boku NurseryShin-boku Nursery
Two majestic, living stanchions, these ice- and snow-covered Japanese Larch hold their own on this cold, mid-February morning. Their beauty beckons onlookers even in the dead of winter, yet even they hope for the arrival or Spring and warmer days.
京町家貸切宿　高瀬川七条
京町家貸切宿　高瀬川七条
庭　遊庵庭　遊庵
京町家貸切宿　高瀬川七条　Photo by T.Tashima
This is an example of a world-inspired garden in Kyoto.
various projects
various projects
zenscapezenscape
drought tolerant plants with boulders
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in San Francisco.
Tropical-Modern Coral Gables Home
Tropical-Modern Coral Gables Home
Landscaping by Steve BlaumLandscaping by Steve Blaum
tropical clean contemporary design
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back formal partial sun garden for spring in Miami with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Michael Glassman Designs
Michael Glassman Designs
Michael Glassman & AssociatesMichael Glassman & Associates
Design ideas for a world-inspired garden in Sacramento.
京都府宇治市T邸
京都府宇治市T邸
EGA 江夏庭苑事務所EGA 江夏庭苑事務所
御影の板石をリズミカルに配した園路
Photo of a world-inspired garden in Other.
Project | Palm Square
Project | Palm Square
flauraflaura
Our clients wanted to transform the outdoor terrace of their Victorian property in Bermondsey into an al fresco dining spot. ​We designed a contemporary terrace with plush tropical greenery to pair seamlessly with the modern interior style.

World-Inspired Grey 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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