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Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Custom wall lights in foreground and seating area with fire pit in background
Custom wall lights in foreground and seating area with fire pit in background
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Sunday Social
Sunday Social
Seed Studio Landscape DesignSeed Studio Landscape Design
images by: Travis Rhoads Photography
Backyard Sauna and Shower
Backyard Sauna and Shower
Alex Crook PhotographyAlex Crook Photography
Photo by Alex Crook https://www.alexcrook.com/ Design by Judson Sullivan http://www.cultivarllc.com/
Lovely Edible Gardens
Lovely Edible Gardens
Perfect Circle GardensPerfect Circle Gardens
Kara Elizabeth
Cooks Hill
Cooks Hill
MUD Landscape DesignMUD Landscape Design
Recycled timber green wall, Photography by Andy Jones
Montclair Clients
Montclair Clients
DVA Consulting and DesignDVA Consulting and Design
Victoria Ayala
Additional Projects
Additional Projects
Affordable Views By RJB Construction INC.Affordable Views By RJB Construction INC.
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Doylestown Borough Landscape Design/Install
Indigenous Ingenuities, LLCIndigenous Ingenuities, LLC
Tight path on this small scale lot in the borough
Backyard Basketball Courts in Medway
Backyard Basketball Courts in Medway
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Medway Custom Backyard Basketball Court with rebounder
Creating Space
Creating Space
True Scape DesignTrue Scape Design
Modern entry
Modern entry
Nature with StyleNature with Style
Design done in conjunction with West Bay Landscape
Contemporary Garden 2
Contemporary Garden 2
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Another view of the garden at dusk. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Small interior Zen garden
Small interior Zen garden
The Japanese GardenThe Japanese Garden
This zen garden is located on a central courtyard that connects the kitchen of the house, with the living - dining area and main access hall. As you can see it is glazed on several sides, each view after concluded the work is slightly different. This time, only put a lamp in Japanese style to give the night lighting environment. This is a sample of a Zen garden that carries an implicit minimalist in design. The conditions in the house are basically clear and minimalist tones, it is for that reason that it was decided to this design. Few elements, well distributed, with a mix of different textures, from coarse gravel and dark gray color, contrasting with the white gravel and raked; allows us to balance the wabi sabi and the scene.
Small garden in Kew
Small garden in Kew
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
HG Residence
HG Residence
Heffner Design Team, PLLCHeffner Design Team, PLLC
This outdoor shower is accentuated by a garden bench and screening wall. The bench and wall are covered with a variety of tiles and framed by hibiscus, esperanza, and lantana plants. A flagstone walkway leads you to this garden oasis.
A new build needs a new garden
A new build needs a new garden
Sprout UpSprout Up
Beautiful shapes and colours.
Berkeley Hills Midcentury Modern
Berkeley Hills Midcentury Modern
Planet HorticulturePlanet Horticulture
Hilltop home with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. Open views surrounded by bold foliage dominated plantings. Planter beds with collection of dramatic succulents that don't block windows.
London House Frontage
London House Frontage
Concept Landscape ArchitectsConcept Landscape Architects
Steven Kingsley
Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds
Flagstone Patio with Custom Garden Beds
Ecology ArtisansEcology Artisans
Close up of Dymondia margaretae ("Silver Carpet"), growing in flagstone gaps. We set the stones at roughly 2.5" apart and added an amended soil to the final 2" between the stones. Plugs were installed on roughly 5-6" centers. 98% filled in after 5 months. Irrigated with Hunter MP rotators at 30 minutes every 10 days. We're now backing it off since they've become established.

Small Garden 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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