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Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Mid-Century Front Landscape - Racine
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
View of the new entrance to the historical John Randal McDonald designed home. We were retained for the landscape design partially because of our background in architecture and our understanding of the mid-century aesthetic. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Taylor Farms Residence
Taylor Farms Residence
TransArc DesignTransArc Design
Ascent at Aloravita | Peoria, AZ | Plan 4016
Ascent at Aloravita | Peoria, AZ | Plan 4016
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
View Ridge Makeover
View Ridge Makeover
Hayes Landscape Design ServicesHayes Landscape Design Services
The improvements included regrading and adding steps, a seatwall, lower maintenance plantings with year round interest, lighting, and a lawn perfect for kicking the soccer ball.
Southfields Garden
Southfields Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Curb Appeal from a Clean-Lined Landscape Color
Curb Appeal from a Clean-Lined Landscape Color
UserUser
Colorful bromeliads and agaves adorn this lovely North Palm Beach, Florida tropical landscape designed by Pamela Crawford. Pamela's services include landscape design and installation, pottery, outdoor living areas, and paving design. She covers Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens. See her work at pamela-crawford.com.
Purkis Residence
Purkis Residence
ZODEGA | TISZODEGA | TIS
A perfect blend of pool, hardscape, groundcover, plants, trees, fence & trellis work. Photo Credit: Karina Filipovich - Northwest Houston Real Estate Photographer
Bay Park refresh
Bay Park refresh
Ornamental Gardens by LisaOrnamental Gardens by Lisa
After the transformation took place, about 6 months later. The yard was divided into different rooms for different uses. Raised redwood planter boxes were used for veggies and herbs to grow. A vine is being trained to go over the arbor and Callistemon 'Slim' will fill in the "wall" to divide the space. The arbor ushers you into the backyard entertaining area with a sail cloth "ceiling" to block the harsh sun.
Spanish Mission Revival
Spanish Mission Revival
Michael D McIver | Landscape DesignMichael D McIver | Landscape Design
San Messina
San Messina
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Luc Limbourg
Merrick Luxurios Landscape
Merrick Luxurios Landscape
Paccione & Sons Landscape Designs Inc.Paccione & Sons Landscape Designs Inc.
Portola Valley Kitchen Garden
Portola Valley Kitchen Garden
Avant GardenAvant Garden
Another view of extensive kitchen garden for Portola Valley estate. photo by Galen Fultz
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Sensations of mystery inspire a reason to journey through the space to a raised deck where the family can enjoy the last of the evening sun.
The Courtyard
The Courtyard
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
East Cobb Landscape Lighting Refurbishment - 2017
East Cobb Landscape Lighting Refurbishment - 2017
Lights Over AtlantaLights Over Atlanta
Landscape lights on the front yard of this home in the East Cobb area of Atlanta, GA
Asian Inspired Garden
Asian Inspired Garden
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Hunting for Perfection
Hunting for Perfection
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Kurt Forschen of Twist Tours Photography
Greener Pastures Show Garden
Greener Pastures Show Garden
Tracey Parker Landscape Design LtdTracey Parker Landscape Design Ltd
'Greener Pastures' Show Garden, BBC Gardeners' World Live 2015 Andrew Boschier Photography
Austin Xeriscape
Austin Xeriscape
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Xeric landscape designed and built by Southern Landscape. This Austin homeowner reduced their turf area by over 17,000 square feet, reducing water consumption and maintenance. The remaining turf areas were required for the septic leach field. Limestone retaining walls with leuders caps control erosion. The plant palette contains lantana, plumbago, various grasses, and yuccas, all chosen for their specific water usage appropriate to the area. Landscape lighting was also added to highlight the beauty of this large xeriscape.
Artificial turf
Artificial turf
Greenside Landscaping Inc.Greenside Landscaping Inc.

Affordable Blue 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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