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Washington County
Washington County
Washington County LandscapesWashington County Landscapes
A beautiful sidewalk leading from a guest parking area to the front porch.
Southampton Residence
Southampton Residence
Araiys Design L.A., P.C.Araiys Design L.A., P.C.
Misc. Projects
Misc. Projects
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Low Voltage (LV) Lighting
Low Voltage (LV) Lighting
Landscape Design Associates, Inc.Landscape Design Associates, Inc.
Low voltage lighting is one of the best ways to illuminate the beauty of your outdoor space. Whether it be enhancing plantings, walkways, pavilions or your own unique spot, low voltage lighting is a great way to show off your space. Professionally designed and installed we ensure that you'll be satisfied with our LV implementation package.
Bay Colony Remodel
Bay Colony Remodel
Whisper House Real Estate Group, L.L.CWhisper House Real Estate Group, L.L.C
This water feature doubled as a retaining wall. The addition of a water feature in a front yard provides a wonderful backdrop for guests coming over. At night, the illuminated water adds mystery to the house. The plants surrounding the waterfall were chosen for height and color. There is no need to water here as the spray from the waterfall keeps things lush.
Palencia Paver Excellence
Palencia Paver Excellence
Randy & Ray's LLCRandy & Ray's LLC
This extravagant paver driveway connects through the porte cochere and flows into a curved walkway welcoming you to the front porch. Photo: Debbie Sanders
Catskill Mountain Project
Catskill Mountain Project
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Pink Chrysanthemums and rusty Panicum 'Shenandoah' mix well with an existing fiery-red Sassafras grove at the woodland edge in fall. Susan Irving
Property near Saint Vaast La Hougue
Property near Saint Vaast La Hougue
Regine Villedieu ImmobilierRegine Villedieu Immobilier
Pierre Villedieu
Artificial Grass Pool Project
Artificial Grass Pool Project
DFW Turf SolutionsDFW Turf Solutions
Owner had allergic kids and dogs, but wanted to use his beautiful large backyard. We installed over 10,000 sf of turf and now the whole family can enjoy their gorgeous backyard.
Japanese Garden Pond
Japanese Garden Pond
Floren Design Ltd.Floren Design Ltd.
Pond in Japanese garden
Parkdale
Parkdale
Rachel's Landscape DesignRachel's Landscape Design
Native poppies grow like weeds here and take hardly any irrigation. Planted with Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' and local boulders.
Garden Design for Easy Care
Garden Design for Easy Care
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
very easy to maintain garden
Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill
Metes & Bounds Landscape DesignMetes & Bounds Landscape Design
Alan Skipper
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
Privacy Solutions with GreenSmart Decor Artificial Hedge Panels
GreenSmartDecorGreenSmartDecor
Add a bit of green to your outdoor area with Greensmart Decor. With artificial leaf panels, we've eliminated the maintenance and water consumption upkeep for real foliage. Our high-quality, weather resistant panels are the perfect privacy solution for your backyard, patio, deck or balcony.
LED Outdoor and Landscape Lighting
LED Outdoor and Landscape Lighting
DEKOR LightingDEKOR Lighting
The EMPREE by DEKOR® lets you enjoy more and maintain less! This new decorative LED garden light and path light from DEKOR® will enhance the beauty and enjoyment of your garden while freeing you from unpleasant maintenance. 3 lighting configurations. New NexGen LED option available.
Welcome Home
Welcome Home
UserUser
With rock work, a lake spillway pipe area became an accent. Photo by William Healy
French country home
French country home
Catherine SandinCatherine Sandin
Provençal Garden
Provençal Garden
Atelier Nelumbo Garden DesignAtelier Nelumbo Garden Design
Cannes
Artificial Grass Pool Project
Artificial Grass Pool Project
DFW Turf SolutionsDFW Turf Solutions
Owner had allergic kids and dogs, but wanted to use his beautiful large backyard. We installed over 10,000 sf of turf and now the whole family can enjoy their gorgeous backyard.
Reportaje fotográfico de vivienda vacacional.
Reportaje fotográfico de vivienda vacacional.
Picapau FotografíaPicapau Fotografía

Affordable Expansive 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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