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New Build Country Garden
New Build Country Garden
Graduate Gardeners LtdGraduate Gardeners Ltd
This is a stunning new garden designed by Mark Draper and the Graduate Gardeners team of expert builders
Terrace Borders, Country Home, Wiltshire
Terrace Borders, Country Home, Wiltshire
Wiltshire Garden & Interior DesignWiltshire Garden & Interior Design
Michael Crockett
"CA Gold" Gravel Ground Cover
"CA Gold" Gravel Ground Cover
South Coast LandscapeSouth Coast Landscape
California Gold Gravel Ground Cover - used as a decorative low water use and low maintenance detail in a low water use garden. © 2015 South Coast Landscape
Garden Fire Pit
Garden Fire Pit
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
Garden Fire Pit Jane creates the perfect outdoor gathering area with custom built round fire pit surrounded by curved teak benches in a circle, bordered by a retaining wall of vertical railroad ties. A custom built square birdbath provides a background counterpoint. Pea gravel makes a comfortable carpet.
Dry Creek Beds
Dry Creek Beds
Green View Design and LandscapeGreen View Design and Landscape
Dry creek bed added to side and back yard. Visit Our Garden Center: 4706 Liberty Road Greensboro,NC 27406
Southampton Residence
Southampton Residence
Araiys Design L.A., P.C.Araiys Design L.A., P.C.
Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence
Front Landscape - Bel Marin Keys Lagoon Side Residence
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Photos taken just after installation, there are more recent photos in this project. The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Mur de soutènement à pierre sèche Pégairolles de l'escalette
Mur de soutènement à pierre sèche Pégairolles de l'escalette
Artisans du Bâti ancienArtisans du Bâti ancien
SARL artisans du bâti ancien
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Northern California
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
Backyard Remodel - Culver City
Backyard Remodel - Culver City
Prime Builders & ExpertsPrime Builders & Experts
Project Description: 3D Backyard Design We created a 3D rendering to fully show our client the outcome of her backyard remodel project. You can see from the 3D renderings we literally brought her vision to life. Complete Backyard Remodel We installed new pavers for the large walkway that runs from the front to the back of the backyard. We built a large concrete wall with stucco all around for privacy. The new courtyard also has new pavers, grass sections, and a sprinkler system. We planted new trees and built a wood-raised vegetable bed. For decorative accents, we added new concrete steps, smart exterior lights, artificial turf installation, river rock installation, and new drain lines to prevent flooding. We also built a custom floating deck that sits in between trees.
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.
Inviting plantings and lawn
Inviting plantings and lawn
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Large colorful plantings add a great deal of interest to this back yard. Photos by Roger Haywood, Seth Soukup, Neil Podoll
FairFax Golf & CC
FairFax Golf & CC
Unique by DesignUnique by Design
FairFax Golf & CC Landscape: Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Inner City Tropical resort feel
Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate RyanZones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan
Domaine Viticole de CHÂTEAU - GRILLET
Domaine Viticole de CHÂTEAU - GRILLET
Claire Soulier - Architecte de jardinClaire Soulier - Architecte de jardin
Claire Soulier - Studio d'Architecture du Paysage - Le jardin "Carré des sens"
Walled Garden with Loungers
Walled Garden with Loungers
Floren Design Ltd.Floren Design Ltd.
Walled garden with sunloungers
Alpine Watershed Approach
Alpine Watershed Approach
Botaniscapes by TraceyBotaniscapes by Tracey
Beautiful Ceanothus 'Carmel Creeper' in lieu of lawn.
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.
Rudy's Outdoor Paradise
Rudy's Outdoor Paradise
Horizon Builders, Inc.Horizon Builders, Inc.
Poured concrete fire pit, stepping stones and patio area. Changed out window for a sliding glass door to beautiful outdoor space.
Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i
Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit i
authenTEAK Outdoor LivingauthenTEAK Outdoor Living
The Bentintoshape 48" x 20" Rectangular Fire Pit is constructed with 11 Gauge Cor-Ten Steel for maximum durability and rustic antique appearance. Cor-Ten, also known as Weathering Steel, is a steel alloy which was developed to eliminate the need for painting and form a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather. The overall outside dimensions of the Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 20” tall. The fire bowl opening dimensions are 42” long x 18” deep x 4” tall. The gas burning option comes standard with a 75,000 BTU Burner and accommodates 90 lbs. of fire glass. Fire Glass sold separately. Options Available: - Wood Burning - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl. (14" deep) - Natural Gas or Liquid Propane Gas burner kit - the media grate is positioned 5” from the bottom of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned below the grate. You would purchase this configuration if you are using ceramic logs or if you wanted to start a natural wood fire with gas. (14" deep) - Glass or Lava Rock burning with a gas kit - the media grate is positioned 4” from the top of the fire bowl and the fire ring is positioned above the grate. In this configuration, you would fill the bowl with fire glass or lava rock to just above the fire ring. The gas defuses thru the media grate and is ignited at the surface. (4" deep) Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. - The Hidden Tank option comes complete with a glass/lava media grate and a propane gas kit for a 20 lb propane tank. On one tank, the fire pit will burner for approximately 8-14 hours. The overall dimensions of this Fire Pit are 48” long x 20” deep x 26” tall. Fire glass and/or lava rocks sold separately. Fire Bowl Cover constructed out of Cor-Ten Steel to convert your fire pit to a functional cocktail table when not in use.

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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