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Poolside Retreat
Poolside Retreat
GardensongGardensong
The terraced beds providea great opportunity to mix textures, color and cascading plants. The grasses soften and anchor the wall.
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
A concrete path next to a dry creek bed, and Feather reed grass, catmint, and hardy ice plant. Winger Photography.
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
F.D. Candelieri Landscape ManagementF.D. Candelieri Landscape Management
Photographer - Gina Cullen
Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden
BP DesignBP Design
A combination of granite solid blocks and granite curbs helps to create this stair that connects the parking area with the terrace
Clay Hardscapes
Clay Hardscapes
BCI Border Creations, Inc.BCI Border Creations, Inc.
2632 Palmerston, West Vancouver
2632 Palmerston, West Vancouver
J. Bannister HomesJ. Bannister Homes
Rénovation 006
Rénovation 006
Agence CréHouseAgence CréHouse
Mak2com
Lakefront Living
Lakefront Living
LandformsLandforms
Our clients in Bloomfield Michigan wanted their old wooden steps replaced with something safe, sturdy and beautiful. We installed 35 natural guillotine cut stone steps each weighing over 200 lbs. To soften the slope we incorporated tumbled paver landings. Along with a stepping stone pathway to the dock we installed a tumbled block seating wall. Both sides were enhanced with lots of perennials to add color and interest. Landscape lighting was installed to add beauty and safety in the evenings. Landforms Inc.
Spring Carpet
Spring Carpet
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Circular Garden
Circular Garden
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
The garden from above showing the circular path snaking down the garden towards the lower patio. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Centerville River Cottage Garden planting
Centerville River Cottage Garden planting
JuliaGarden Design Ltd.JuliaGarden Design Ltd.
This cottage garden planting has been renovated with tall annuals of dahlias, sunflowers, delphiniums bordered by French marigolds and alyssum. The primary color scheme in the garden is blue and yellow.
Basketball and Tennis Court in Weston
Basketball and Tennis Court in Weston
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Weston Custom Multi-sport backyard basketball court, with lighting, tennis net and tennis hit board
Putting Green
Putting Green
Sport Court of MassachusettsSport Court of Massachusetts
Custom Backyard Putting Green
Traditional Cape Cod Barn That Doubles as a Pool House
Traditional Cape Cod Barn That Doubles as a Pool House
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
This two story pool house has sliding barn doors that open onto the backyard of this Orleans, MA vacation home. The outdoor lighting has a vintage look that accents the traditional cedar shake roofing and cedar exterior walls that are a common design for Cape Cod buildings. The barn doors are cedar with mission style forged iron hardware and copper screens. The patio is dry laid bluestone with creeping thyme joints.
Circular Garden
Circular Garden
Green Tree Garden Design LtdGreen Tree Garden Design Ltd
Looking down at the garden from the upstairs window. Richard Brown Photography Ltd
Narrow Japanese Garden
Narrow Japanese Garden
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
The dry stream provides a place for the eye to travel, and helps organize the space in this narrow landscape bed Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
Waverly Circle, Buena Park
SolscapesSolscapes
After removing over 5000 square feet of water-thirsty lawn, we had a new canvas to work with at this residence in Buena Park. Customer wanted low maintenance, without sacrificing beauty. We Installed a small amount of artificial turf for an emerald green contrast to the decomposed granite and the dramatic blue of the century plant cactus.
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mid Century Courtyard Remodel
Mark S. Garff, Landscape ArchitectMark S. Garff, Landscape Architect
Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/
Entry Gates
Entry Gates
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The subtle curves of the custom mahogany gates contrast the roughness of the granite piers. Robert Benson Photography

Affordable, Luxury 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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