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Affordable World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden DesignHunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design
Backyard - Japanese Garden
Backyard - Japanese Garden
DabneyCollinsDabneyCollins
A relaxing natural pavilion, with Asian undertones, sits on the edge of a koi pond in a typical neighborhood backyard. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/
Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape
Japanese entrance
Japanese entrance
Laura Campbell Landscape DesignLaura Campbell Landscape Design
Laura Campbell
Asian Terrace Garden in Bristol, Virginia
Asian Terrace Garden in Bristol, Virginia
Stapleton Landscape ArchitectureStapleton Landscape Architecture
To create a transition from the front garden to the enclosed back garden, Stapleton Landscape Architecture designed a combination of a Torii gateway and a moon gate to replace the existing one - Jeff Stapleton
Rear courtyard makeover
Rear courtyard makeover
Dimension GardenscapeDimension Gardenscape
A quiet retreat off the study of the house, the clients wanted a serene place where they could forget their daily troubles. Paul Huskinson - photographer
Ponds & Waterfalls For Backyards & Front Yards
Ponds & Waterfalls For Backyards & Front Yards
Designscapes of Long IslandDesignscapes of Long Island
Clients from Patchogue, East Patchogue, Patchogue Village, Bellport Village and all over Long Island turn to Designscapes Landscaping. If you are looking for a one of a kind natural outdoor living landscape pond and waterfall design to enjoy with your family and friends, give us a call today and our pond and waterfall outdoor designers will get started!
Ambiance exotique
Ambiance exotique
I.D.O jardinsI.D.O jardins
Jardin après travaux - Vue latérale - Piscine sur terrasse bois
Yoga Meditation Garden
Yoga Meditation Garden
Hortus OasisHortus Oasis
The destination is reached, but all is not yet revealed. www.hortusoasis.com
Barker Way, Placentia 2
Barker Way, Placentia 2
SolscapesSolscapes
Combining a limited use of artificial turf on the parkway and side of driveway with landscaping dominated by colorful succulents, the blue flowers of Buddleia and Alogyne, and the emerald of sago palms, continues to delight the customer.
Forest Heights Karesansui
Forest Heights Karesansui
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
This dry garden is the focal point from the deck and key windows. Picture and Design by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens.
Riverfront Estate
Riverfront Estate
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
Mike Flaugh
Asian Twist Entry
Asian Twist Entry
Carroll Landscaping, Inc.Carroll Landscaping, Inc.
A Metal Sculptor's Backyard
A Metal Sculptor's Backyard
Mediterrasian LandscapesMediterrasian Landscapes
This creative couple wanted their backyard divided into several spaces for multiple uses. Nearest the house is a concrete patio for lounging and entertaining. The middle area has raised beds for vegetable gardening and rounded pea gravel where their toddler can play safely. A lovely dry creek bed with river rocks and plants divides that area from the rear section. There you will find a metal sculptor's shed and a paver patio that surrounds the lemon tree, providing access to plant beds and a viewing area for whimsical, homemade sculptures.
Balmain - Inner city garden
Balmain - Inner city garden
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Front Stone Garden
Front Stone Garden
KLA StudiosKLA Studios
During installation...
The Ramsey Home
The Ramsey Home
Photoscape Landscape and DesignPhotoscape Landscape and Design
Richard
Richard
Ken Griffin LandscapeKen Griffin Landscape
outdoor living
outdoor living
boulder design buildboulder design build
Steel, wood and concrete come together in a custom planter and attached trellis. The overhead square steel tube does double duty as a conduit for channeling rain water over the top of a walkway and out to the yard. A good example of a functional need leading to a decorative solution. Design and photography by John Uhr Boulder, CO
Landscape design for xeriscape or hardscape Winter Park Florida 2 years later
Landscape design for xeriscape or hardscape Winter Park Florida 2 years later
Earthwise Horticultural ServicesEarthwise Horticultural Services
Scott Simpson

Affordable World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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