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Back and Sloped Garden Ideas and Designs

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Mountain View
Mountain View
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
Modern landscape with custom IPE deck and in ground spa, drought resistant planting, outdoor lighting
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 5
Contemporary back garden, Wimbledon, 5
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Backyard Bliss
Backyard Bliss
Shambhala LandscapesShambhala Landscapes
This classic San Francisco backyard was transformed into an inviting and usable outdoor living space. A view of the water feature and cozy, custom-built natural gas fire pit surrounded by artificial grass, Redwood bench, plantings, and rocks.
Outdoor Livingroom
Outdoor Livingroom
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
Gorgeous Landscaping
Gorgeous Landscaping
Artistry In PlantsArtistry In Plants
Molalla Stone Steps
Molalla Stone Steps
Yachats Yardscapes, LLCYachats Yardscapes, LLC
The client requested we rebuild steps leading to their greenhouse in a marker that made them look like they'd been in place for years.
Aquascape Fire Fountain
Aquascape Fire Fountain
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
One of our aquascape fire fountains. Can be an incredible add on to any new or pre-existing water feature.
Backyard Rain Garden
Backyard Rain Garden
Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.Clement Walsh Landscape Architect, Inc.
A dry stream bed was designed and installed to drain water away from the lawn and house, so the lower border planting bed would not get flooded in the winter. River rock and larger accent boulders were used to create the dry stream bed. It's edged with steel next to the lawn and an existing stone retaining wall on the other. Evergreen shrubs were planted to soften the fence and function as a privacy hedge.
Oak Sleeper Raised Bed
Oak Sleeper Raised Bed
Gardens and PlantsGardens and Plants
The oak sleepers double as informal seating
Granite Boulders, Outdoor Lighting and Plantings
Granite Boulders, Outdoor Lighting and Plantings
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Featured Projects
Featured Projects
Baraca Design & RemodelingBaraca Design & Remodeling
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Bluestone, Boulders, and Japanese-styled "Zen Garden"
Bluestone, Boulders, and Japanese-styled "Zen Garden"
Ohana Natural Landscaping LLCOhana Natural Landscaping LLC
Total rennovation and addition of the front entrance and side walkway. Whole front of house, essentially. Japanese styled Zen Garden, mossy bouldered "islands", bouldered edging along walkways, dry stream, natural bluestone.
INVERNESS RD
INVERNESS RD
LunnScapeLunnScape
Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures.
New Garden Design and Makeover
New Garden Design and Makeover
Designing Inside OutDesigning Inside Out
Raised garden beds are featured in the backyard as well and designed to a height which can be used as seating if needed. Formal gardens will help disguise and soften the cement floor of the basketball court. The flowering fruit trees will grow to a height to offer shade and further hide the court.
James Island New Home
James Island New Home
Alpha Home Design & Consulting LLCAlpha Home Design & Consulting LLC
Backyard Landscape w/ Bluestone Patio & Fire Pit
Backyard Landscape w/ Bluestone Patio & Fire Pit
Harmony Design NorthwestHarmony Design Northwest
We transformed a soggy, unused lawn terrace and turned it into an inviting, highly versatile patio. Features include a natural bluestone patio and paths, a corten steel gas fire pit and lush landscaping on all levels.
Brooklyn Angled Garden
Brooklyn Angled Garden
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Pergola, kitchen, bench, Corten wall, bluestone paving
Las Lomas Drought Tolerant
Las Lomas Drought Tolerant
Yard MavenYard Maven
AFTER: Song Ranch Patio & Tai Chi Studio Space
AFTER: Song Ranch Patio & Tai Chi Studio Space
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Reframed and reimagined, the Studio is connected to the space
English Cottage Garden
English Cottage Garden
HollandGreen LandscapesHollandGreen Landscapes
A stunning English cottage country garden design, with large beds of vibrant summer flowers, including swathes of Salvia through mixed borders of perennial and herbaceous planting to create soft movement and textures. We designed different areas to the gardens, each evoking a different ambiance. The gardens include a new heated pool and a sunken spa, with stunning views over the sun-lit fields beyond.

Back and Sloped 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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