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Black Garden with Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Indonesian Tropical Paradise
Aurora OutdoorsAurora Outdoors
Shady Backyard Retreat
Shady Backyard Retreat
Down2Earth Landscape DesignDown2Earth Landscape Design
My clients wanted a backyard retreat where they could make the most of their sloping pie shaped lot. We upgraded the gardens under the tree canopy with new focal points and seasonal interest, despite the shade. A new deck with pergola and custom privacy screen to give them a cozy space within a large yard. A pea gravel courtyard, one of the sunniest spots in the backyard created a nook in a previously unused part of the yard which provides a beautiful view of all their gardens.
Family Gathering
Family Gathering
Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.
An unused space contained weeds and Arborvitae that has struggled where the sun was blocked. The area was cleared, the Arborvitae limbed up and a path created. Marilyn Musgjerd
Backyard ambiance
Backyard ambiance
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of JacksonvilleOutdoor Lighting Perspectives of Jacksonville
Shadow created by spot on a crane statue against the oka tree. Photo by Jim Gann
Parterre Garden
Parterre Garden
Floren Design Ltd.Floren Design Ltd.
Parterre Garden
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Mapleton Hill getaway
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Mauern-Stein-Wasser
Mauern-Stein-Wasser
Orel + Heidrich LandschaftsarchitektenOrel + Heidrich Landschaftsarchitekten
Cincotta pool house
Cincotta pool house
Anthony J. Musso ArchitectAnthony J. Musso Architect
Tanglewood Conservatory
East Sonoma
East Sonoma
The Land CollaborativeThe Land Collaborative
TLC
Seat Wall and Night Lighting in SW Portland
Seat Wall and Night Lighting in SW Portland
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
It's simply amazing how different an outdoor space can look in a matter of hours. ...and low-voltage night lighting is a simple add-on to most outdoor living environments. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill
The Garden Concierge, Inc.The Garden Concierge, Inc.
The Garden Concierge, Inc.
montecito restoration 8
montecito restoration 8
Gary Fredricks Landscape DesignGary Fredricks Landscape Design
Bergen County Landscape Designs
Bergen County Landscape Designs
Jacobsen Landscape Design & ConstructionJacobsen Landscape Design & Construction
West Commons
West Commons
Root Design & LandscapeRoot Design & Landscape
Traditional Entertaining Garden, Danbury Essex
Traditional Entertaining Garden, Danbury Essex
Cube 1994 LtdCube 1994 Ltd
Our clients had just finished a large extension to the rear of the house and now needed the outside to be completed. The ground to the rear of the house was too high and so we set about removing 360 tons of soil. This then gave way to a larger, more accessible parking area. A feature here was a red brick built wall with a curved top and a lion face waterspout. Simple Cotswold gravel completed the drive and an Indian sandstone pathway surrounded the house on three sides. The rear elevation was designed to have a raised patio with planting inset, to soften the expanse of paving required. It is important to get the scale right on patios and all too often they are too small for the size of the property. Planting within the patio gave the ultimate finish, unifying the patio with the rest of the garden. To the side of the house a bistro area was created to catch the sun later in the day and enjoy a cool glass of wine. Further features included extending the existing deck and finishing it with a stainless steel wire rope handrail, building a breeze house African hut for an alternative entertaining area and a brick built pizza oven with chimney.
Family Garden in Kew
Family Garden in Kew
Maïtanne Hunt Garden & Landscape DesignMaïtanne Hunt Garden & Landscape Design
This was an almost abandoned garden when we took over, with 2 sheds and 1 garage. We have transformed it into a calm oasis of crisp lines, elegant materials, comfortable seating areas, generous lawn for the football-mad men/boys of the family and flower beds providing year long interest. At the far end of the garden, two venerable apple trees provide a strong focus and a bespoke contemporary playhouse offers additional enjoyment in the winter months.
Grounding Granite Boulder Wall
Grounding Granite Boulder Wall
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Boulders form a grounding wall 3-5 feet tall
Mini Modern
Mini Modern
flora Distinctive Landscapesflora Distinctive Landscapes
Residential Landscape Maintenance
Residential Landscape Maintenance
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Stunning details in the landscape create vignettes and focal points for visual interest. (Photo by RStarovich)
Courtyard Water Feature
Courtyard Water Feature
Maldonado Nursery & LandscapingMaldonado Nursery & Landscaping

Black Garden with Natural Stone Paving 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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