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Blue Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Timber Frames
Timber Frames
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services, part of the Rocky Mountain Homes family of companies, Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. This dovetail log home and rustic accents such as exposed beams, log posts and timber trusses all work in concert to make this home a living piece of art. Hamilton, MT
Typical 70's house front garden redevelopment
Typical 70's house front garden redevelopment
Ruth Bridgeman Garden DesignRuth Bridgeman Garden Design
The client expanded their living area by returning this area to garden as the drive already fits 2 cars plus the garage. By adding French doors they have significantly increased the sense of space indoors as well as effectively adding a new outdoor room. It has become a firm favourite as it is a total sun trap.
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
Red Oak Outdoor LightingRed Oak Outdoor Lighting
The client had a unique vegetable garden installed in front of an existing renovated barn. They enjoy viewing the garden from the main house so we highlighted the trellises, assorted trees and a soft wash on the front of the barn. and
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
1376 Missouri Street, San Diego, CA
1376 Missouri Street, San Diego, CA
Tourmaline Builders, Inc.Tourmaline Builders, Inc.
Grey Lynn Alterations
Grey Lynn Alterations
Design Partners LimitedDesign Partners Limited
Kim Neville ( http://www.kimnevillephotographer.co.nz/)
Jacuzzi du rooftop
Jacuzzi du rooftop
Terrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste ParisTerrasses des Oliviers - Paysagiste Paris
Craftsman Style Home On a Country Lane
Craftsman Style Home On a Country Lane
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Illuminating the columns and large trees that line the driveway give a dramatic effect to visitors approaching the home. The lighting also washes the space with light to add depth and direct the eye to different textures and shapes in the garden.
Laurenwood After
Laurenwood After
Exquisite Landscape DesignsExquisite Landscape Designs
Modern Manhattan Beach
Modern Manhattan Beach
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
Terenure Garden
Terenure Garden
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Patio dining set by Edward Cullen Amazon Landscaping and garden design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Round Top Cottage
Round Top Cottage
Landscape ContractorsLandscape Contractors
Texas Farm House with Native Landscaping
Rumson II
Rumson II
Celtic Concepts, Inc. Landscape ContractorsCeltic Concepts, Inc. Landscape Contractors
Beautiful Home On Lake CleElum
Beautiful Home On Lake CleElum
Great Northwest HomesGreat Northwest Homes
Bill Johnson
GRANITE Cobblestone Driveway, Bay Harbor Michigan
GRANITE Cobblestone Driveway, Bay Harbor Michigan
Monarch Stone InternationalMonarch Stone International
10,000 sq.ft. reclaimed antique granite 5"x5" cobblestone driveway for this stunning lakeside estate. Cobblestone supplied by Monarch Stone International, the Historic European Cobblestone collection. Photo courtesy Mike Bush, Landscape Architect, Noblesville Indiana
The Delbrook Horizon › Residential › House & garden
The Delbrook Horizon › Residential › House & garden
Atelier BCAtelier BC
Perched on a mountainside offering breathtaking views overlooking Vancouver, this project is defined by a unique sculptural quality that carries from surfaces to plantings. The geometry of concrete work and paving details are designed to play with the eye and sightlines to the view of the city.
A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
In keeping with the informal qualities of the property, mature trees and a carefully chosen plant palette compose the naturalistic setting.
Orlando Beach Home Lighting
Orlando Beach Home Lighting
Elegant Custom ImagesElegant Custom Images
Birch Residence
Birch Residence
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeGEL: Griffin Enright Landscape
View from the rear garden. Benny Chan, Fotoworks
Santa Fe Permaculture
Santa Fe Permaculture
PermaDesign, Inc.PermaDesign, Inc.
Photo Credit: Tunia Hyland

Blue Garden for Summer 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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