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Update Coastal Rhode Island House
Update Coastal Rhode Island House
George Penniman Architects, LLCGeorge Penniman Architects, LLC
Sitework: Anne Penniman Associates Photos: Benson Photography
Garden Spaces
Garden Spaces
Dabah Landscape DesignsDabah Landscape Designs
Russian sage and lady's mantle alternating along a white fence with pink roses
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Ross Land StudioRoss Land Studio
An unused area of lawn has been repurposed as a meditation garden. The meandering path of limestone step stones weaves through a birch grove. The matrix planting of carex grasses is interspersed with flowering natives throughout the season. Fall is spectacular with the blooming of aromatic asters.
Driveway Courtyard
Driveway Courtyard
Green & GorgeousGreen & Gorgeous
Block pavers run across the entrance gate creating ensuring gravel is not spread and creating a defined finish to the drive.
Gartenzimmer
Gartenzimmer
C.J.Wiegand Lebenswerte Gärten und FreiräumeC.J.Wiegand Lebenswerte Gärten und Freiräume
Wasserschale aus Cortenstahl
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California
Palms Landscape Inc.Palms Landscape Inc.
New build garden - Olympic park Stratford
New build garden - Olympic park Stratford
Melanie Hick Garden DesignMelanie Hick Garden Design
This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.
Xeriscape - low maintenance
Xeriscape - low maintenance
Avila LandscapingAvila Landscaping
customer requested a low maintenance are
Project Home
Project Home
Buzz Interior DesignBuzz Interior Design
Traditional Victorian Cottage with new extension using Millboard Envello Shadow Line Cladding in Burnt Oak. replicating an authentic timber look whilst using a composite board for longevity and ease of maintenance. Cottage is surrounded by cattle farms so flagstone patio and gravel drive for cars has been dressed with a mix of pots including modern and cottage garden planting, espalier fruit trees. Animals and wildlife areas have been taken into account with building. The roof ridge has been dressed with a hare finial - watching over his family in the fields located behind.
E11 Industrial Style Family Garden
E11 Industrial Style Family Garden
Sarah Kay Garden DesignSarah Kay Garden Design
Custom designed corten steel bug hotels provide shelter for insects and complement the corten steel edging and rebar trellis towards the back of the garden
West Lake Hills | Steel Planter
West Lake Hills | Steel Planter
TwistleafTwistleaf
Photo by Brittany Dawn Short
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
We started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and nearly doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern design
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern design
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Slope Meadow Planting
Slope Meadow Planting
Ty Tan Designs, LLCTy Tan Designs, LLC
Wild slope planting of perennials and fruit trees. Lawn replacement meadow. Pollinator pathways. Plant community of ornamental grasses, perennials, and trees. Drought tolerant planting.
Mid Century Modern Gem
Mid Century Modern Gem
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A period correct breeze block wall was built as a backdrop to the kitchen view and an industrial charcoal corrugated metal fence completes the leitmotif and creates privacy around the property.
CM01
CM01
Peterson LandscapingPeterson Landscaping
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Travertine patio
Travertine patio
Stephen Read Landscape DesignStephen Read Landscape Design
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape
Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
Natural Inspired Architectural Landscaping
GILL LANDSCAPESGILL LANDSCAPES
Beautiful stone path leading to the exterior service area.

Driveway and Xeriscape 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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