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NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
The concept by NY landscape architect of informal penthouse garden deck that a few friends getting together at a Hamptons beach cottage with a few beers, building a deck, plywood planters and indigenous plantings was built by New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contractors NYC. This Greenroof fusion rooftop deck and garden combine the traditional planters typical of any roof or terrace garden with a green roof style real sod lawn in the center. This Brooklyn roof garden utilizing environmentally responsible materials such as custom milled black locust decking from nearby Long Island. This user friendly, low maintenance green space provides a perfect get away from the busy streets below. The carpentry design is rugged and tidy with concrete roof tiles to create a very nice effect and contrast different areas. The main feature being a small hillock in the center of the space is a great place to gather on the lawn with friends and family. The homeowner plans to watch movies projected on the side of the building while lounging on her private lawn late at night high above the city.
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Jane L Luce
West Coast Vibes in West Town
West Coast Vibes in West Town
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Chelsea Loft
Chelsea Loft
Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.
This Moroccan inspired Rooftop Garden in Chelsea features many outdoor rooms with pergolas, fencing, fiberglass containers, statues, and outdoor seating. This layered container garden is a plethora of different specimen plants- both flowering and evergreen, which provide for brilliant contrasting textures as well as a greater sense of depth.
Prince on Newbury
Prince on Newbury
Garden Mates LLCGarden Mates LLC
Garden Mates, LLC
Newbury St. Rooftop Garden
Newbury St. Rooftop Garden
Potted UpPotted Up
Newbury Street Rooftop garden
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
NYC Rooftop Garden Deck of Greenroof Fusion
New York Plantings Garden DesignNew York Plantings Garden Design
The concept by NY landscape architect of informal penthouse garden deck that a few friends getting together at a Hamptons beach cottage with a few beers, building a deck, plywood planters and indigenous plantings was built by New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contractors NYC. This Greenroof fusion rooftop deck and garden combine the traditional planters typical of any roof or terrace garden with a green roof style real sod lawn in the center. This Brooklyn roof garden utilizing environmentally responsible materials such as custom milled black locust decking from nearby Long Island. This user friendly, low maintenance green space provides a perfect get away from the busy streets below. The carpentry design is rugged and tidy with concrete roof tiles to create a very nice effect and contrast different areas. The main feature being a small hillock in the center of the space is a great place to gather on the lawn with friends and family. The homeowner plans to watch movies projected on the side of the building while lounging on her private lawn late at night high above the city.
The Sun Rail
The Sun Rail
Maynard StudiosMaynard Studios
This exterior railing project was designed by landscape architect J.P. Shadley & created by hand (& "brought to life") by Maynard Studios. Installation and other photos by Matthew & Karine Maynard.
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Jane L Luce
West Coast Vibes in West Town
West Coast Vibes in West Town
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Manhattan roof garden
Manhattan roof garden
Todd Haiman Landscape DesignTodd Haiman Landscape Design
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Newbury St. Rooftop Garden
Newbury St. Rooftop Garden
Potted UpPotted Up
Newbury Street Rooftop garden
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
ROOFTOP HEALING GARDEN / A Long Term Heritage Project
The Art of LandscapeThe Art of Landscape
Jane L Luce
West Coast Vibes in West Town
West Coast Vibes in West Town
Chicago Roof Deck & GardenChicago Roof Deck & Garden
Gelina Venice
Gelina Venice
Weeds Garden Design Build LLCWeeds Garden Design Build LLC
Fun project at the private rooftop at Gjelina on Abbot Kinney. Curated collection of pots and plants with drip irrigation.
Battersea Rooftop Project
Battersea Rooftop Project
Jenna Samengo LandscapesJenna Samengo Landscapes
Highly usable roof top space equally divided for seating, dining and sunbathing. New world artifacts and robust durable furniture transformed this space into a quirky year round private roof terrace
Covent Garden Roof Terrace
Covent Garden Roof Terrace
Garden Club London LtdGarden Club London Ltd
Garden Club London | Tony Woods
A lush roof terrace
A lush roof terrace
DUCE CONSTRUCTION CORPDUCE CONSTRUCTION CORP
Balcony garden
Balcony garden
Nigel Philips Garden DesignNigel Philips Garden Design
Beautiful stone figure hidden amongst the foliage and flowers
'Planting Potential' easy-care, high-impact plants
'Planting Potential' easy-care, high-impact plants
Anita Sullivan GardensAnita Sullivan Gardens
Sedums and echeveria need very little soil to thrive, so can be planted in all manner of fairly shallow containers. Here, this echiveria is planted into the bowl of an upturned stump. Lovely! Photo Ben Fearnside

Eclectic Roof Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic front garden design.

How should I design my eclectic 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 an eclectic 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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