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Expansive Front Garden Ideas and Designs

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A Unique Cobblestone Driveway
A Unique Cobblestone Driveway
Stone FarmStone Farm
What an approach! A combination of European sandstone, reclaimed curbing and Belgian Porphyry squares create one stunning and functional driveway, built to last a lifetime.
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Patterned bluestone, board-on-board concrete and seasonal containers establish strength of line in the front landscape design. Plants are subordinate components of the design and just emerging from their winter dormancy.
New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN
New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Newly constructed contemporary home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, MN. This beautifully crafted home featured a custom pool with a travertine stone patio and walkway. The driveway is a combination of pavers in different materials, shapes, and colors.
Wild Wing Residence
Wild Wing Residence
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
Landscape Channels Stormwater into a Rain Garden
Landscape Channels Stormwater into a Rain Garden
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Inviting front entry garden channels stormwater into a retention swale to protect the lake from fertilizer runoff.
Garden sculpture
Garden sculpture
HPS Palo Alto, Inc.HPS Palo Alto, Inc.
Stone walk and garden sculpture. Photo by Steve Spratt, www.homepreservationmanual.com
Westford Street Garden
Westford Street Garden
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Various
Various
Magee DesignMagee Design
John C Magee
Cape Cod Home. Garden Path and White Picket Fence
Cape Cod Home. Garden Path and White Picket Fence
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The entrance to this cape style home has a fenced Perennial Cottage Garden that includes, Boxwood, Japanese Holly, Coreopsis, Catmint, Gaura, and vinca. The bluestone pathway leads from cobble edge peastone driveway to the buildings entry. Nikko Blue Hydrangea border the front lawn. The home has cedar shake shingles which are traditionally used on Cape Cod because they withstand harsh coastal environments.
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home for luxury living. Photo by William MacCollum.
Classic Country Residence
Classic Country Residence
Cath Tonkin InteriorsCath Tonkin Interiors
a favourite garden and house view
Manor Estate
Manor Estate
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
This estate is a transitional home that blends traditional architectural elements with clean-lined furniture and modern finishes. The fine balance of curved and straight lines results in an uncomplicated design that is both comfortable and relaxing while still sophisticated and refined. The red-brick exterior façade showcases windows that assure plenty of light. Once inside, the foyer features a hexagonal wood pattern with marble inlays and brass borders which opens into a bright and spacious interior with sumptuous living spaces. The neutral silvery grey base colour palette is wonderfully punctuated by variations of bold blue, from powder to robin’s egg, marine and royal. The anything but understated kitchen makes a whimsical impression, featuring marble counters and backsplashes, cherry blossom mosaic tiling, powder blue custom cabinetry and metallic finishes of silver, brass, copper and rose gold. The opulent first-floor powder room with gold-tiled mosaic mural is a visual feast.
Schwenke Project
Schwenke Project
Custom Stonescaping, LLCCustom Stonescaping, LLC
This yard dealt with drainage issues. Two new dry riverbeds were installed, along with extending the gutter and installing a new walkway, stoop, pathway, boulders, stone steps, columns, plantings and mulching.
Home on the Range
Home on the Range
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Michael Shopenn Photography
The Judge's House
The Judge's House
Garden Mates LLCGarden Mates LLC
Another lovely urn by our friends at Lunaform. Here the container is planted for summer. While a tropical canna dominates, notice the variegated iris and the 'air' plant at the center of the urn. Trailing annuals spill over the edge. Drip irrigation in the containers help keep them fresh between maintenance visits.
Towsley
Towsley
Ventures DesignVentures Design
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Very inviting walkway with Flagstone, Gravel and Stepstone Pavers. We found this amazing iron gate at an estate sale!
Lemon Ranch
Lemon Ranch
Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED APLori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP
SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography
Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA
Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This contemporary landscape was completely transformed with bluestone patios, pathways and stairways; stucco covered retaining walls, modern fencing, drought-tolerant trees and other plantings along with low-voltage lighting and other accents. Updates to the home's exterior will be completed Fall of 2016. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Design.
Front Yard Design
Front Yard Design
Frank Suppa LandscapingFrank Suppa Landscaping

Expansive Front 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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