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Expansive Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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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
What better complement to a moose antler than a quartet of deer antlers.
Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California
Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com
Siesta Key Modern images
Siesta Key Modern images
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Psomas Residence
Psomas Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
View from second floor bedroom window of backyard patio, swimming pool, spa, raised wood deck, lawn, pool house with planted roof of meadow grass and legacy Elm and Brazilian Pepper trees.
Evening Vantage of Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue from the Cocktail Hour
Evening Vantage of Terra Mia Vineyards and Wedding Venue from the Cocktail Hour
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
This Project Includes a large Waterfall, 100' of Stream, 3 Bridges, over 1000' of stone walls, a 500,000 gallon pond, an amphitheater, a peninsula, a beach, a boat launch ramp, boulders throughout the entire pond, large trees, a boat dock, stone stairs, multiple terraces out of decomposed granite, and a large parking area. The Waterfall, which is the start of this large waterfeature, acts as the Cornerstone for this Project. A number of the boulders are up to 8 feet across! About 1200 gallons a minute (72,000gph) flows over this waterfall. The waterfeature moves 2000 gallons a minute (120,000gph) when everything is flowing! The waterfall drops about 17' in total and the stream drops about 3' for a total of 20' of elevation change. There are koi, goldfish, and shubunkins in the pond! The pond is used for vineyard irrigation as well as aesthetics. This Photo by Dronesey https://www.facebook.com/Dronesey/?fref=ts
Expansive Rain Garden (Bioswale)
Expansive Rain Garden (Bioswale)
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Los Angeles requires the incorporation of rain gardens (bioswales) in projects of this size. The Matloffs chose to nearly double the size of the required bioswale and to place it in the front garden, where they could harness its power to educate the neighborhood. Under the rocks at the center of this photo sit drains that both receive and direct water.
A Garden for Every Season
A Garden for Every Season
Cottage Gardener, LTDCottage Gardener, LTD
This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.
IMG_1432.HEIC
IMG_1432.HEIC
Tharp LightingTharp Lighting
Circular driveway entrance
The Holiday at an Evergreen Residence
The Holiday at an Evergreen Residence
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
Front entry gate adorned with swags.
Mt PLeasant residence
Mt PLeasant residence
Anthony Rechichi - ArchitectAnthony Rechichi - Architect
A view of the central grand court featuring the alfresco dining and firepit
Rock-Filled Rain Garden
Rock-Filled Rain Garden
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This expansive, rock and riparian native-filled rain garden (aka bioswale) will drain quickly, refueling Sierra Madre's water independence.
Vizcaya, James Deerings winter residence
Vizcaya, James Deerings winter residence
Bill Sumner PhotographyBill Sumner Photography
The Maze garden viewed from the Fountain garden photography by Bill Sumner
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
Contemporary Seacoast Residence Upper Conifer Garden
Contemporary Seacoast Residence Upper Conifer Garden
Elizabeth Dudley Landscape ArchitectureElizabeth Dudley Landscape Architecture
Upper terrace Japanese style conifer garden with seaside tolerant plantings. Grading plan enhances views of bay from house while precluding swimming pool views from interior or house for spectacular nature views. Designed by Elizabeth Dudley while Project Manager at Ironwood design group
Stone house on Lake Washington
Stone house on Lake Washington
Tom Kuniholm Architects, AIATom Kuniholm Architects, AIA
Christmas Decorations, Wreaths, Trees and Outdoor Lights
Christmas Decorations, Wreaths, Trees and Outdoor Lights
PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLCPETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC
Incandescent Lights on Two Pear Trees in Greenwich by Peter Atkins and Associates, LLC
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
French Provincial Estate Home
French Provincial Estate Home
Exquisite Homes By TXRExquisite Homes By TXR
Gated Entry
Oak Building Coutryard Area
Oak Building Coutryard Area
Llama ArchitectsLlama Architects
As part of this Replacement Dwelling Development, this area between the two newly built large Oak Framed Buildings has been created to form a focal feature in between both buildings. A once totally neglected,over grown shaded area due to 20 Leylandi trees being in this part of the Developments Curtilage, this now lovely sunny area has been carefully landscaped with a wonderful dry stone curved wall, Oak cleft gates and Oak raised beds with Box Ball 'Cloud' Planting. Recalimed York Stone Flags and Setts have also been used and allowing the Oak of the buildings and raised beds to naturally 'silver' will go onto compliment the beautiful 200 year old stone. The Dry Stone wall is soon to be capped off with bull nosed stone coping stones. The Box Balls remain a constant structural planting element all year round and look stunning when frost covered. John Cullen low level Lighting in the raised beds and walk way allow these raised beds to look stunning in the evening.

Expansive Garden for Winter 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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