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Argyle Park
Argyle Park
Shangri-la LandscapingShangri-la Landscaping
This project was a comprehensive landscape design and construction project for a park near Ambleside, West Vancouver.
French Park
French Park
Creative Landscapes Detroit LLCCreative Landscapes Detroit LLC
Ground cover by other
Aspen Residence
Aspen Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
David O. Marlow Photography
Front Yard Design
Front Yard Design
Frank Suppa LandscapingFrank Suppa Landscaping
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Zucker Design Associates, Inc.Zucker Design Associates, Inc.
Cistern Project
Cistern Project
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Zoysia turf grass with limestone retaining wall and cistern. whales tongue agave below
Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey
Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey
Acres WildAcres Wild
Romantic Country Garden, Surrey, UK
The Blue Garden
The Blue Garden
R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape ContractorR. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor
Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org
Stone Path and Entryway
Stone Path and Entryway
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Fountain Wall
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Fountain Wall
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum
Landscape Design - Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Landscape Design - Unique by Design l Helen Weis
Unique by DesignUnique by Design
Helen Weis l Unique by Design Landscaping & Containers
Lexington Escorial
Lexington Escorial
Lexington TextilLexington Textil
Fotografía: masfotogenica fotografia Interiorismo: masfotogenica interiorismo
Front Yard
Front Yard
Sundance Landscaping LimitedSundance Landscaping Limited
Siesta Key Modern images
Siesta Key Modern images
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
The old concrete driveway was replaced with a contemporary pattern of large concrete slabs with small Mexican pebbles set in between in permeable resin. The other areas of this front landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project, just completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Strolling Garden
Strolling Garden
David R. Lamb, Landscape ArchitectDavid R. Lamb, Landscape Architect
This garden started from an old vegetable garden tucked into an old estate property. The only element that remained was the privot hedge. My client wished to have a perennial garden that would be in a formal setting. So an axial line was
Strolling Garden
Strolling Garden
David R. Lamb, Landscape ArchitectDavid R. Lamb, Landscape Architect
This garden started from an old vegetable garden tucked into an old estate property. The only element that remained was the privot hedge. My client wished to have a perennial garden that would be in a formal setting. So an axial line was
Water Mill Residence
Water Mill Residence
Araiys Design L.A., P.C.Araiys Design L.A., P.C.
Mountaintop Modern Log Estate
Mountaintop Modern Log Estate
Judge + AssociatesJudge + Associates

Expansive 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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