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Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities
Landscaping | Outdoor Design & Build - Coastal Cities
The Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential GroupThe Happy Go-Lucky | Luxury Residential Group
Bridges
Bridges
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Miami Beach Residence 2
Miami Beach Residence 2
Overmyer ArchitectsOvermyer Architects
Landscape Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
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. Galvanized troughs used for vegetables in the side yard. 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
Contemporary Home and Garden
Contemporary Home and Garden
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Pathways paved with crushed stone meander through this incredible space. We planted drought tolerant perennials; nepeta, euphorbia, pittosporum tobira wheelers dwarf, dymondia and lavender. Olive trees and Oaks surround this lovely garden.
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.
The garden path
The garden path
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This garden path is an entry to the shade garden. The stepping stone walkway is planted with moss. The garden path meanders through the canopy of the shade garden. The garden and landscape design is in Connecticut backyard by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. designed and installed the secret garden and the stepping stone walkways.
The front garden gate
The front garden gate
Brett King BuilderBrett King Builder
This is the front garden gate of the farmhouse. -Randal Bye
Dutchess County Contemporary Barn
Dutchess County Contemporary Barn
Wagner HodgsonWagner Hodgson
Westphalen Photography
Hendrickson Residence
Hendrickson Residence
Straight Line LandscapeStraight Line Landscape
Hardscaping, garden, putting green, inground pool, spa, swim up bar and pergola.
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.
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
1 Acre in Gilbert & A Complete Landscape Transformation - Lush Outdoor Living
Shearon Design CollectiveShearon Design Collective
1 Acre in Gilbert that needed a complete transformation from bad grass and desert plants to this lush dream home in prime Gilbert! Raised planters and hedges surrounding existing trees, new pavers, fire features - fireplace and fire pits, flower beds, new shrubs, trees, landscape lighting, sunken pool dining cabana, swim up bar, tennis court, soccer field, edible garden, iron trellis, private garden, and stunning paver entryways.
Stockbridge Residence
Stockbridge Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Majestic Coast Live Oak trees anchor the recreation space that contains a bocce court and synthetic turf play lawn adjacent to the swimming pool.
Stockbridge Residence
Stockbridge Residence
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
The potager of stacked-stone beds hosts a kinetic sculpture as well as oversized Italian pots containing citrus trees.
Preston Hollow
Preston Hollow
Integrated Home ImprovementIntegrated Home Improvement
This client wanted a custom wrought iron fence so that dogs and children alike couldn't access a dangerous ditch area of their backyard. The end result was a 100' + long, winding wrought iron fence that split the enormous backyard in two with a diagonal streak. This little piece of wrought iron innovation also included three gates with access to an outdoor patio, and entrances and exits to the other side of the backyard.
The Crosby
The Crosby
Arcadian LandscapeArcadian Landscape
Palms, Bird of Paradise, Shady area
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern home private driveway entrance & rooftop parkin
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern home private driveway entrance & rooftop parkin
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Los Tilos Hollywood Hills modern home private driveway entrance & rooftop parking. Photo by William MacCollum.
Inviting Spaces in the Botanical Garden Delight
Inviting Spaces in the Botanical Garden Delight
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
A hammock provides relaxing destination spot in the shade after a long day among the pollinator friendly and fragrant plants.
Greek Project
Greek Project
Weisz Selection Outdoor Living SpecialistsWeisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists
Complete backyard transformation. Our team transformed this Fairview, Texas backyard into a resort style outdoor oasis by installing the following: large amounts of soil to create berms, large moss boulders for landscape beds and borders, mortared stone landscape border, low maintenance artificial turf, putting green, chipping green, dog run, privacy landscape, multiple types of palms, magnolias and vitex, perennial drought-tolerant landscape plants, seasonal color, French drains, river rock drainage beds, mulch, irrigation system, landscape lighting, and a cedar fence.

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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