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Expansive Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
European Inspired Estate, Montecito, CA
European Inspired Estate, Montecito, CA
Leyva & Wilde, Inc.Leyva & Wilde, Inc.
Lemon Ranch
Lemon Ranch
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
Private Residence
Private Residence
Mufson Landscape, Pool & DesignMufson Landscape, Pool & Design
Installation of fountain and landscape in formal courtyard
Waterfall and garden pond
Waterfall and garden pond
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Waterfall and garden ponds in this backyard features a stone bridge and large koi pond. Backyard Waterfall, water garden, garden design by Matthew Giampietro of Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc.
Freeform Retaining Wall
Freeform Retaining Wall
Krugel Cobbles, Inc.Krugel Cobbles, Inc.
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Outdoor Oasis
Outdoor Oasis
Absolute DesignAbsolute Design
Visalia, CA
Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
Formal gardens with sandstone pavers and glass greenhouse.
Country Pool Makeover
Country Pool Makeover
Bevins & Company Landscape/DesignBevins & Company Landscape/Design
The perennial gardens around the pool in all their exuberant glory!
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
Large Pond with Several Waterfalls
Large Pond with Several Waterfalls
Garden Ponds UnlimitedGarden Ponds Unlimited
Garden Ponds Unlimited LLC Natural look rock stairs with gravel pathway.
Loveland Drive
Loveland Drive
Marti Neely, APLDMarti Neely, APLD
Marti Neely, APLD
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Large Tiered Estate Fountain
Large Tiered Estate Fountain
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.Carved Stone Creations, Inc.
This gorgeous 108" Tall hand-carved 4-Tier granite fountain with 8' Diameter spray ring and 12' Diameter granite pool surround was incorporated into this beautiful traditional motor court location. Carved Stone Creations, Inc. 866-759-1920
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
Evergreen Acres
Evergreen Acres
Carleen GosneyCarleen Gosney
Caleb Melvin
Bogs, Retention Ponds, Wetlands
Bogs, Retention Ponds, Wetlands
Serenity Falls Watergardens LLCSerenity Falls Watergardens LLC
Tropical Oasis-As Seen On Animal Planet-The Pool Master
Tropical Oasis-As Seen On Animal Planet-The Pool Master
Pool Environments, Inc.Pool Environments, Inc.
Complete natural stone outdoor oasis featuring pool, separate 10 person spa, koi pond, grotto, waterfalls, island and cabana. Featured on Discovery Animal Planets show The Pool Master.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Zucker Design Associates, Inc.Zucker Design Associates, Inc.
River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color
River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color
Hogue Landscape ServicesHogue Landscape Services
fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.

Expansive Garden with a Water Feature 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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