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Expansive Garden with a Waterfall Ideas and Designs

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Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
A cascading stream serves as an additional connection point between the upper terrace and lower yard.
North Bend Rainforest Resort
North Bend Rainforest Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.
Danville Backyard
Danville Backyard
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
Renovated pool with Yellow Moss Rock waterfall, concrete patios, stone veneered seatwall, and Calistoga dry stack retaining wall. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', Festuca glauca, and Lavandula performing well into August. Photo credits: Tom Minczeski
Glorious Lakeside Perch
Glorious Lakeside Perch
LandWorks, Inc.LandWorks, Inc.
LandWorks first navigated a most challenging local government approval process because of this home’s placement on a lake, but it was passed by local government and came together beautifully. Our lovely clients trusted our team to deliver on an involved hardscape and landscape project that featured multi-level patios, several stone staircases, an involved water feature, an elaborate drainage infrastructure – not to mention a switchback, severe-incline path from lake pier to terrace. The stunning lakeside property features bluestone paving throughout, an outdoor grill counter, decorative driveway details at the home’s front entry, and lush plantings with tons of spring, summer and fall color. We had a brilliant and experienced crew on the very involved hardscape install and a talented, creative, painstaking crew on the perennial installs.
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Wetlands in Clarkefield with curved timber boardwalk, beautiful planting and waterfalls.
Driveway Dreams and Barbecue Bliss
Driveway Dreams and Barbecue Bliss
Tech Scapes Australia LandscapingTech Scapes Australia Landscaping
Drive home to this awesome water feature.
West Construction Avenida Del Sol
West Construction Avenida Del Sol
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Portfolio
Portfolio
Epic Interlock and LandscapeEpic Interlock and Landscape
On those cool summer nights, soak up the soothing sounds from the waterfall while resting by the pool. The wooden Trellis adds just the right amount of privacy!
Serenity Indian Wells modern architectural home sunken courtyard landscape desig
Serenity Indian Wells modern architectural home sunken courtyard landscape desig
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Serenity Indian Wells modern architectural home sunken courtyard landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Black Bear | Cordillera, CO
Black Bear | Cordillera, CO
Meadow Mountain HomesMeadow Mountain Homes
Massive addition and renovation adding a pond, waterfall, bridges, a chapel, boulder work, gardens and 5,000 SF log/stone addition to an existing home. The addition has a large theater, wine room, bar, new master suite, huge great room with lodge-size fireplace, sitting room and outdoor covered/heated patio with outdoor kitchen. Photo by Kimberly Gavin.
Backyard
Backyard
Adam Paul Schiff DesignsAdam Paul Schiff Designs
Created a waterfall which gives a zen feeling from the flowing water.
Dibbits Waterfall
Dibbits Waterfall
Lavish GardensLavish Gardens
Massive waterfall project with granite boulders.
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Wetlands in Clarkefield with curved timber boardwalk, beautiful planting and waterfalls.
Serenity Indian Wells glass wall modern mansion luxury car garage
Serenity Indian Wells glass wall modern mansion luxury car garage
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Serenity Indian Wells glass wall modern mansion luxury car garage. Photo by William MacCollum.
Papa Nui
Papa Nui
Rick Ryniak ArchitectsRick Ryniak Architects
Entry Courtyard and water wall
Ponds and waterfall
Ponds and waterfall
C.T. Veach Landscaping & ConstructionC.T. Veach Landscaping & Construction
Japanese water feature with multiple ponds
Xeriscape & Landscape Design
Xeriscape & Landscape Design
Aria AlfrescoAria Alfresco
Huge Boulder Waterfall, Natural Boulder Dry River Bed and Xeriscaped Planting Beds Make This Landscape Design Unique and Beautiful
North Bend Rainforest Resort
North Bend Rainforest Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.
Danville Backyard
Danville Backyard
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
Yellow Moss Rock pool waterfall and Calistoga boulder retaining walls. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' and Lavandula landscape planting. Photo Credits: Tom Minczeski
Backyard
Backyard
Adam Paul Schiff DesignsAdam Paul Schiff Designs
Created a waterfall which gives a zen feeling from the flowing water.

Expansive Garden with a Waterfall 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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