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Expansive Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Mine Road Farm - exterior
Mine Road Farm - exterior
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
A Natural Tapestry
A Natural Tapestry
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
The installation of this native meadow allows for a seamless blending between yard and woodland while adding interest to the far-reaching corner of this property with the added bonus of less mowing and more pollinators.
Cobham
Cobham
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
We were asked to design and plant the driveway and gardens surrounding a substantial period property in Cobham. Our Scandinavian clients wanted a soft and natural look to the planting. We used long flowering shrubs and perennials to extend the season of flower, and combined them with a mix of beautifully textured evergreen plants to give year-round structure. We also mixed in a range of grasses for movement which also give a more contemporary look.
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Hillsborough Estate Garden
Kristen Rudger Landscape DesignKristen Rudger Landscape Design
1900's Farm House Remodel
1900's Farm House Remodel
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
After picture of berm that was created over a new septic tank. We installed a stone retaining wall and boulder accents, along with plantings. We also created a custom metal and cedar hammock stand. David Kopfmann
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Zucker Design Associates, Inc.Zucker Design Associates, Inc.
1165 West Conway Drive
1165 West Conway Drive
Renovation Design & Project Management ConsultantRenovation Design & Project Management Consultant
Expansive Entrance
Expansive Entrance
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
The paver driveway and sweeps in front of the house to the parking area and around the back to the garage.
Malibu Beach Front Estate
Malibu Beach Front Estate
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
This shady gravel garden path takes one from the back of the property to the front garden. Crushed stone meandering path lined with shade-loving perennials with white flowers making an elegant white and green garden. Photo: Lisa Cullen
Golf Course Waterfall Feature
Golf Course Waterfall Feature
Fishel PoolsFishel Pools
Fishel Pools is the number one custom pool builder in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area. Since 1976, Fishel designs have earned numerous design awards for creativity and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a backyard paradise or a large commercial project, every Fishel Pool is custom-designed and built with your specific needs in mind. No cookie-cutter pools. Ever! Over 1,000 unique Fishel designs can be found at residences, country clubs, hospitals, community and neighborhood’s, camps, resort’s, and multi-family residential complexes. Contact Fishel Pools today to find out more and remember “When it has to be the best, it’s a Fishel!” Kaycee Johnson Photography
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Governors Island Full Landscape Design Project
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
Karen Bobotas
La Canada, CA Residence
La Canada, CA Residence
Angelus Paving StonesAngelus Paving Stones
Ryan Beck Photography
Stone Manor House
Stone Manor House
Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.
Mediterranean Landscape
Mediterranean Landscape
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Landscape showing the dry creek meandering through the oak trees. The water collected from the roof and subdrain system around the house is diverted to a cistern and then spills out into this creek to a water retention pond. This provides a more environmentally sustainable way to deal with water run off.
Rustic Mountain stream flowing into lakeside patio
Rustic Mountain stream flowing into lakeside patio
Breaking GroundBreaking Ground
Ryan Corrigan
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
Large boulder steps facilitate circulation in the back yard, with drift roses and hakone grass plalying off each other. The kitchen garden area is to the right. Designed by H. Paul Davis Landscape Architects. ©Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Bluestone Path
Bluestone Path
Terra Ferma LandscapesTerra Ferma Landscapes
We carefully chose the sizes and layout of the stones to match the clients' pace.
Edina Colonial
Edina Colonial
Grey Leaf Design, Inc.Grey Leaf Design, Inc.
Playground Inspiration
Playground Inspiration
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
This outdoor play structure is the perfect addition to any backyard. Adding wood chips for the ground cover and a low fence around the play area makes this space a safe and kid-friendly.

Expansive Green 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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