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Expansive Green Garden Ideas and Designs

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Wilmette 01 Landscaping - Estate with Formal Garden
Wilmette 01 Landscaping - Estate with Formal Garden
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
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Our Work
Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.
Front Yard Design
Front Yard Design
Frank Suppa LandscapingFrank Suppa Landscaping
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
Tree Houses and Play Sets
Tree Houses and Play Sets
Backyard BuildersBackyard Builders
Pergola with Wisteria and New Dawn Roses On Cape Cod
Pergola with Wisteria and New Dawn Roses On Cape Cod
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
This custom white pergola is draped in Wisteria and New Dawn Roses, has a New York bluestone base and is used in season to shade a hammock. The garden is bordered by Endless Summer Hydrangea planted in front of Rhododendron privacy hedge.
Bayside Property on the south shore of Centre Island NY.
Bayside Property on the south shore of Centre Island NY.
David R. Lamb, Landscape ArchitectDavid R. Lamb, Landscape Architect
This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.
Address Rock
Address Rock
Sundance Landscaping LimitedSundance Landscaping Limited
Hardscape
Hardscape
Embassy Landscape GroupEmbassy Landscape Group
Well Head Cover & Black-Eyed Susan
Well Head Cover & Black-Eyed Susan
Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden CenterDrake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center
The homeowners camoflouged the old well-head amazingly by constructing a simple cedar box/screen and nestled amongst a bed of Black-eyed Susan and a low hedge of English Boxwood. Photography by: Joe Hollowell
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.
South African Style in Woodside, California
South African Style in Woodside, California
UserUser
An antique stone trough was used as a water feature to focus the foreground. In the background the shapes of the garden echo the lines of the hills above. photo- Marion Brenner
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Sudbury Design GroupSudbury Design Group
Located in one on the country’s most desirable vacation destinations, this vacation home blends seamlessly into the natural landscape of this unique location. The property includes a crushed stone entry drive with cobble accents, guest house, tennis court, swimming pool with stone deck, pool house with exterior fireplace for those cool summer eves, putting green, lush gardens, and a meandering boardwalk access through the dunes to the beautiful sandy beach. Photography: Richard Mandelkorn Photography
Shingle Style Landscape Renovation
Shingle Style Landscape Renovation
UserUser
The raised yard is separated from the terrace area with a rugged fieldstone wall and stone steps. A Leonard
Custom Pergola in Chatham, MA Residence
Custom Pergola in Chatham, MA Residence
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The gravel driveway with cobblestone edge, runs alongside the custom Wood Pergola with Bluestone Base, Clipped Privet Hedge. Butterfly Bush and Hydrangeas surround the bluestone patio, New Dawn Rose climb the pergola and Endless Summer Hydrangea border the property,
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
Dymondia margaretae 'Silver Carpet' is a tough, low water ground cover that co-mingles beautifully with other low water, drought tolerant plants. And it takes foot traffic as well. Shown here with Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark' and succulent Echeveria 'Lipstick' below. Also see Water side landscape transformation project for more photos.
montecito restoration 8
montecito restoration 8
Gary Fredricks Landscape DesignGary Fredricks Landscape Design
Tropical Modern
Tropical Modern
Siobhan's Outdoor TransformationsSiobhan's Outdoor Transformations
Color and texture add curb appeal.
Water Management
Water Management
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
A small flagstone bridge over the irrigation ditch can be seen at the edge of the property. The water management plan at Song Ranch allowed for integration of multiple solutions for long term sustainability and protection of the watershed including a high-efficiency irrigation system, site grading, berm formation, and underground culverts.
Bridle Trails Modern Farmhouse Garden
Bridle Trails Modern Farmhouse Garden
Spring Greenworks LLCSpring Greenworks LLC
layered plantings in the steel garden walls

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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