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Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Jill Davis Design
Private Residence 2022
Private Residence 2022
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Creative Environments prides itself in providing cutting-edge professional landscape design services for residential and commercial settings.
Garden Makeover Using Millboard in Harefield
Garden Makeover Using Millboard in Harefield
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
Garden Makeover Using Millboard in Harefield This garden had been used until it couldn’t really be used anymore. The pine decking was falling apart and really wasn’t safe. The clients called Karl in to help make the garden a usable space that could be enjoyed again. Starting by clearing the garden which took 3 eight-yard skips. The team then used an excavator to define the elevation differences. Now the team had space to build a new deck. The client chose Millboard Limed Oak decking because they liked the colour and natural texture. The step on this deck also has a hidden LED strip routed into the underside of the board. This is controlled via a remote that also controls the water feature and various garden spotlights. The team also installed a new fake lawn so George the tortoise has a space to wander around that is separate from the decking area. The clients keep a range of animals in their garden including some rabbits and guinea pigs that dwell in hutches. To help make these hutches more a part of the garden the team moved them to the back left corner. The client used Cranesbill purple geraniums and Athyrium Ferns to help disguise the area.
Bali Rainforest Waterfalls
Bali Rainforest Waterfalls
California WaterscapesCalifornia Waterscapes
Southport Beach
Southport Beach
LaurelRockLaurelRock
This was a creative collaboration with ROBIN KRAMER GARDEN DESIGN (their design combined with LaurelRock's plant installation and pruning). We used proper pruning techniques to square the hornbeam, green velvet, and 'Dee Runk' boxwood hedges, along with the pleaching of the linden trees.
Our first bbq storage cabinet
Our first bbq storage cabinet
Hand Crafted ProjectsHand Crafted Projects
This is our first contemporary, made to measure bbq storage unit, to order yours go to our website.
WESTON HILL- MODERN
WESTON HILL- MODERN
LunnScapeLunnScape
Weston Hill Modern Home Landscaping design and installation, featuring: Juniper Pom-Pom, Mondo Grass, Yucca, Snake Plant, Mexican beach Pebbles, Japanese Blueberry Tree, Pringles, PodoCarpus, Dwarf PodoCarpus, and Licuala Grandis Palm.
Front Landscape Installation - Mason
Front Landscape Installation - Mason
J Squared Outdoor Living & LightingJ Squared Outdoor Living & Lighting
A large paver walk not only links the front door to the street, but also provides plenty of access from the driveway.
Country garden
Country garden
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
Using plants with colorful foliage provided constant color.
TERRAZZE TRA LE VIGNE
TERRAZZE TRA LE VIGNE
AAPaesaggiAAPaesaggi
Formal Vegetable Garden
Formal Vegetable Garden
Offshoots, Inc.Offshoots, Inc.
greenhouse with bluestone walkways ringed with herbs, next to the espalier trees and formal vegetable garden
Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Walkways
Walkways
Firlit Landscape Design, IncFirlit Landscape Design, Inc
Hamptons Landscape
Hamptons Landscape
Topaz Design GroupTopaz Design Group
Front landscape to give the front of this hamptons home some life!
Oceanfront in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Oceanfront in Cape Elizabeth Maine
Ted Carter Inspired LandscapesTed Carter Inspired Landscapes
ornamental grasses add to the beauty of these beds in this oceanfront home. The granite terrace above has a gorgeous stone firepit for the homeowners to enjoy.
Designing with Hardscape
Designing with Hardscape
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Newly designed walkway and gardens. What a difference the beautiful pavers and perennials make. Photos by Jill Davis
Best in Show - Great Gardening Show
Best in Show - Great Gardening Show
Rebecca Webb Garden DesignsRebecca Webb Garden Designs
Our work
Our work
U.S. Green Pros a division of AKA LandscapesU.S. Green Pros a division of AKA Landscapes
Front and Side Yard Entrance Gardens in Reisterstown
Front and Side Yard Entrance Gardens in Reisterstown
Garden Architecture, LLCGarden Architecture, LLC
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
A large outdoor gathering place surrounds a custom stone fire pit in front of the house. © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

Formal Garden for Summer 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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