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Formal Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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Bird Key Contemporary Ranch
Bird Key Contemporary Ranch
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
A rooftop condominium in San Franciscos' Japan town
A rooftop condominium in San Franciscos' Japan town
UserUser
Our low voltage path lighting was set into the decks, and the decks themselves had overlaps and insets for added visual interest. Photos-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group
Front Yard Garden
Front Yard Garden
Moodscapes LLCMoodscapes LLC
Sinchai Residence
Sinchai Residence
Altera LandscapeAltera Landscape
Landscape Design: Ray Morrow / Photography: Jeri Koegel
Seasonal Decorative Containers
Seasonal Decorative Containers
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Container gardens for winter with evergreens
Soft Serve® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Soft Serve® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis)
Proven WinnersProven Winners
Reservoir
Reservoir
Intrinsic LandscapesIntrinsic Landscapes
Tucked away in its own magical corner of the property is the sunken lawn area, complete with a fire pit, bespoke bench seating with cushions, garden steppers and path lighting. This area is for intimate relaxation around the fire with a drink, book or whatever takes your fancy. Generous planting of Bamboo in the side garden beds form a thick, lush hedge and give great privacy form the neighbours and a feeling of seclusion. Along the rear boundary, maples and magnolias have been selected with their own up-lighting to create beautiful organic features while not impeding the view of the parklands behind. Throughout the landscape there is a feeling of space, relaxation and luxury. However, it is most prominent at night when the entire garden becomes illuminated with a dazzling garden lighting system. The essence of this design is found in its multiple zones, all with their own scope and feel. It is the entertainer’s dream landscape!
Manly
Manly
Civic Steel HomesCivic Steel Homes
This site was all about dealing with the slope. Most important was keeping the viewing area as high as possible to capture the best views.
Japanese Inspired English Gardens
Japanese Inspired English Gardens
Ted Lare Design BuildTed Lare Design Build
Ted Lare Design Build
Lindfield
Lindfield
Joanne Green Landscape & InteriorJoanne Green Landscape & Interior
Our client’s wanted classically styled gardens, built upon a semi-formal framework. They requested level spaces for the kids to play on and a swimming pool, which was to be the hero of the project. The result speaks for itself. This large garden is made up of different ‘pockets’ – a vegetable garden, formal front garden, large grassed area for the kids to play, a pool area, a patio for entertaining and a small relaxation garden that houses a stunning water feature. Our planting schedule included Viburnum, Japanese Box Hedging, Hydrangea’s, Gardenia’s and Ornamental Pear trees. The result was a stunning semi-formal classic garden that adheres to a young families growing needs. Photographs by Brent Wilson
Hillside Garden
Hillside Garden
The Professional LandscapeThe Professional Landscape
This project was built into a large hillside which gave us the oppertunity to raise a small patio raised to give a better view to see the project.
Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
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Surrey Country House Knot Garden by LS+L Landscape Design
Haverford Residence
Haverford Residence
GreenWeaver LandscapesGreenWeaver Landscapes
A rear foundation planting of Rhododendrons, Pieris, and Itea thrives on the shady side of the house. An Amelanchier was planted further from the house to break up the view from the conservatory addition.
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
4 1/2 feet plus 1 1/2 feet above to make a 6 foot fent this can also be an 8 foot high fence by city code. Gil Schieber
Urban Gardeners Garden
Urban Gardeners Garden
A Small Green SpaceA Small Green Space
Megan Maloy www.meganmaloy.com
Normandy-style Refresh
Normandy-style Refresh
Athyrium DesignAthyrium Design
This exquisite home on Philadelphia's Main Line underwent a total landscape transformation. Overgrown plantings and invasive species were removed to make room for a transitional landscape that functions for this family's low-maintenance lifestyle. Here, boxwoods are interplanted with native species and formal lines are combined with a rain garden. This updated landscape now supports the client's lifestyle as well as the surrounding environment!
St Ives
St Ives
Fluid DesignFluid Design
Modern contemporary garden. Designed by Fluid Design Constructed by Elegant Landscapes Photography by Peter Brennan
Garden Pathways
Garden Pathways
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Keith Bartlett
Hard Scapes , Gravel, walkways and more!
Hard Scapes , Gravel, walkways and more!
Howell PathwaysHowell Pathways
Front Yard Garden
Front Yard Garden
Moodscapes LLCMoodscapes LLC

Formal Garden for Winter 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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