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Ditton Rd
Ditton Rd
Lynne Marcus Garden & Landscape DesignLynne Marcus Garden & Landscape Design
Jack Wac & Matthew Gilbert
The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse
Stefano Marinaz Landscape ArchitectureStefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture
Plant list: Malus 'Evereste' pleached tree - 3.8m high, 1.9 m clear stem, 1.4m wide - 5 tiers, Allium stipitatum 'Mount Everest', Wildflower meadow: Leucanthemum vulgare (in flower) Period: Early June
Italianate Garden
Italianate Garden
Bestall & Co Landscape DesignBestall & Co Landscape Design
Lee Bestall & Paul Robinson
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape design
debora carl landscape designdebora carl landscape design
A once forgotten side yard turns into a charming gravel garden Martin Residence Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey
Modern Backyard Oasis in Moorestown, New Jersey
Techo-BlocTecho-Bloc
This backyard landscape design is inspired by our Blu Grande Smooth patio slab. Perfect paving slab for modern poolsides and backyard design, Blu Grande Smooth is a large concrete patio stone available in multiple colors. It's smooth texture is sleek to the eye but rougher to the touch which avoids it from getting slippery when wet. The large rectangular shape works as an easy add-on into Blu 60 regular modular patterns but can also work as a stand-alone to create a very linear look. Check out the HD2 Blu Grande Smooth which is all about seamless looks with a tighter/poreless texture and anti-aging technology. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/slabs/blu-grande-smooth/
hastas flower bed
hastas flower bed
Outdoor Construction and LandscapingOutdoor Construction and Landscaping
An Arlington Residence
An Arlington Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
The garden that we created unifies the property by knitting together five different garden areas into an elegant landscape surrounding the house. Different garden rooms, each with their own character and “mood”, offer places to sit or wander through to enjoy the property. The result is that in a small space you have several different garden experiences all while understanding the context of the larger garden plan.
Design/Build Residential Landscape Styles
Design/Build Residential Landscape Styles
Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
Golf Course Views
Golf Course Views
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
The Knot Garden is defined by Boxwood hedging inlayed with groups of Roses, Peonies, and Daylilies, and accented with large seasonal flower filled urns to emphasize the unique shape. It is maintained by weekly pruning and deadheading, along with perennial care performed by our team.
Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat
Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat
Peery HomesPeery Homes
Grand Designs Cover Sept 2018, Warwick Road
Grand Designs Cover Sept 2018, Warwick Road
PEAKE Projects London LtdPEAKE Projects London Ltd
Tropical Garden - Palm Beach
Tropical Garden - Palm Beach
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Brigid Arnott
Formal Front Entrance Project – Vineland
Formal Front Entrance Project – Vineland
LandArtLandArt
Slate grey Banas flagstone walkway laid in herringbone pattern, decorative brick pillars, Flamboro dark armourstone placements, and gardens.
Rear Garden Terenure
Rear Garden Terenure
Greenseed LandscapesGreenseed Landscapes
Client asked for a large lawn area for children and evergreen hedging ( Portugese Laurel ) for privacy. We installed a compact patio in a very sunny corner of the garden. This was always designed to be a low maintenance garden.
Simply Elegant
Simply Elegant
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Keeper of the Night
Keeper of the Night
Architectural Gardens, IncArchitectural Gardens, Inc
Large, 3-foot square slabs of bluestone are set in a precise grid pattern create a path that leads from the front of the house to the back. The wide joints are filled with blue/gray Mexican pebbles. The all-weather stone urns are planted with flowers and greenery that changes seasonally.
Contemporary Garden Putney
Contemporary Garden Putney
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo
Front Yard Landscape Project in Buffalo
Gorski LandscapingGorski Landscaping
gardenUP Garden Designs
gardenUP Garden Designs
gardenUP®gardenUP®
Our Work
Our Work
Ken Griffin LandscapeKen Griffin Landscape

Formal 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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