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Toshikazu Eto
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Tile Detail
Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Tile Detail
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Metal Arbor: Porter Barn Wood Photography: Sam Rosenbaum
Cove Remodel
Cove Remodel
F.D. Candelieri Landscape ManagementF.D. Candelieri Landscape Management
Photographer - Gina Cullen
Wildeness Avenue, Sevenoaks, Kent
Wildeness Avenue, Sevenoaks, Kent
UserUser
2632 Palmerston, West Vancouver
2632 Palmerston, West Vancouver
J. Bannister HomesJ. Bannister Homes
Lucy Cotes' Beautiful GardensLucy Cotes' Beautiful Gardens
Ipswich Hilltop
Ipswich Hilltop
Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLCRue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC
fieldstone retaining walls with and planted terraces convert a steep slope to a hillside garden Rue Sherwood Landscape Design
Vegetable Garden
Vegetable Garden
AJF DesignAJF Design
Witherspoon Rose Garden
Witherspoon Rose Garden
Witherspoon Rose CultureWitherspoon Rose Culture
A stunning rose garden in a free form shaped bed makes an excellent focal point in this yard. The brick path surrounding allows for the garden to be enjoyed from all sides. Rose Garden planted and maintained by Witherspoon Rose Culture.
Garden Gazebo Winchmore Hill
Garden Gazebo Winchmore Hill
Sublime GardensSublime Gardens
Woodland Garden
Woodland Garden
BP DesignBP Design
Stonewall terraces were built on the right side of the patio and provides room for small dynamic gardens.
Asian Garden, Kensington
Asian Garden, Kensington
Bethesda Garden Design llcBethesda Garden Design llc
Asian inspired garden that is an example of a garden which brings the inside out and the outside in.
Privacy Hedge and Landscape Design with Hydrangea
Privacy Hedge and Landscape Design with Hydrangea
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
The landscape architecture was designed for privacy and an aesthetic that renews through seasonal changes. Nikko Blue Hydrangea, privet hedge and rhododendron can be seen in this image.
Hoffman Residence
Hoffman Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
Photographer: Roger Foley
Historical Preservation
Historical Preservation
Janice Parker Landscape ArchitectsJanice Parker Landscape Architects
The stucco pebble matrix was recreated on the renovated dolphin fountain. Photo credit: Neil Landino
Historic Evanston Retreat
Historic Evanston Retreat
Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape DesignGreenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design
Hydrangea varieties abound throughout the property. Tardiva, Limelight, Endless Summer, and Quickfire Hydrangea are repeated to create rhythm in the landscape. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Dedham Residence
Dedham Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Front yard.
Ni-water Composition
Ni-water Composition
Outdoor CraftsmenOutdoor Craftsmen
McDonald
McDonald
Belknap Landscape CompanyBelknap Landscape Company
CW
A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold
A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A traditional Cotswold garden of rooms. This is the side entrance with topiary & a rope swag covered in clematis. The designer is Jo Alderson Phillips

Formal Garden with Natural Stone Paving 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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