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Exterior Update
Exterior Update
Sue OdaSue Oda
After one of the family took a fall on a slippery, sloped and painted walkway, our clients decided it was time to update their home's entry walkway. A large cedar tree, in poor health, also dripped sap on the sidewalk and parked cars, creating a sticky mess. We replaced the tree and water wasting lawn with drought tolerant alternatives and created a lighted, flagstone pathway, with custom steel railing leading to the front door. In the backyard, our clients wanted to create a space for entertaining, hanging out with their grandchildren, and growing their own vegetables. The yard was replaced with a flagstone patio including a large raised bed. We also hid the air conditiong unit to create a convivial and functional area.
SPRING GARDENS
SPRING GARDENS
Kathleen Bassett GardensKathleen Bassett Gardens
Kathleen Bassett
Barnett Residence
Barnett Residence
CMHP Design, LLCCMHP Design, LLC
SWEEPING CURVES
SWEEPING CURVES
Hummels LandscapeHummels Landscape
This Dauphin County home—accented beautifully with stone veneer—was in need of a new front entrance to match its architecture. The Hummel's team worked carefully to help select the perfect colors and products that would not only match the home perfectly, but last a lifetime. The gentle curves of the front walkway featuring Unilock Beacon Hill Flagstone pavers is finished off nicely with a new planting installation.
Modern Meets Boho
Modern Meets Boho
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Front Walkway in Darnestown, Maryland
Front Walkway in Darnestown, Maryland
Allentuck Landscaping Co.Allentuck Landscaping Co.
A welcoming entrance was created using flagstone laid out in a sweeping, wide walkway. Brick pavers edge the driveway to complete the look and help define the home's entrance.
Detailed Landscape
Detailed Landscape
Detailed LandscapeDetailed Landscape
Custom Cut Lueders Stone Walkway
Custom Cut Lueders Stone Walkway
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Eden designed and fabricated this lueders limestone paver walkway; each stone was meticulously hand cut on site. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Plantig design and planting
Plantig design and planting
Renz LandscapesRenz Landscapes
Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape
Dappled Border
Dappled Border
gardenUP®gardenUP®
Cielo Estates
Cielo Estates
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
JF
Cielo Estates
Cielo Estates
Exterior Designs LandscapeExterior Designs Landscape
JF
Driveway Stamped Concrete and Sealant
Driveway Stamped Concrete and Sealant
NanDro Concrete & SealantsNanDro Concrete & Sealants
NanDro manufactures and installs environmentally-friendly protective shields, sealants and concrete materials. Our coatings, sealers and materials can be used to defend your surface from harmful environmental elements as well as everyday wear and tear! NanDro also is an applicator and can coat your products in house or out in the field. NanDro Concrete Shield protects concrete and masonry surfaces from multiple destructive forces. Unprotected concrete surfaces can be damaged by water, salt spray, acid from food/beverages & waste, gum, graffiti, and chloride ion. When coated, the concrete surface will not only be protected from these damaging elements, but will also be aesthetically enhanced with a peel and flake resistant gloss or satin finish. NanDro Wood Shield is the all in one solution for protecting your everyday wooden surfaces. It protects from UV damage, acid etching, water spots, moisture and other natural decay. These features make it ideal for use not only in the home, but also in industries such as restaurants, marinas, decks, furniture, and the rest of the great outdoors. NanDro Metal Shield is ideal for protecting, and preserving metal surfaces under various conditions. It provides protection against all types of corrosion from water, salt spray, chemical exposure, as well as other damaging environmental elements. Due to its anti-corrosion properties, the Metal Coat also eliminates the need to polish easily tarnished metals, such as aluminum, copper, and brass. It also provides UV protection for the metal surface and reduces ice adhesion. Also available is the NanDro Stainless Steel Coating.
Stamped Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Concepts In ConcreteConcepts In Concrete
Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins
Big Perennial Color Brings Life to Mid-Town Fort Collins
Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.
A suburban home in mid-town Fort Collins gained a lot of curb appeal with colorful perennials and a small water feature. These perennials are low maintenance and drought tolerant and with a small amount of turf, this landscape is very water conservation friendly. The large quantity of perennials used in this landscape creates a big impact in a small space.
Front Garden - Court Lane
Front Garden - Court Lane
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
PAVER WALKWAY AND STOOP REFACING
PAVER WALKWAY AND STOOP REFACING
BONGIORNOS CONTRACTINGBONGIORNOS CONTRACTING
Amazing Landscaping of Seasonal Flowers at Suwanee Georgia
Amazing Landscaping of Seasonal Flowers at Suwanee Georgia
Evergreen Landscaping & Lawn Care SuwaneeEvergreen Landscaping & Lawn Care Suwanee
Perfect frontyard landscaping of beautiful flowers at Suwanee Georgia Call Us now: Evergreen Landscaping & Lawn Care Suwanee 990 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., #2682, Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 541-7300
Our Work
Our Work
Hardwall Outdoor LivingHardwall Outdoor Living
Expocrete (an Oldcastle company), Northern Blend, Cobblestone paving stone driveway. Completed in 2002 ***Same driveway - picture taken in 2016***

Front and Roof 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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