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Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The address marker is surrounded by a subdued, yet colorful garden. Westhauser Photography
Concrete Slabs Unique Design by Shosh
Concrete Slabs Unique Design by Shosh
DRIVEWAYS BY DESIGNDRIVEWAYS BY DESIGN
Bouldin Bath Refresh
Bouldin Bath Refresh
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Built by Pearson Landscape | photography by Paul Finkel
Self contained water feature as a focal point among plantings
Self contained water feature as a focal point among plantings
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Water features are wonderful way to add the elements of both sound and movement to your outdoor space. A bubbling water feature is a low maintenance option that works well in small spaces.
Tiered Retaining Walls
Tiered Retaining Walls
Topeka Landscape, Inc.Topeka Landscape, Inc.
Tiered retaining walls constructed with 3-piece mosaic block.
Stepping Stone Walkway
Stepping Stone Walkway
Bay Avenue Plant CompanyBay Avenue Plant Company
Stone Walkway with Hydrangea
Hoffman Residence
Hoffman Residence
Scott Brinitzer Design AssociatesScott Brinitzer Design Associates
Photographer: Roger Foley
Brown's Point Terraced Retaining Walls
Brown's Point Terraced Retaining Walls
Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.
Curving retaining walls
New England Cottage Garden
New England Cottage Garden
Sigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLCSigrid Morgan Landscape Architecture LLC
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
UserUser
Raised cedar beds along the Sakonnet River, surrounded by in-ground planting beds, enclosed by a perennial border. A blueberry hedge buffers coastal breezes, while a gravel sitting area offers water views from within the garden. Jeremy Brodeur
Modern Landscape
Modern Landscape
Completed Work
Completed Work
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
West Seattle garden shows from sidewalk the Mexican feather grass alternating with lavender. Works wonderfully in this west facing garden. The evergreen shrub behind is Choisya ternata.
Informal Garden, Winnetka Illinois
Informal Garden, Winnetka Illinois
Schmechtig LandscapesSchmechtig Landscapes
Request Free Quote Informal Front Yard Landscape Garden Design, Winnetka, Illinois
Midcentury Steps
Midcentury Steps
Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape DesignDonna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design
Mid-Century concrete retaining walls are in keeping with the horizontal lines of this architect designed home. Donna Giguere APLD, Landscape Design
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY
Westover Landscape DesignWestover Landscape Design
Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.
Texas Full Sun
Texas Full Sun
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Burlington Retreat
Burlington Retreat
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Shoreline Cottage Garden
Shoreline Cottage Garden
MJ McCabe-Garden DesignMJ McCabe-Garden Design
M J McCabe-Garden Design
Front Yard Gardening
Front Yard Gardening
Heidi's Lifestyle GardensHeidi's Lifestyle Gardens
Front yard gardening can be fun and functional! Add edibles into the mix, and enjoy nibbling your way through your yard!
Merry Mount
Merry Mount
The Carter Rohrer Co.The Carter Rohrer Co.

Front and Sloped 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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