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Ornamental Trees
Ornamental Trees
Stone Creek LandscapingStone Creek Landscaping
Koi pond with Pennsylvania Fieldstone and a Bluestone top.
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Provence comes to California
Provence comes to California
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
This beautiful property is located in the hills above of Montecito with 360 degree of views onto the Channel Islands and the surrounding mountains. Inspired by the Japanese landscape design principal of the borrowed landscape the gardens on this property serves as a kind of picture frame from which to view the natural beauty of its surroundings. This 15-year-old costume-built home was crafted with all the style and workmanship ship found in Villa or Château in the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the garden design was not as well thought out as the house was. Most of this property receives baking sun, drying winds and is in an extremely high fire danger area. Do to these factors many of the plants on the property were unsuitable for their location. The original planting scheme was also lifeless and colorless. Poor landscape maintenance had left many of the plants on the property sick and dying. We came in to revive this landscape, breathing new life into it. Creating a drought tolerant and fire wise landscape was of utmost importance to these clients. Staying true to the more formal landscape styles found in Southern Europe we also want to create an opportunity to design seamlessly blend with its natural surroundings. We did that by incorporating a lot of California native plants. This vast property also contains an avocado orchard and a vineyard. By adding California native plants the property is inviting in native birds and insects that help keep pollinate the orchard and vineyard and keep pest problems at bay. Because these clients enjoy harvesting from their land we added elements of edible landscaping to this project. We filled pottery and planter beds with fruit trees, culinary and medicinal herbs as well as flowers that can be used in cut flower arrangements. Lastly, we went through carefully pruning diseased plants, treating pest problems an improving the soil. Now the landscape is not only more beautiful it is more protected against fire, is more water wise and integrate into its surrounds with a wholistic approach.
Glimpse into Garden Courtyard
Glimpse into Garden Courtyard
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
A glimpse into the pea gravel entry courtyard. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Details
Details
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Tuna Canyon
Tuna Canyon
Campion Walker LandscapesCampion Walker Landscapes
A breathtaking hilltop view of the Pacific was the reference point for this dramatic landscape transformation. The Campion Walker team utilized succulents, water falls, textured concrete and steel to integrate the house and the raw untouched land surrounding it.
Crow's Nest Potager - Sunflower
Crow's Nest Potager - Sunflower
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
The Petronio Residency Center at Crow’s Nest is visionary choreographer and artistic director Stephen Petronio’s latest venture. http://petron.io/prc/ The potager is conceived to feed and engage resident artists who are on site for creative research. The maze-like garden grows organic produce for the artists in an interactive setting that allows them to sit on the raised bed’s built-in benches to socialize, contemplate and commune with nature. -Rustic/Industrial design to complement the residency architecture -Centrally sited feature with access from dancer’s wing residences, dance studio and main courtyard -24 Raised beds with sitting benches and trellises made of locally sourced Hemlock hardwood -Completely organic materials and growing techniques -Log Wall for mushroom cultivation
Gulf of Mexico Drive
Gulf of Mexico Drive
Design ScapesDesign Scapes
General Landscapes
General Landscapes
US Lawns of Cleveland EastUS Lawns of Cleveland East
beautiful flowerbed
Masonry
Masonry
Michael Labriola IncMichael Labriola Inc
Estate Courtyard Fountain
Estate Courtyard Fountain
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.Carved Stone Creations, Inc.
This is a rustic 2 tier natural stone fountain. Both, the fountain itself and the amazing round surround are hand carved. The spray ring in the basin tops off the design with its water beams into the big bowl. Carved Stone Creations, Inc. 866-759-1920
Garden Courtyards
Garden Courtyards
Himsben Design Studio, LLCHimsben Design Studio, LLC
This unique pair of spaces serve as open green space and entertainment area for a complex of mixed-use buildings in Chicago. Formal garden incorporating colorful perennials, and new lawn provide respite for residents. On the opposite courtyard, a new large paver patio areas softened with plantings will offer an entertainment space.
Nuns Canyon
Nuns Canyon
Tyler Chartier Architectural PhotographyTyler Chartier Architectural Photography
Tyler W Chartier
Wellesley Estate
Wellesley Estate
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Driveway entrance with granite-pillar-anchored stone walls and reclaimed granite apron. Photo by Pete Cadieux
Mill Court
Mill Court
Charles Louwerse ArchitectsCharles Louwerse Architects
Emma Farquhar Photography
露天の岩風呂
露天の岩風呂
風知蒼　FUCHISO風知蒼　FUCHISO
White Cheshire Herb Garden
White Cheshire Herb Garden
Adapt EnvironmentAdapt Environment
Following a visit to Sissinghurst, the client asked for a white theme Arts and Crafts herb garden for the courtyard of their barn conversion. An antique pot and reclaimed brick was sourced from a reclamation yard and arranged in formal pattern. Highly scented white Roses, herbs and Lavender were added, as planting.
vue d'ensemble de la cour jardin de l'entrée
vue d'ensemble de la cour jardin de l'entrée
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
jardin de style art&craft
Ландшафт в Пестово
Ландшафт в Пестово
Травушка.руТравушка.ру
Садовое кресло Адирондак XL (Adirondack Chair XL)
Садовое кресло Адирондак XL (Adirondack Chair XL)
HANDCRAFTED ADIRONDACK FURNITUREHANDCRAFTED ADIRONDACK FURNITURE
Садовые кресла Адирондак XL, производство мастерской HANDCRAFTED ADIRONDACK FURNITURE Автор ландшафтного дизайна Светлана Чижова

Full Sun Courtyard 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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