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Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Vivacious Mediterranean Front Yard
Vivacious Mediterranean Front Yard
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A petite cinquefoil planter with radiating pavers creates a focal point for the classic Spanish bungalow. Photo by Mike Boden
Osterville Gardens
Osterville Gardens
MainStay Landscape Inc.MainStay Landscape Inc.
With views of Nantucket Sound and Sampson’s Island, this Oyster Harbors property holds colorful gardens for summer enjoyment. A large kitchen garden surrounded by apple trees provides a bountiful selection of herbs for the home cook. In the adjacent gardens, vegetables, lime and lemon trees, and tropical plants are mixed amongst vibrant perennials and pear and apple trees.
Water Features and Ponds
Water Features and Ponds
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
Modern Urban Warmth, Capitol Hill
Modern Urban Warmth, Capitol Hill
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Our client built a striking new home on the east slope of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. To complement the clean lines of the facade we designed a simple, elegant landscape that sets off the home rather than competing with the bold architecture. Soft grasses offer contrast to the natural stone veneer, perennials brighten the mood, and planters add a bit of whimsy to the arrival sequence. On either side of the main entry, roof runoff is dramatically routed down the face of the home in steel troughs to biofilter planters faced in stone. Around the back of the home, a small “leftover” space was transformed into a cozy patio terrace with bluestone slabs and crushed granite underfoot. A view down into, or across the back patio area provides a serene foreground to the beautiful views to Lake Washington beyond. Collaborating with Thielsen Architects provided the owners with a sold design team--working together with one voice to build their dream home. Photography by Miranda Estes
Belvedere Lagoon Refresh
Belvedere Lagoon Refresh
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Studio 342 Landscape ArchitectureStudio 342 Landscape Architecture
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Kim Rooney DesignKim Rooney Design
Landscape by Kim Rooney
Annual Planting
Annual Planting
Beyond LandscapingBeyond Landscaping
Classic Gold Coast Garden
Classic Gold Coast Garden
Ireland Gannon AssociatesIreland Gannon Associates
Ken Muellers
Planters
Planters
Shearwater LandscapesShearwater Landscapes
Backyard Putting Green and Pool
Backyard Putting Green and Pool
Marula Landscape & DesignMarula Landscape & Design
Large Family friendly garden in Berkshire
Large Family friendly garden in Berkshire
My Country Garden Design SolutionsMy Country Garden Design Solutions
New double tiered beds two months after planting out. Front bed with country style perennials in blue and purple colour scheme. Rear bed planted with shrubs to provide year round interest and eventual screening of the rear fence.
2015 Winter Holiday Decor
2015 Winter Holiday Decor
Cording Landscape DesignCording Landscape Design
These zinc planters received a Red Beauty Holly, wrapped in white Christmas lights. The base, filled with an assortment of greens and ribbons will make this season bright!
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Paul Massad LandscapingPaul Massad Landscaping
Spring Flower Container & Annual Display
Spring Flower Container & Annual Display
Scott Byron & Co., Inc.Scott Byron & Co., Inc.
Traditional lead planter on plinth with spring annuals display in a bed of white tulips.
Homefront Farmers Personal Touches
Homefront Farmers Personal Touches
Homefront FarmersHomefront Farmers
A home garden should reflect your personal style. It's a great place to go when you want to relax and get away from the stresses of the modern world for a little while. We can help you add the small touches that will make your garden a unique and welcoming space.
PVC Fences
PVC Fences
Dakota UnlimitedDakota Unlimited
Baron CertaGrain PVC fence in Brazilian Blend color. Fence if 4' high and installed by Dakota Unlimited.
Entry path to covered porch
Entry path to covered porch
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
Detail of brick paving at entry porch shows herringbone "carpets" set within a brick running bond.
JARDIN SIGULAR
JARDIN SIGULAR
Juan CaslaJuan Casla

Full Sun 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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