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Poolside Paradise
Poolside Paradise
Michael D McIver | Landscape DesignMichael D McIver | Landscape Design
Cedar Gate and English Laurel Hedge
Cedar Gate and English Laurel Hedge
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A cedar gate and Laurel hedge are combined to create an aesthetic facade for a private garden. Autumn moor grass (Sesleria autumnalis) and Oregon Grape (Mahonia repens) frame in the foreground.
A Richmond Garden
A Richmond Garden
Simon Scott LandscapingSimon Scott Landscaping
This beautiful Large garden in London, was designed by the very talented Harriet from Worsley Design & Consultancy Ltd. This photo is by Harriet Worsley: http://www.worsleydesigns.co.uk/ This garden was constructed by Simon Scott Landscaping http://www.simonscottlandscaping.co.uk Please note that the polished concrete sections of the garden were installed by another contractor.
Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape
Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape
CaliScape Landscape ServicesCaliScape Landscape Services
While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Santa Monica Exterior Remodel
Studio H2OStudio H2O
Complete front yard and backyard remodel by Studio H2o. From a gravel yard, to a space of relaxation and privacy. Utilizing drought tolerant plants and low maintenance features. Containers: Green-form.com
Curved pergola and benches with focal point
Curved pergola and benches with focal point
Everett Garden DesignsEverett Garden Designs
Melissa Clark Photography
Our Work
Our Work
Ken Griffin LandscapeKen Griffin Landscape
200 Hundred Year Old Farmhouse Renovation
200 Hundred Year Old Farmhouse Renovation
Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLCBrett Maloney Landscapes, LLC
Looking from the entryway to the driveway and street beyond. Ground cover on the right is Hypericum calycinum. It thrives in full sun and can tolerate hot dry areas, once it gets established. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.
Large railway sleeper garden in Cheshire
Large railway sleeper garden in Cheshire
Alexandra Froggatt DesignAlexandra Froggatt Design
Alexandra Froggatt
Arts and Crafts Landscape Renovation - Pewaukee
Arts and Crafts Landscape Renovation - Pewaukee
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Tough plants such as 'Summer Beauty' allium, 'Feuerland' achillea, 'Skyracer' molinia, and 'Seward' physocarpus thrive in the late afternoon sun. Westhauser Photography
Front Lawn, retaining wall, steps and driveway
Front Lawn, retaining wall, steps and driveway
Manzer's Landscape Design & DevelopmentManzer's Landscape Design & Development
NSG Ground Covers
NSG Ground Covers
Native Sun GardensNative Sun Gardens
This is taken in Berkeley, CA and features diamondia and manzanita groundcovers. Both drought tolerant and low-maintenance. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer
Lake Home Perennial Garden - Oconomowoc
Lake Home Perennial Garden - Oconomowoc
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Massed perennials and grasses form a colorful border along the edge of the driveway. The plants are mixed in loose groups to give a more natural appearance. Westhauser Photography
Authentic Santa Barbara Sandstone garden walls and hand chiseled Sandstone steps
Authentic Santa Barbara Sandstone garden walls and hand chiseled Sandstone steps
Santa Barbara Home DesignSanta Barbara Home Design
Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.
Vineyard Estate
Vineyard Estate
Stephanie Barnes-CastroStephanie Barnes-Castro
Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.
Sanctuary Gardens Projects
Sanctuary Gardens Projects
Sanctuary GardensSanctuary Gardens
Sabrina Nunez
Fulham
Fulham
Jonathan Snow DesignJonathan Snow Design
Sirli Raitma
Residential landscape
Residential landscape
Landworks LtdLandworks Ltd
Planting Design 1st SEASON, Ilkley, Yorkshire
Planting Design 1st SEASON, Ilkley, Yorkshire
Melissa Morton Garden DesignMelissa Morton Garden Design
Photo taken 3 months after planting. Planting Design - Melissa Morton Garden Design Landscaping - Thomas Moore Landscapes Ian Lamond Photography
Badminton Court
Badminton Court
Linden L.A.N.D. GroupLinden L.A.N.D. Group
Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Full Sun Garden for Summer 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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