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Rooms With A View - West Los Angeles
Rooms With A View - West Los Angeles
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Decorative gravel pathway leading to the fire pit and floating bench.
First home
First home
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
Coy Land Techs handled everything from design to construction on this back yard that once an empty lot and is now a backyard retreat.
Steel wood burning fire pit
Steel wood burning fire pit
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Rear Yard Reno
Rear Yard Reno
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard that had an old patio that was installed incorrectly years previous. They wanted as maintenance free as possible but with a definite budget in mind. Lastly, they wanted to begin to grow a lot of vegetables at home and therefore wanted some raised cedar planters to suit their needs. We utilized rundle for the bedding areas and concrete edges for ease of maintaining the property in their retirement years. Great project!!
Wheaton Landscape
Wheaton Landscape
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Oregon Wine Country Modern Japanese Garden
Oregon Wine Country Modern Japanese Garden
Ross NW WatergardensRoss NW Watergardens
Modern Japanese garden featuring a pine from Bentwood Tree Farm and old olive trees from Olive Tree Farm.
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Creating Space in Glassell Park
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignUrban Oasis Landscape Design
A sumptuous palette of yellow and purple plants graces the slope. It’s a lush and biodiverse selection of California natives and the spirited expanse of flowers and foliage grounds the new house into the surrounding hillside. Aromatic native Sages, Monkey Flower and Yarrow play off the rich green of Coyote Bush while native Blonde Ambition Blue Grama grass brushes the magenta pom-pom flowers of Pink Melaleuca tree. The tight purple flowers of California Lilac complement the open faced California Sunflower. A Coast Live Oak was planted to stand sentry over all. Plants are all hardy and highly drought tolerant. The Kurapia groundcover lawn is verdant but, once established, hardly needs watering. The constant buzzing and bird warbling create a soothing natural soundtrack.
Bocce, fountain & dining
Bocce, fountain & dining
Luciole Design Inc.Luciole Design Inc.
Mike Heacox, Luciole Design
Brunswick Garden
Brunswick Garden
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
New Brunswick garden installation by Boodle Concepts landscaping, based in Melbourne & Kyneton, Macedon Ranges. Featuring compacted granite topping carport driveway, garden lighting, firepit, raised gardens, contemporary plant selection, and custom powder-coated garden sculpture. The mostly Australian native planting schedule also includes rear planting of Pyrus 'Capital' trees for added backyard privacy.
Highlights
Highlights
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Relaxing Zen Yard
Relaxing Zen Yard
Sarita Landscape IncSarita Landscape Inc
A gas and concrete firepit area with a wood bench, Decomposed granite flooring, and a Mexican beach pebble edging.
Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden
Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Basket of Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Enumclaw Residence
Enumclaw Residence
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Gravel garden path going under the arbor planted with wisteria.
Custom Design kitchen Garden & Fire Pit
Custom Design kitchen Garden & Fire Pit
Flora & Gardens DesignFlora & Gardens Design
New Driveway Arbor and Garden Entry
New Driveway Arbor and Garden Entry
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
A new decomposed driveway was added to the corner lot and redwood fence with double gate in order to shade a parked car and park off street, but also allow the double gate to be opened and the small back yard extended into the large side yard for parties and entertaining.
Golden Spiral - Beecroft
Golden Spiral - Beecroft
The Other Side Landscapes Pty LtdThe Other Side Landscapes Pty Ltd
Based on the a logarithmic spiral this garden required extensive protection of existing structures through the demolition of an existing swimming pool and the construction of a sweeping spiral like face brick retaining wall. The wall has a double bull nose capping and is raked and curved to meet the existing contours. The garden was intended to be functional, productive, provide habitat for a range of native fauna, relaxation and recreation for the owners. Features of this sustainable landscape include the hardwood bespoke day bed, circular frog pond, custom made and sourced special dry pressed bricks, and the sustainable, productive and elegant plantscaping. Photos by Peter Brennan
Atherton Complex
Atherton Complex
Blue Sierra Landscape ConstructionBlue Sierra Landscape Construction
New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.
Dune House
Dune House
AcreAcre
Large monolithic architectural details are something we try and bring into all our projects, it’s these details that allow us to be looser with wilder with our planting palettes and for the outcome to still feel considered. In this case, the benches allowed us to terrace the site creating activated zones to higher use of the functionality. Photography by Derek Swalwell
Jardín Olivella
Jardín Olivella
JoanMa Roig - PaisatgismeJoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme
El estudio fue contactado por Be.Rethink para llevar a cabo el diseño del jardín para esta propiedad llamada, hasta entonces, Casa Celma. La arquitectura original es de Jordi Capella, arquitecto y creativo catalán. Se encuentra en pleno parque natural del Garraf, en un típico paisaje mediterráneo meridional. Rodeado de encinar y pinar de pino blanco, que se agarran al terreno pedregoso y calcáreo del lugar. La intervención paisajística pretende respetar el lugar y la arquitectura existente (con reforma por parte de EXIT Projectes), mediante muros de piedra, materiales nobles -madera, metal, gresa- y una selección de planta mediterranea de muy fácil adaptación. Los lugares con tanta presencia de piedra madre en superficie, obliga a escoger muy bien qué y dónde plantar. Sin olvidar que es un jardín, con su atmosfera y su estética. Fotografía © Oleh Kardash

Full Sun Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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