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Suburban Oasis
Suburban Oasis
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Mine Road Farm - exterior
Mine Road Farm - exterior
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Photographer: Tom Crane
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
The exposed front yard has regular passersby on the sidewalk with a full view of the new water feature and shade garden entry garden. A new privacy fence mimics the historic iron fence.
Fountain – Tranquil Outdoor Refuge
Fountain – Tranquil Outdoor Refuge
Southview DesignSouthview Design
Small fountain adds a vintage flair and tranquil soundscape to this suburban backyard landscape.
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
Epicurious Gardens - Berkeley, CA
Epicurious Gardens - Berkeley, CA
DPG Pavers and DesignDPG Pavers and Design
Hand-made water creek.
Water Features
Water Features
Verne Pershing, The Art of GardeningVerne Pershing, The Art of Gardening
Glowing Waterfalls - Not only can you enjoy your new waterfalls during daylight hour, we install LED lights so that they will also brighten up your landscape in the evening-- without adding to your electric bill. A stream & pondless waterfalls built in Placerville, CA: 2008.
Mid-Century Modern Backyard
Mid-Century Modern Backyard
UserUser
This is a small in-town backyard designed to have a mid-century modern look. The stepping stones are poured concrete. The turf is artificial, as is the the green vine material in the fence panels. The slit in the white stucco wall is a spillway for a waterfall, which empties into the pond below and then recirculates. An elevated concrete patio is behind the waterfall. The original design was by Eric King but this design was modified and built by Botanica Atlanta.
Tropical backyard waterfall and pond
Tropical backyard waterfall and pond
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
This tropical waterfall is on the side yard of this Florida home. Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens designed and installed the waterfall and pond. The tropical garden plants were installed by the landscape installers.
Koi Pond
Koi Pond
Euro Canadian Construction Corp.Euro Canadian Construction Corp.
-Architect & Designer: McCulloch & Associates Design Ltd.-Landscape Architect: Paul Sangha Ltd.
Contemporary English Garden
Contemporary English Garden
Robinson Environmental DesignRobinson Environmental Design
Modern Fountain
Modern Fountain
Kirby's PoolsKirby's Pools
jardin à Fontainebleau
jardin à Fontainebleau
Entre Ciel & VertEntre Ciel & Vert
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Los Gatos Courtyard Escape
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Confidence Landscaping, Inc.
Contained in a small courtyard, this intimate garden includes a full sized lounge chair along with an outdoor shower and full bath. The Herbert S. Frank Special Award recognizes exceptional design, unique use of materials and quality of construction in a residential landscape. Granted at the discretion of the California Landscape Contractors Association judges, this award is not necessarily given each year at the Trophy Awards event. In 2014, Confidence Landscaping, Inc. earned this important honor that carries the highly respected name of one of the founding members of the CLCA - San Francisco Bay Area chapter.
Modern Meets Boho
Modern Meets Boho
BOXHILLBOXHILL
Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Modern Landscaping, Inc.Modern Landscaping, Inc.
A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
Spiritual elegance concealing function
Spiritual elegance concealing function
Chase Building GroupChase Building Group
The challenge was to create a sophisticated conservatory, hosting an array of technical functions, yet providing a real connection to the outdoors. A self-sustaining koi pond, motorized windows and shades, fire suppression system, radiant heating and diverse lighting systems were some of the functions cloaked by the sapele wood frame. The simplicity of the Jerusalem stone flooring, bluestone pond coping and marine varnished sapele wood create an understated grace, thereby letting the symbols, shape and feel of the space set the spiritual stage.
Soft modern
Soft modern
Happy GardensHappy Gardens
Soft modern landscaping
North Redondo Beach
North Redondo Beach
Sandi Fields Landscape DesignSandi Fields Landscape Design
Sandi Fields
Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI
Medium Pondless and Fountain in Dexter, MI
Poseidon Ponds & LandscapingPoseidon Ponds & Landscaping
Here is the finished medium pondless waterfall. Photo by Cory Mann

Fully Shaded Garden with a Water Feature 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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