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Garden for Winter Ideas and Designs

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San Francisco Landscape
San Francisco Landscape
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Landscape
Landscape
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
Photography by Henry Fechtman
Salt finish, stair lights and metal rail
Salt finish, stair lights and metal rail
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.
Japanese Inspired English Gardens
Japanese Inspired English Gardens
Ted Lare Design BuildTed Lare Design Build
Ted Lare Design Build
Earlier Work
Earlier Work
BORDEN Landscape DesignBORDEN Landscape Design
Woodcliff Road Residence
Woodcliff Road Residence
Jacalyn Gould Landscape ArchitectJacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
bluestone entry stairs
Terraced Garden Cala
Terraced Garden Cala
Gardens & ProjectsGardens & Projects
The Lower Area surrounding the new conservatory will be a patio with an ample dining table and pathway using Global Stone Porcelain. The Middle Area of the garden will be terraced with brushwood sleepers and wide format steps. It will be leveled with turfing sand and turfed with field drainage and with zones for sitting and enjoying the silence on a sunny afternoon. Upper Area - along the fence line, white birch multi-stemmed trees that can cope with the harsh windy environment, give aesthetic value, and also help with drainage. The very top corner of the garden becomes a small patio with features to enjoy the views.
Urban Colour Small Garden
Urban Colour Small Garden
Ruth Bridgeman Garden DesignRuth Bridgeman Garden Design
Green, pink and red rendered walls to create lower terrace area and raised beds. Phormium and eucalyptus planting against grey slatted fence with acid yellow frogs.
Winter Decor
Winter Decor
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Hannah Goering Photography
Building Retaining Walls
Building Retaining Walls
Down South ConstructionDown South Construction
Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design
Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design
UserUser
Winter Containers
Winter Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Holiday containers help brighten the season during the cold winter months.
Red Poppy Winter Annual Bed
Red Poppy Winter Annual Bed
Smart Botanic Art LLCSmart Botanic Art LLC
Expansive Rain Garden (Bioswale)
Expansive Rain Garden (Bioswale)
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
Los Angeles requires the incorporation of rain gardens (bioswales) in projects of this size. The Matloffs chose to nearly double the size of the required bioswale and to place it in the front garden, where they could harness its power to educate the neighborhood. Under the rocks at the center of this photo sit drains that both receive and direct water.
Tropical Entrance Atrium
Tropical Entrance Atrium
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Апрелевка
Апрелевка
ASK-landASK-land
Small Retro Condo Garden- after
Small Retro Condo Garden- after
A Small Green SpaceA Small Green Space
Megan Maloy (after photos) www.meganmaloy.com
Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point
UserUser
Our final installation was the rooftop deck, which has become a favorite hangout for the entire family. Shown here are the Windsong benches from Diamond Teak, made of plantation-grown Costa Rican teak wood. Photo-Chris Jacobson-GardenArt Group
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
By planting a variety of ornamental grasses and evergreen, this landscape will look great even during winter.
Landscape Design with Winter Blooming Witch Hazel Tree
Landscape Design with Winter Blooming Witch Hazel Tree
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape ArchitectureKimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture
A winter blooming Witch Hazel tree provides a focal point in the stone garden area and is surrounded by vinca ground cover. Vinca will provide protection from erosion and drought. The wall is fieldstone. Photography by Tracey Eller

Garden for Winter 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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