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Williamsville Perennial Planting
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Menne Garden ArtistryMenne Garden Artistry
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Rudbeckia, echinacea, salvia and coreopsis are just some of the perennials in bloom outside the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Villengarten in München mit Rabatten im englischen Stil und Kräutergarten
Villengarten in München mit Rabatten im englischen Stil und Kräutergarten
Dagmar Stucke GartengestaltungDagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung
Blick aus dem Küchenfenster auf den von Stauden, Rosen und kleinen Sträuchern gesäumnten Weg aus Granit-Kleinpflasterstein.
Private Residence
Private Residence
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build
Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build
Premium Fence CompanyPremium Fence Company
Landscaping
Landscaping
PLS LandscapingPLS Landscaping
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Homestaging : Le jardin des délices
Céline Marie GESSIERCéline Marie GESSIER
Plantations en bordure du jardin. Utilisation de végétaux et fleurs persistants, ainsi que de pots en terre cuite, Le contraste fort de la couleur du mur, inspirée du bleu Majorelle, contribue à rehausser l'ensemble des plantations et éléments décoratifs.
Aspen Estates
Aspen Estates
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard to increase the privacy from the new ring road by planting another 21 trees in their backyard along with working on some bedding areas. Easy peasy!!
A Classic Estate
A Classic Estate
Burke Brothers Landscape Design/BuildBurke Brothers Landscape Design/Build
Restricted Townhouse Yard
Restricted Townhouse Yard
City BotanicsCity Botanics
Urban Garden
Urban Garden
Schumacher AssociatesSchumacher Associates
In this tiny front and side yard garden we created intrigue and privacy for home owners in an urban setting.
Prairie Landscape
Prairie Landscape
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Woodland Park-Like Estate
Woodland Park-Like Estate
Les Arbres Tree Service & Fine GardeningLes Arbres Tree Service & Fine Gardening
Side of property with custom fence and layered variety of plant material.
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Williamsville Perennial Planting
Menne Garden ArtistryMenne Garden Artistry
Arkansas
Arkansas
Creative Outdoor SpacesCreative Outdoor Spaces
The welcoming curb appeal and beauty of this mature landscape reflects the successful plant palette used to establish lush gardens within this woodland setting.
Wildlife friendly garden
Wildlife friendly garden
Wilderness TamedWilderness Tamed
Looking from the decking at the rear of the house across the wild lawn. With the changing of the seasons comes new colour and interest. As the perennial plants mature after being grown from seed, new species come into flower each year. Adding interest as time goes by.
Baby Point - Summer Greenery & Winter Heating
Baby Point - Summer Greenery & Winter Heating
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Family garden in London W3
Family garden in London W3
Jane Ashley Garden DesignJane Ashley Garden Design
Colourful naturalistic planting in West London garden with sawn sandstone steps and patio and contemporary slatted fence. Built and planted the previous year so still maturing.
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
The Lodge, Fulham Cemetery (Grand Designs)
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Garden with a Flowerbed 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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