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Garden with Decomposed Granite for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Entry Gardens. Minnesota Cottage Gardens.
Entry Gardens. Minnesota Cottage Gardens.
Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.Anderson Design / ErosionZ. Minnesota Landscape.
Arriving at the front entry, guest are greeted by a cottage garden wrapping the entire front yard. Credit: Tad Anderson. All rights exclusively reserved.
Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden
Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
Strawberries in varying stages of ripeness.
Sterling Grove - Hastings Model
Sterling Grove - Hastings Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Let the top exterior designers in Arizona create your breathtaking home, pool, or landscaping area. Call (480) 777-9305.
Xeric Modern
Xeric Modern
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Succulent frontyard garden with bocci ball court (in progress). Entry walkway, bench and loads of aeoniums, senecios, aloes, echeverias and acacias. Plus a few ulta-low-water mediterranean and California natives too.
A Landscape Like a Sonnet
A Landscape Like a Sonnet
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Decomposed granite, an armillary and custom benches work harmoniously inside the walls of the garden. The home sits off in the distance, across the street.
The Fountain
The Fountain
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A front entry garden wall is accented with deco tiles and pilasters w/ succulent accents. A nearby fountain adds to the interest of this garden space.
Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills
Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills
UserUser
This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.
Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
San Juan Island beach fire patio, ornamental grasses, seating, boulders, fire feature, rose trellis, outdoor lighting
Del Mar, CA
Del Mar, CA
Dagos landscapingDagos landscaping
One of our many project we execute through out the years.
Preston Hollow Modern
Preston Hollow Modern
Randy Angell DesignsRandy Angell Designs
Salt Lake City Landscapes
Salt Lake City Landscapes
Second Nature LandscapesSecond Nature Landscapes
Scott Poderick
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel
Eyoh DesignEyoh Design
Guadalajara, San Clemente Coastal Modern Remodel This major remodel and addition set out to take full advantage of the incredible view and create a clear connection to both the front and rear yards. The clients really wanted a pool and a home that they could enjoy with their kids and take full advantage of the beautiful climate that Southern California has to offer. The existing front yard was completely given to the street, so privatizing the front yard with new landscaping and a low wall created an opportunity to connect the home to a private front yard. Upon entering the home a large staircase blocked the view through to the ocean so removing that space blocker opened up the view and created a large great room. Indoor outdoor living was achieved through the usage of large sliding doors which allow that seamless connection to the patio space that overlooks a new pool and view to the ocean. A large garden is rare so a new pool and bocce ball court were integrated to encourage the outdoor active lifestyle that the clients love. The clients love to travel and wanted display shelving and wall space to display the art they had collected all around the world. A natural material palette gives a warmth and texture to the modern design that creates a feeling that the home is lived in. Though a subtle change from the street, upon entering the front door the home opens up through the layers of space to a new lease on life with this remodel.
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After 01
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
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Anderson
Anderson
Banyon Tree Design StudioBanyon Tree Design Studio
Boulders, custom fire pit boulder, outdoor seating, oyster shells from the farm, San Juan Island fire pit patio, Napa Valley Olive tree, vines, entertaining, hang out patio
Orlando Street Backyard Paradise
Orlando Street Backyard Paradise
Anna Design LLCAnna Design LLC
Absolute stunning back yard design for Orlando St customer. Clean, simple and stylish. What can be better for family time.
Kenwood Retreat
Kenwood Retreat
Kelly Cowan DesignsKelly Cowan Designs
Outdoor kitchen and bocce court. Access provided by paths cut into hillside and built up w/ retaining walls
A Seat with A View
A Seat with A View
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
To wander or wonder? That is the question! The decomposed granite trail wanders past fireworks of native blooms and cultivated cacti - yet the benches at its side offer an opportunity for stillness - perfect for birdwatching.
Spanish Mission House
Spanish Mission House
Sarita Landscape IncSarita Landscape Inc
Giving a dramatic twist to the tired yard of a Spanish Mission house. Modern and rustic blending in a single landscape with dark grey concrete and brick and decomposed granite pathway.
Side Garden / Heritage Oak
Side Garden / Heritage Oak
Charles Di Piazza ArchitectureCharles Di Piazza Architecture
A generous garden is sheltered by a Heritage Live Oak Tree, and forms a close relationship with an adjacent Landscape also designed by Charles Di Piazza Architects.

Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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