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Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
This small space was once the main parking area for this cottage lakeside home and was radically transformed into an intimate and inviting courtyard. Defined by a hand stacked fieldstone wall, granite stepping stones lead from the entrance of the garden and gradually wind their way over a stream bed and lead to the porch that borders the garden. Although set in a cold weather climate, the client requested that the garden be developed to have a lush tropical feeling yet remain consistent with the general surroundings. This was achieved by using a mixture of large leafed perennials such as Ligularia, Hosta and Petasites (Butterbur) ,along with various groundcovers and other perennials including Ferns, Iris and Japanese Forest Grass. The central feature of the garden is a naturalized meandering stream and pond filled with Koi. The use of water in the garden thematically ties the house and courtyard to the homes’ surrounding, an adjacent lake, and adds movement and tranquil sound to the space. Stepping stones appear to float across the surface of the water allowing the visitor another way to enjoy the space. Scale is essential with even the smallest detail needing to be well executed within such limited space. Photos by: George Dzahristos
Courtyard Garden
Courtyard Garden
UserUser
A courtyard garden with a small, raised play pool that provides a seat wall and paving done in brick and Pennsylvania Bluestone. Design by Walter Dahlberg. Photo by Caroline Greene
Broome Street Cottesloe
Broome Street Cottesloe
Richard Szklarz ArchitectsRichard Szklarz Architects
Gartendesign und Gestaltung von Japan-Garten-Kultur
Gartendesign und Gestaltung von Japan-Garten-Kultur
UserUser
In front of training rooms in the new office building of a large insurance company in Hannover a quiet Japanese garden will help to bring peace and balance in the minds of students. Designed and created by http://www.japan-garten-kultur.de/ and http://www.kokeniwa.de/#home
Alexandria Courtyard Garden
Alexandria Courtyard Garden
Molly Scott Exteriors, LLCMolly Scott Exteriors, LLC
Custom Corten Steel walls were bent and installed on site. Design by Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC Metalwork by Robinson Forged Metals Melissa Clark Photography
Wimbledon Garden 2
Wimbledon Garden 2
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Puglia
Puglia
Diana LapinDiana Lapin
all rights reserved to photographer Diana Lapin
Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens
Princeton Junior League Showhouse & Gardens
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Narrow Sausalito, CA Landscape Transformed For Outdoor Enjoyment & Usable Space
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
To gain more usable space in this narrow landscape and update the hardscaping and overgrown garden, my design reconfigured the pathway with poured-in-place concrete (cast concrete) pavers accented by Mexican pebbles and a stunning variety of succulents and other site-appropriate plantings that thrive in shade and part sun. We removed the tree to create a patio area large enough to fit a table and chairs for a small group. Non-invasive/clumping Bamboo was added to help screen the patio and provide privacy. Other shade to part-shade plants were included that provide a variety of textures and colors throughout the seasons. Low-voltage lighting was installed for safety and ambiance. Design and Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
1900's Farm House Remodel
1900's Farm House Remodel
yardscapes Inc.yardscapes Inc.
Seating area with several different patio surfaces to create dimensions. Surfaces used are bluestone, flagstone, brick pavers, and granite stone steps. Boulder retaining wall and plantings. David Kopfmann
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
Sam Butler Garden DesignSam Butler Garden Design
Copper rill and bowl water feature
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Oahu Landscapes
Oahu Landscapes
Loriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLCLoriann Gordon Landscape Architect, LLC
Past projects
Past projects
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
Raymond Bray
Garden Courtyard
Garden Courtyard
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architectScott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect
Courtyard Entrance
Courtyard Entrance
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
A Designer's House
A Designer's House
Cebula DesignCebula Design
Leo McKillop Photography
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Projects
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Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs
Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs
Whipple Russell ArchitectsWhipple Russell Architects
Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.

Green Courtyard Garden 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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