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Fulham Garden
Fulham Garden
Tom Howard Garden Design and LandscapingTom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe IL Formal sideyard garden walk leading to rear yard pool oasis. French inspired theme. By: Arrow. Land + Structures. Landscape Architects and Builders----The sideyard path leads visitors towards the rear yard poolside retreat. Sideyards present an opportunity to create an an articulated approach that pulls you in towards your destination.
Steel Mesh Fence + Gate Arbor
Steel Mesh Fence + Gate Arbor
Regenesis Ecological DesignRegenesis Ecological Design
A custom steel fence and wooden gate arbor form the entry to a deer-proof garden. http://annacaitlinphotography.com/
Bronte - Pool + Garden
Bronte - Pool + Garden
GOODMANORS Pool + GardenGOODMANORS Pool + Garden
Classic Splendor
Classic Splendor
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
A stunning landscape filled with traditional elements throughout. Knot gardens, formal boxwood gardens with a water feature at the center, dining under a plush pergola, and seating from front to back to enjoy every space. Multiple levels are created in the landscape with raised beds and views from the upper terrace. Extensive perennial beds fill the distance with color and texture. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
Valley Estate
Valley Estate
Damian Farrell Design GroupDamian Farrell Design Group
The landscaping fades gently into the surrounding natural prairie. Stone steps lead from the yard into a newly planted dwarf apple orchard.
Kirkland Charmer
Kirkland Charmer
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Some favorite hydrangeas and climbing roses flank a pathway. Groundcover surrounds the stepping stones with lavender and variegated hostas filling in along the curvy path to the rear garden. Many summer bouquets for filling vases are grown here!
restoration
restoration
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
More Williamsburg charm in a southern hospitality residential are of Wilmington NC. And it actually has a very elaborate drainage system beneath it all.
Miami Beach Residence 2
Miami Beach Residence 2
Overmyer ArchitectsOvermyer Architects
Landscape Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Garden Vistas
Garden Vistas
M. ERBS Fine gardensM. ERBS Fine gardens
M. ERBS Staff
Strolling Garden
Strolling Garden
David R. Lamb, Landscape ArchitectDavid R. Lamb, Landscape Architect
This garden started from an old vegetable garden tucked into an old estate property. The only element that remained was the privot hedge. My client wished to have a perennial garden that would be in a formal setting. So an axial line was
Best New Backyard Idea is Mahogany Wood Grain Illusions Vinyl PVC Privacy Fence
Best New Backyard Idea is Mahogany Wood Grain Illusions Vinyl PVC Privacy Fence
Illusions Vinyl FenceIllusions Vinyl Fence
Beautiful new fence idea from Illusions Vinyl Fence. Grand Illusions Vinyl WoodBond Mahogany (W101) PVC vinyl fencing panels. They look like beautiful stained mahogany wood fence without the maintenance. This is a "neighbor-friendly" privacy fence style known as the V300-6W101. Tongue and Groove boards create the non-see through look. Available in 35 colors and 6 wood grains that can be mix and matched. This is simply the best new landscaping idea out there.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
Palm Beach Container Gardens
Palm Beach Container Gardens
UserUser
These planters have actual pieces of coral embedded in them! Sanseveria ‘Zeylanica’ forms the centerpieces and is surrounded by mixed Echeveria and Aloe succulents. See over 1000 photos of Palm Beach landscapes and container gardens suitable for south Florida on her web site, pamela-crawford.com. Pamela designs and installs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington. Learn how to design and plant container gardens from Pamela's book, 'Easy Container Gardens.' See a free, 24-page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com in the 'Books' section. Photo by Joe McBroom.
Windsor Companies
Windsor Companies
Windsor CompaniesWindsor Companies
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.
Toorak
Toorak
Eckersley Garden ArchitectureEckersley Garden Architecture
Santa Barbara Home
Santa Barbara Home
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Patios & Walkways
Patios & Walkways
Hoy Landscaping Inc.Hoy Landscaping Inc.
White Oak Residence
White Oak Residence
UserUser
The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.
Ridgetop Modern Makeover
Ridgetop Modern Makeover
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Native Edge Landscape, LLC

Green, Grey 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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