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Maine Retreat
Maine Retreat
Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLCWoodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
A bluestone stepper path connects the front and rear spaces. Two large spheres are nested into the landscape bed as an homage to mid-century design. Intimate seating and a gas fire pit are visible in the background.
Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
White Garden Gate with Hanging Iron Lamp
White Garden Gate with Hanging Iron Lamp
Land Art Design, Inc.Land Art Design, Inc.
Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.
Living Privacy Wall
Living Privacy Wall
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A stepping stone path takes you from the main patio around the corner of the house to the sunny raised bed vegetable garden. Lots of interesting plants to see on the way. You hardly know you're in a dense urban neighborhood with all the privacy plants that soften the fenceline. Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Janet Loughrey
Travertine patio
Travertine patio
Stephen Read Landscape DesignStephen Read Landscape Design
Allegan Lake House
Allegan Lake House
VanderMeulen BuildersVanderMeulen Builders
The pathway up form the lake.
Custom Steel Retaining Walls
Custom Steel Retaining Walls
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Custom steel and limestone boulder retaining walls with xeric Texas planting. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting
Mid-Century in Carefree | Drought Tolerant Planting
Greey PickettGreey Pickett
Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Jardin méditerranéen naturel
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
L'automne, les graminées, les gaura et les santolines prennent le relais sur les floraisons de printemps et d'été.
Vegetable Gardens
Vegetable Gardens
The Ardent Gardener Landscape DesignThe Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design
Milton Residence
Milton Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Photo by Pete Cadieux
Deer Mountain Home
Deer Mountain Home
The Crafted GardenThe Crafted Garden
Filling a grotto-like structure above the retaining wall are deer-proof plants and ferns. Susan Irving
Natural stone walls and stream boulder embankment
Natural stone walls and stream boulder embankment
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Wood Fences
Wood Fences
VIKING FENCE COVIKING FENCE CO
Shaker Modern
Shaker Modern
Eckerson Design AssociatesEckerson Design Associates
Reflecting pool with simple evergreen plantings to reinforce the space Simple, subtle, sublime and silent were the principles that defined and shaped the design process. Conceived as a blend between traditional and modern design aesthetics this “Shaker Modern” home and garden is deeply rooted in the Connecticut venacular with a nod toward contemporary spareness and simplicity. A restrained palette of building materials and plants are used in a consistent manner throughout the garden rooms to create a seamless composition of exterior spaces.
Rock Gardens
Rock Gardens
Colorado Alpines & Wildflower FarmColorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm
Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm | Edwards, CO | www.thewildflowerfarm.com
Zumirez - Malibu
Zumirez - Malibu
Armfield Design & ConstructionArmfield Design & Construction
Zen Garden
Zen Garden
LanaiscapesLanaiscapes
Designed by Brian Cordero Lanaiscapes.com

Green Side 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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