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The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Chelsea House Reinvention
Chelsea House Reinvention
buildburo Ltdbuildburo Ltd
Remodelling the garden to incorporate different levels allowed us to create a living wall of steps, creating the illusion of depth from inside the house
Large roof terrace in London
Large roof terrace in London
Town and Country GardensTown and Country Gardens
This is a larger roof terrace designed by Templeman Harrsion. The design is a mix of planted beds, decked informal and formal seating areas and a lounging area.
Paleface Ranch
Paleface Ranch
Van Wicklen DesignVan Wicklen Design
Courtyard
Courtyard
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.
Raymond Bray
An East Bay Garden
An East Bay Garden
Simmonds & Associates, Inc.Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
This property has a wonderful juxtaposition of modern and traditional elements, which are unified by a natural planting scheme. Although the house is traditional, the client desired some contemporary elements, enabling us to introduce rusted steel fences and arbors, black granite for the barbeque counter, and black African slate for the main terrace. An existing brick retaining wall was saved and forms the backdrop for a long fountain with two stone water sources. Almost an acre in size, the property has several destinations. A winding set of steps takes the visitor up the hill to a redwood hot tub, set in a deck amongst walls and stone pillars, overlooking the property. Another winding path takes the visitor to the arbor at the end of the property, furnished with Emu chaises, with relaxing views back to the house, and easy access to the adjacent vegetable garden. Photos: Simmonds & Associates, Inc.
Remodeled Queen Anne
Remodeled Queen Anne
The Lazy GardenerThe Lazy Gardener
A refurbished Queen Anne needed privacy from a busy street corner while not feeling like it was behind a privacy hedge. A mixed use of evergreen trees and shrubs, deciduous plants and perennials give a warm cottage feel while creating the privacy the garden needed from the street.
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 4
Garden Design, Calton Avenue, 4
Kate Eyre Garden DesignKate Eyre Garden Design
Marek Troszczynski
Backyard
Backyard
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Tom Jenkins Photography
Burns Backyard Renovation
Burns Backyard Renovation
Tellurian ConstructionTellurian Construction
Donny Mays Photography
Front and Backyard Garden Design
Front and Backyard Garden Design
Parker Garden DesignParker Garden Design
Job completed in 2012
Custom Steel Garden Beds
Custom Steel Garden Beds
Pistils Landscape Design + BuildPistils Landscape Design + Build
Rusted steel garden beds.
Landhaus
Landhaus
Garten Design - Design GartenGarten Design - Design Garten
Garten vor Baubeginn
Bayside Project
Bayside Project
C.O.S DesignC.O.S Design
Our latest project combines a modern resort style with contemporary hard structures that deal with the sites steep topography. Incorporating the pool as part of the retaining has helped create a stunning landscape to live within. Steve Taylor
Southport Residence and Landscape
Southport Residence and Landscape
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
Memorial - Spring Valley
Memorial - Spring Valley
Designs By ElizabethDesigns By Elizabeth
Custom TLC Steel Privacy Screen
Custom TLC Steel Privacy Screen
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
Custom steel art screen designed to match the continuous interior and exterior color palette separates the master bedroom patio from the public outdoor rooms. The custom TLC Steel pergola is scaled to fit this particular patio, creating a sense of place and intimacy.
Destination Backyard
Destination Backyard
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
The finished backyard resort provides the luxurious, high-end aesthetic that our client was hoping for. Using the grading to their advantage, Alderwood designers lowered the sport court so it did not interfere with the eastern Washington views.
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Dramatic Streetscape Planting
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
Curvy inspiration
Curvy inspiration
Garden Style LtdGarden Style Ltd

Large 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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