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Large World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

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Family garden
Family garden
Silva LandscapesSilva Landscapes
A large contemporary with a simple lay out and strong straight lines. It has two levels one the Japanese garden and top the main one facing the house.. A beautiful Iroko screen dive the two and a path creates a strong axis to be seen from the drawing room. The cherry tree border is the main feature of the garden which can be borrowed for the Japanese garden. Another simple focal point is the iroko bench which has the same circular pattern that echoes the screen A long brick retaining wall was designed on the right side which decreases its height as it gets towards it end. There a kitchen garden was built next to the green house. Next to house there a cobble circular patio where the client likes to add their annuals and herbs for cooking.
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
The Tea House is a very special place. Draped by the existing mature willow it feels like it has always been here. The Natusume basin to the right is for purification prior to the tea ceremony. The vertical rock was placed to the left to help frame the traditional entrance to the Tea House.
Contemporary by the Lake with a Japanese Feel
Contemporary by the Lake with a Japanese Feel
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.
Stone Canyon Estate
Stone Canyon Estate
Green Pastures GroupGreen Pastures Group
Zen Garden
Zen Garden
Lattanzio LandscapesLattanzio Landscapes
Entry Drive
Entry Drive
APLAAPLA
Orlando Beach Home Lighting
Orlando Beach Home Lighting
Elegant Custom ImagesElegant Custom Images
All Photos
All Photos
Paving Crew, IncPaving Crew, Inc
Pool Landscape
Pool Landscape
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Tropical Pool Landscape
Living Green Design: Birds Of Prey
Living Green Design: Birds Of Prey
Florafelt Vertical GardensFlorafelt Vertical Gardens
Living Green Design: Davis Dalbok and Brandon Pruett. Vertical Garden: Florafelt Pro System
Apollo Beach Residence
Apollo Beach Residence
SilverSun LandscapesSilverSun Landscapes
Timothy Reed
bali in burraneer
bali in burraneer
Impressions Landscape - DesignImpressions Landscape - Design
A bold vibrant planting scheme design was adopted to give the property a resort style feel, and an almost prehistoric horticultural journey of depth, texture and colour.
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Japanese-Inspired Garden
Holmes Fine GardensHolmes Fine Gardens
This early-phase Japanese-inspired garden draws from the Buddhist, Shinto, and Taoist philosophies and combines the basic elements of plants, water, and rocks along with simple, clean lines to create a tranquil backyard retreat. Plant material used includes Japanese varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials woven together to create interest throughout each season.
Grüner Steingarten mit individueller Treppe in Hanglage
Grüner Steingarten mit individueller Treppe in Hanglage
Werner Frick - Garten- und LandschaftsbauWerner Frick - Garten- und Landschaftsbau
Individueller Steingarten in Hanglage mit Bambuspflanzung und Natursteintreppe
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI
LandCrafters, LLCLandCrafters, LLC
Sukiya Living - indoor outdoor living - is a huge part of a Japanese garden. Low windows stretch along much of the back of the house. The patio feels like a true extension of the interior space. This photograph was taken on the upper deck near the hot tub. A dry stream bed with a buried drain tile captures the water coming off both the patio and the back lawn and carries it to the north around the house.
Wellington Estate
Wellington Estate
TASOS KOKORIS AIA, LEED APTASOS KOKORIS AIA, LEED AP
Guest House Front
Carol's instant landscape
Carol's instant landscape
Landscape East & WestLandscape East & West
East Hampton Koi Pond
East Hampton Koi Pond
AH Ponds, Inc.AH Ponds, Inc.
gallery of landscape work
gallery of landscape work
The Distinctive GardenerThe Distinctive Gardener
this garden was designed for a respite home for dementia patients. The darker pavers act as a direction finder. They lead people around the garden. The Gazebo is used by patients and families to enjoy some time together outside. This garden has worked very well. It helps to calm people down and has made a big difference for the staff running the centre
Wu Wei: Going with the Flow
Wu Wei: Going with the Flow
UserUser
Grassy berms were created to echo the mountains in the handpainted Japanese wallpaper inside the house. A mirrored arch gives the illusion of a gateway.

Large World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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