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Luxury Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Poolside Paradise
Poolside Paradise
Xtraordinaire LandscapesXtraordinaire Landscapes
Introducing "Poolside Paradise" Immerse yourself in luxury with our latest landscaping project, Poolside Paradise. This oasis features a stunning pool deck adorned with Barkman Concrete Bridgewood Slabs in a captivating blend of Weathered Grey and Cedar Brown. The rustic charm of these slabs not only enhances the aesthetic but also ensures durability. Poolside Paradise is your invitation to a symphony of colors, textures, and tranquility—a haven where modern design meets timeless allure.
Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair
Traumterrasse mit maritimen Flair
Blöchle und Schwaller GbRBlöchle und Schwaller GbR
Die Dorfkirche bildet eine schöne Kulisse zur der Terrasse mit dem Wasserbecken
The Pelletier Residence
The Pelletier Residence
IRI LandscapeIRI Landscape
© Jude Parkinson-Morgan All Rights Reserved
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
Patterned bluestone, board-on-board concrete and seasonal containers establish strength of line in the front landscape design. Plants are subordinate components of the design and just emerging from their winter dormancy.
Fire Pit & Barn
Fire Pit & Barn
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Richards Residence
Richards Residence
Foch Family Landscape ArchitectureFoch Family Landscape Architecture
This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.
Tuscany Farmhouse Renovation
Tuscany Farmhouse Renovation
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Sereno Canyon Mayne Model
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
Learn more about this design or receive a quote by contacting us online: https://creativeenvironments.com/contact-us/
Landscape Garden
Landscape Garden
Jenna Samengo LandscapesJenna Samengo Landscapes
Driveway flanked with tall flint and brick wall. A wisteria is trained laterally in tiers along the wall to soften the expanse
Garden Landscape Transformation
Garden Landscape Transformation
Crystal WoodsCrystal Woods
A Blend of rustic & contemporary design & materials used. Porcelain Slabs, Reclaimed Railway Sleepers, Real Turf, Slated Horizontal Fence and subtle change of levels. Some of the railway sleepers were stripped and sanded back and then coated with danish oil.
Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout
Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Arched topped gate with circular cutout and lattice top.
A Sense of Place
A Sense of Place
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
In keeping with the informal qualities of the property, mature trees and a carefully chosen plant palette compose the naturalistic setting.
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
DUMBO ROOF GARDEN MAKEOVER
DUMBO ROOF GARDEN MAKEOVER
Amber Freda Garden DesignAmber Freda Garden Design
Check out the spectacular views on this Brooklyn rooftop garden! Our design included a total makeover of a previously barren space, including replacing the dingy looking concrete pavers with ipe wood deck tiles. We also designed a custom L-shaped ipe bench with seats that lift up for storage and planters filled with soft grasses built into the back of the bench. The lush looking plantings in this garden are in a mix of ipe and fiberglass pots and include Tardiva hydrangeas, white multi-stem birch trees, Mexican feather grasses, boxwoods, angelonia, purple coneflower, and a weeping redbud tree. The planters are illuminated with LED low-voltage up-lights for a dramatic nighttime effect.
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignDig Your Garden Landscape Design
APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Finn P Photography
Nashville Estate
Nashville Estate
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography
Bluestone Naperville
Bluestone Naperville
KD LandscapeKD Landscape
The outdoor kitchen, dining area and upper level deck are all in a singular rhythm surrounded by beds of ground cover and perennials woven into the landscape.

Luxury Garden for Summer 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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