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Pergola for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Shea Homes - Reserves at Story Rock
Shea Homes - Reserves at Story Rock
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Consult with our designers today by calling (480) 777-9305.
Southeast Supplements
Southeast Supplements
G&S Contracting, LLCG&S Contracting, LLC
Avian Meadows
Avian Meadows
Outdoor Homes LLCOutdoor Homes LLC
Pollinator Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Kleiner verwunschener Garten
Kleiner verwunschener Garten
Martin Mauter Garten- und LandschaftsbauMartin Mauter Garten- und Landschaftsbau
Romantischer Garten
Romantischer Garten
Niedermaier Gärten & FreiräumeNiedermaier Gärten & Freiräume
Project | Russet
Project | Russet
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Lytton Park - Spacious Backyard
Lytton Park - Spacious Backyard
Infinite Possibilities Landscape & DesignInfinite Possibilities Landscape & Design
Розовое пробуждение
Розовое пробуждение
Евгения Кузуб I Kuzub StudioЕвгения Кузуб I Kuzub Studio
Wide shallow garden
Wide shallow garden
Neil Jones DesignNeil Jones Design
A striking contemporary outdoor space to make the most of this wide, shallow garden with strong connections with the house. The design approach provides three key spaces across the width of the plot for outside dining and covered lounge seating; feature seating to act as a focal point; and formal lawn for flexible use. The garden features red accents in the pots and furniture, reflecting the interior design and a metal lourved furniture ensures the outdoor space can be enjoyed in all weathers.
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Rosewood Highlands at Story Rock Residence 6
Creative EnvironmentsCreative Environments
We provide award-winning pool, spa, landscape design, and construction services. Consult with our designers today by calling (480) 777-9305.
A Tranquil Place, Essex
A Tranquil Place, Essex
Jon Gower Garden DesignJon Gower Garden Design
Contemporary Garden Design
Whole house refurbishment and extension of Edwardian House in Bristol
Whole house refurbishment and extension of Edwardian House in Bristol
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
This Edwardian house in Redland has been refurbished from top to bottom. The 1970s decor has been replaced with a contemporary and slightly eclectic design concept. The house has been extended with a full width extension to create a light and airy dining room which connects the house with the garden via triple sliding doors. The smaller timber clad extension houses the utility room. The garden has been split into three zones: the lawn, the patio and the play zone. An oak pergola frames the patio seating area.
Santa Cruz Sustainable
Santa Cruz Sustainable
K & D Landscaping, Inc.K & D Landscaping, Inc.
Residential home in Santa Cruz, CA This stunning front and backyard project was so much fun! The plethora of K&D's scope of work included: smooth finished concrete walls, multiple styles of horizontal redwood fencing, smooth finished concrete stepping stones, bands, steps & pathways, paver patio & driveway, artificial turf, TimberTech stairs & decks, TimberTech custom bench with storage, shower wall with bike washing station, custom concrete fountain, poured-in-place fire pit, pour-in-place half circle bench with sloped back rest, metal pergola, low voltage lighting, planting and irrigation! (*Adorable cat not included)
Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project
Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project
London Essex Outdoor LivingLondon Essex Outdoor Living
View of the finished project with both main elements in shot.
Brentwood Beauty
Brentwood Beauty
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Pheasant Village
Pheasant Village
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
Stradella
Stradella
Pasetta StudiosPasetta Studios
Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project
Outdoor Kitchen, Swim Spa & Pergola Project
London Essex Outdoor LivingLondon Essex Outdoor Living
Client's swim spa surrounded by millboard decking to create an outdoor area for swimming and relaxing in the sun.

Pergola 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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