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Lake Madison Properties
Lake Madison Properties
Oakridge Nursery & LandscapingOakridge Nursery & Landscaping
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area
Landscape Projects, Inc.Landscape Projects, Inc.
An entrance garden to the vegetable garden, from the side yard, in late summer.© Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.
Fred's Garden
Fred's Garden
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Tamara Alvarez
Adventure Garden
Adventure Garden
Christy Webber LandscapesChristy Webber Landscapes
When asked to design a beautiful landscape that functions for all ages and occasions, yet doubles as a natural adventure playground - in the heart of Chicago - you might be forgiven for taking a deep gulp. But that’s exactly what we did. In this picture, you get a framed glimpse of the adventure, with a winding woodland path taking you over the frog guarded pond’s stepping stones, through the rustic serpentine wall, and into the formal lawn clearing beyond. Did we mention that this is the only way to get there?
Love-on-the-Rocks
Love-on-the-Rocks
Rusnak Gallant Ltd.Rusnak Gallant Ltd.
Photos by Josh Leslie
New Castle House
New Castle House
Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsLankford Associates Landscape Architects
This curvilinear grass path creates a sense of mystery and interest to the front yard of this contemporary home in Newcastle, WA.
Salmon Bay Residence
Salmon Bay Residence
Richard Hartlage Land MorphologyRichard Hartlage Land Morphology
Lawn Steps
Lawn Steps
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free Quote A slight hill in the yard can be an opportunity to respond with an unusual action. These steps gracefully terrace from top to bottom with lawn treads in between. The hill becomes the steps and the steps become the hill as form and function marry up in an unforgettable merge. Long and graceful, these steps are soft and flow easy without intrusion or expensive cost. Photographs by Linda Oyama Bryan
Porte-cochere
Porte-cochere
Grove Hill FarmGrove Hill Farm
Farmhouse Stone Steps - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Stone Steps - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Lannon stone outcropping steps lead you into the backyard from the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Beach Classic
Beach Classic
KHE Construction CorporationKHE Construction Corporation
Custom fencing makes a stunning entrance to the backyard pavilion. Reynolds Landscaping, Images by Graphicus 14, Houzz Photographer.
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Northwest Indiana Marshall Residence
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
One-of-a-kind and other very rare plants are around every corner. The view from any angle offers something new and interesting. The property is a constant work in progress as planting beds and landscape installations are in constant ebb and flow.
The Swiss Army Jewel Box
The Swiss Army Jewel Box
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.
Prairie Hills Contemporary Project
Prairie Hills Contemporary Project
Landscape Garden CentersLandscape Garden Centers
This beautiful home features a wide stone pathway to the front door, stone retaining walls wrapped around the sides of the house, a large bermed planting bed near the u-shaped driveway for added privacy, a curved paver path leading to the backyard with a large entertainment space and gas fire pit, softened with planting beds. Drainage in the backyard was an issue, so a dry creek bed was built to divert water away from the house's foundation.
Bristol Historic Home-Plantings
Bristol Historic Home-Plantings
Bradford Associates, LLCBradford Associates, LLC
Plantings under the shade of a large elm tree add color and texture to the flagstone garden path.
Milton Residence
Milton Residence
a Blade of Grassa Blade of Grass
Photo by Pete Cadieux
Our Work
Our Work
Hardwall Outdoor LivingHardwall Outdoor Living
Lakeside Cottage
Lakeside Cottage
Landscape Renovations, Inc.Landscape Renovations, Inc.
Freestone Estate Planting
Freestone Estate Planting
Geared for Growing Landscape ServicesGeared for Growing Landscape Services
Antique Granite Wall Freestanding 2-sided acts as a fence
Antique Granite Wall Freestanding 2-sided acts as a fence
Landscapes by Tom LLCLandscapes by Tom LLC
This 6' + high Wall is 'freestanding', i.e. it is finished on both sides and does not retain any soil. It acts as a noise barrier / privacy fence from the back yard living space to the noisy street. It is made of reclaimed antique granite

Premium 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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