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Scandinavian Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Finn P Photography
ЛЕС 1/2
ЛЕС 1/2
Наталья Соловьева / InteriotoНаталья Соловьева / Interioto
Scandinavian yard at the beach
Scandinavian yard at the beach
Sarita Landscape IncSarita Landscape Inc
Scandinavian yard built on a slight slope with sandy soil. A concrete driveway was poured with dark grey concrete and white gravel. It includes a small grass play area, planters made out of CorTen steen, a wood deck entrance and a succulent wall.
Cobham
Cobham
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
We were asked to design and plant the driveway and gardens surrounding a substantial period property in Cobham. Our Scandinavian clients wanted a soft and natural look to the planting. We used long flowering shrubs and perennials to extend the season of flower, and combined them with a mix of beautifully textured evergreen plants to give year-round structure. We also mixed in a range of grasses for movement which also give a more contemporary look.
Frühsommeraspekt Staudenpflanzung mit Zierlauch
Frühsommeraspekt Staudenpflanzung mit Zierlauch
Gartendesign HomannGartendesign Homann
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
Like all projects this garden had a budget, we prefer to call this “An Investment”. The best place to start is with a design and materials specification. It’s at this point we can offer an accurate quotation and show off exactly what we can achieve within the budget.
Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor Rugs
WovenWoven
Skandinavisk Have
Skandinavisk Have
Oak Studded Hills - Frontyard Terrace
Oak Studded Hills - Frontyard Terrace
Califia EcodesignCalifia Ecodesign
Working with protected California Live Oaks to construct big liveable outdoor spaces for a home-schooled family of 5
Sky Hills
Sky Hills
A.Postavnin Landscape & Garden DesignA.Postavnin Landscape & Garden Design
Проект жилого дома в с/т "Текстильщик" под Минском
Проект жилого дома в с/т "Текстильщик" под Минском
Kvartira17Kvartira17
Архитектор: Елена Гузова
Рощино
Рощино
UserUser
Нам досталась лесная территория 50 соток с очень красивым домом, спроектированным итальянским архитектором. На участке было выполнено мощение и посеен газон. Хозяева хотят облагородить отдельно зоны огорода и бани. Баня была заглублена в землю так, что была видна в основном крыша. Мы выполнили склоны в виде роккария. Огород мы выполнили модульным в стиле аптекарский сад. Все работы выполнили специалисты ландшафтной компании "Виста"
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton
Artisan LandscapesArtisan Landscapes
Finn P Photography
Cobham
Cobham
The London Gardener LtdThe London Gardener Ltd
We were asked to design and plant the driveway and gardens surrounding a substantial period property in Cobham. Our Scandinavian clients wanted a soft and natural look to the planting. We used long flowering shrubs and perennials to extend the season of flower, and combined them with a mix of beautifully textured evergreen plants to give year-round structure. We also mixed in a range of grasses for movement which also give a more contemporary look.
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Designing a Garden within budget in Chalfont
Karl Harrison Landscapes LtdKarl Harrison Landscapes Ltd
Like all projects this garden had a budget, we prefer to call this “An Investment”. The best place to start is with a design and materials specification. It’s at this point we can offer an accurate quotation and show off exactly what we can achieve within the budget.
Aufnahme der Architektur in der Gartengestaltung
Aufnahme der Architektur in der Gartengestaltung
Gartendesign HomannGartendesign Homann
Projekt: Silverdal I
Projekt: Silverdal I
Bengtsson DesignBengtsson Design
Eva Bengtsson
Белый танец
Белый танец
NB-GARDENNB-GARDEN
Борисова Наталья, Корнеев Евгений
Sky Hills
Sky Hills
A.Postavnin Landscape & Garden DesignA.Postavnin Landscape & Garden Design
Участок в Сестрорецке
Участок в Сестрорецке
DEREVO PARKDEREVO PARK

Scandinavian Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian front garden design.

How should I design my Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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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