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Side Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Mahogany Island #4
Mahogany Island #4
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Side yard raised garden
Side yard raised garden
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
This was an unused side yard. Perfect for a kitchen garden.
Peek-A-Boo to the backyard
Peek-A-Boo to the backyard
JLM ConstructionJLM Construction
Showcasing: *Custom fence with horizontal wood and steel beams *Ways to use plants as colorful pops to your yard instead of plants of one color *Layered planting with Acacia "Cousin Itt"s as ground cover, with vines and other plants to add contrast
Contemporary Coastal Garden Transformation in Aptos
Contemporary Coastal Garden Transformation in Aptos
Elemental Design GroupElemental Design Group
Contemporary black path light with carex meanders along decomposed granite path retained by Sonoma fieldstones.
Classic Coastal Garden
Classic Coastal Garden
Helix Green DesignsHelix Green Designs
Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, white bird of paradise and boxwood
Side Garden / Heritage Oak
Side Garden / Heritage Oak
Charles Di Piazza ArchitectureCharles Di Piazza Architecture
A generous garden is sheltered by a Heritage Live Oak Tree, and forms a close relationship with an adjacent Landscape also designed by Charles Di Piazza Architects.
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
These are decorative metal privacy panels placed on the side yard. We planted Podocarpus between for fillets and star jasmine vine to climb on them. Of course we put lights behind them to create a silhouette effect.
Internal
Internal
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Boxleaf Design, Inc.
Marion Brenner Photogrphy
Sideyard entry garden
Sideyard entry garden
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
The generous side yard on this corner lot was designed as another sitting and entertaining area off the side entry. The paving is decomposed granite and the patio blends into the new decomposed granite driveway and gate to the back yard
Estate garden with contemporary features
Estate garden with contemporary features
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Teton Ave.
Teton Ave.
The Good Plant, Inc.The Good Plant, Inc.
Country Hill
Country Hill
UserUser
Pathway connecting driveway to backyard surrounded by drought tolerant shrubs and grasses
Cottage Style with native plants
Cottage Style with native plants
Calvin Craig Landscaping Design-BuildCalvin Craig Landscaping Design-Build
Designed with Bay-Friendly landscaping principles to maximize ecological benefits to the environment.
After 07
After 07
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
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New Driveway Arbor and Garden Entry
New Driveway Arbor and Garden Entry
Dorthy Pautz Landscape ArchitectDorthy Pautz Landscape Architect
A new decomposed driveway was added to the corner lot and redwood fence with double gate in order to shade a parked car and park off street, but also allow the double gate to be opened and the small back yard extended into the large side yard for parties and entertaining.
Barrio Viejo Residence
Barrio Viejo Residence
Red Bark Design, LLCRed Bark Design, LLC
Red Bark Design, LLC
Dune House
Dune House
AcreAcre
Large monolithic architectural details are something we try and bring into all our projects, it’s these details that allow us to be looser with wilder with our planting palettes and for the outcome to still feel considered. In this case, the benches allowed us to terrace the site creating activated zones to higher use of the functionality. Photography by Derek Swalwell
Fire pit and putting green
Fire pit and putting green
Next Generation CapitalNext Generation Capital
Outdoor entertaining space with fire pit surrounded by decomposed granite seating area and artificial turf putting green. LED string lights for lighting, concrete curbing to define the spaces and walk on bark as ground cover.
Teton Ave.
Teton Ave.
The Good Plant, Inc.The Good Plant, Inc.
El Pomar Residence
El Pomar Residence
Andrew Goodwin DesignsAndrew Goodwin Designs

Side Garden with Decomposed Granite 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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