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Side Garden with Mulch Ideas and Designs

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Butte South
Butte South
Wagner & Company Landscape Construction & DesignWagner & Company Landscape Construction & Design
Fences
Fences
Creative Fences & DecksCreative Fences & Decks
Privacy from the street
Privacy from the street
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
A long trellis with arbor provides privacy for the sunken path around the house. People walking on the sidewalk would be able to see right into the house without it. Large round boulders create a natural retaining wall around this corner property Design by Amy Whitworth Photo by Amy Whitworth
Enclosed vegetable garden
Enclosed vegetable garden
Landsburg Landscape NurseryLandsburg Landscape Nursery
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest
Lore PattersonLore Patterson
The Herb Farm | Lore Patterson
Not Just a Side Yard
Not Just a Side Yard
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingWildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping
We transformed this unusable sloping side yard into a casual and modern outdoor living space. Complete with modern privacy fencing, fire bowl and an outdoor shower.
Residential Work
Residential Work
SOLscape, LLCSOLscape, LLC
New Home Landscape in Castle Pines, Colorado
New Home Landscape in Castle Pines, Colorado
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Add curb appeal with a welcoming entrance to your home! Hand chiseled Flagstone steps with stone path. Moss Rock Boulder settings.
Gill Playground - Garden Edging
Gill Playground - Garden Edging
GILL LANDSCAPESGILL LANDSCAPES
Residential Design
Residential Design
Sundance LandscapeSundance Landscape
Gallery
Gallery
Nichols HorticultureNichols Horticulture
Pedestrian Gates
Pedestrian Gates
Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Rudbeckia, echinacea, salvia and coreopsis are just some of the perennials in bloom outside the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Private Residence
Private Residence
Ream Design LLCReam Design LLC
Texas Attitude with French Chateau Dreams
Texas Attitude with French Chateau Dreams
Botalia DesignsBotalia Designs
Natalia Lopez de la Cruz
Herb garden
Herb garden
Earth Essence DesignsEarth Essence Designs
The Waterfall
The Waterfall
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
Our beautiful waterfall and garden completely transformed this space.
Modern Custom Backyard
Modern Custom Backyard
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
A quaint private garden sits to the side of the home surrounded with concrete pavers creating a fairytale lounging area.
Landscaping
Landscaping
Good Earth Water GardensGood Earth Water Gardens
This stack stone wall and dry creek bed creates visual interest and functionality for a down spout drain in this large mulch bed.
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
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

Side Garden with Mulch 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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