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Princeton Contemporary
Princeton Contemporary
Ronni Hock Garden & LandscapeRonni Hock Garden & Landscape
Iron Fences
Iron Fences
Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLCCustom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC
Cross Country Greenhouses
Cross Country Greenhouses
BC Greenhouse Builders LtdBC Greenhouse Builders Ltd
This Cape Cod style greenhouse is 12x20 feet. The unique foundation and decorative cresting give it a beautiful look, and it is used as a sitting room with a view of the ocean.
The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
The edible garden / Garden for a London chef
Barbara Samitier GardensBarbara Samitier Gardens
Anna Batchelor
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
Custom water feature next to hillside and native plantings
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Walling
Walling
Through The Garden, Inc.Through The Garden, Inc.
This wall serves to break up the flat space of this patio and also introduce a dynamic element of a water fountain. The modern fountain projects outward toward the patio space, adding interest to the patio.
Ivy Street
Ivy Street
Garden StoriesGarden Stories
A small urban garden was the setting for a dense planting design. The landscape is very low-maintenance, using drought-tolerant plants, and narrow trees to maximize the useable space.
Outdoor Fountain
Outdoor Fountain
Marcelle Guilbeau, Interior DesignerMarcelle Guilbeau, Interior Designer
Landscaping
Landscaping
Designing Women Interiors LLCDesigning Women Interiors LLC
Spring bloom for a fairly drought tolerant landscape with roses and other perennials.
Rossmoyne Project
Rossmoyne Project
UserUser
The interaction between the alfresco area and the garden - Photo: Julian Taylor
Los Altos Hills
Los Altos Hills
April Philips Design WorksApril Philips Design Works
The Spa, spa deck, water feature and greenwall.
Gardens
Gardens
LandZen Landscape Design & ConstructionLandZen Landscape Design & Construction
Landscape Makeover – Wicker Park, Chicago
Landscape Makeover – Wicker Park, Chicago
Urban Rooftops LLCUrban Rooftops LLC
Outdoor bathroom and retreat
Outdoor bathroom and retreat
Fusion Landscape Design LimitedFusion Landscape Design Limited
Outdoor bathroom and meditation/yoga area. This is a tiny space with a sense of enclosure and privacy. Two of the walls being zincalume corrugated iron and the others old recycled railway sleepers. The ground cover plantings are a combination of lawn camomile, assorted thymes and purple sage creating a fragrant walk to both the bath and the yoga /meditation platform. Various mints and rosemary which are planted on the perimeter mixed in with subtropical plants are also for picking and adding to the bath water. A brugmansia and frangipani have also been planted for their fragrance. There is also a small self contained water feature in one corner. The bath is plumbed into the house water system so many hours can be spent luxuriating in the deep cast iron, claw foot bath.
Castlebar Road, Ealing
Castlebar Road, Ealing
Bayswater InteriorsBayswater Interiors
Courtyard with stainless steel water feature. Bay trees and Box balls to provide structure with some lavender to soften the scheme and to provide additional colour and fragrance. Photo - Courtesy of KFH Ealing
Bulimba Courtyard
Bulimba Courtyard
The Distinctive GardenerThe Distinctive Gardener
Thye new courtyard, low rendered block wall tropical planting, artificial turf, make this a very easy to care for courtyard.
Cara Cara Hollywood
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCHOVERARCH
Night time photo of the shared backyard space for the bungalows
Stainless water fountain
Stainless water fountain
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Office Cottage and Deck
Office Cottage and Deck
Ian Moore DesignIan Moore Design
Ian Moore
Low Maintenance Front Yard with Synthetic Grass & Rundle Rocks
Low Maintenance Front Yard with Synthetic Grass & Rundle Rocks
SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living SpacesSOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces

Small 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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