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Green Arbor
Green Arbor
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
This photo shows the Arbor blending, through good design, to a near by structure. The Arbor roof, without slate, was deliberately left in its natural state so as to give more credence to the main structure. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Reflexology Path
Reflexology Path
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
The Buddha welcomes you. Hide your hose in a decorative pot. Relax and enjoy Installation by Emerald Stone Masonry Photo by Janet Loughrey
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
detail of patio area
Shelley Lake Backyard
Shelley Lake Backyard
Pacific Garden DesignPacific Garden Design
Tucked away in a small subdivision, these homeowners have taken their builder-grade backyard and transformed it into a Japanese-inspired oasis. After the initial landscape design and construction by Pacific Garden Design, the homeowners have continued to craft an elegantly evolving landscape. A multi-level deck provides entertaining space as it steps down to the yard. A dry water feature anchors the corner of the yard, while a series of stone benches provide spots for quiet contemplation. The thriving garden area takes advantage of the southern exposure along one side of the yard and offers an opportunity for garden whimsy. Gravel pathways connect the space to the front yard and the natural area behind the property.
木立ちの家
木立ちの家
後藤亜貴建築設計事務所後藤亜貴建築設計事務所
Leucadia Raingarden
Leucadia Raingarden
Falling Waters LandscapeFalling Waters Landscape
Photo Cred. Dustin Ortiz
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
Meditation Garden
Meditation Garden
Derviss DesignDerviss Design
patio area
Balmain - Inner city garden
Balmain - Inner city garden
sticks and stones Landscape Designsticks and stones Landscape Design
Zen Nook
Zen Nook
The Mirror of ParadiseThe Mirror of Paradise
Aisian Inspired garden Sculpture
Aisian Inspired garden Sculpture
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Asian inspired garden in this Fort Lauderdale home. This is a meditative garden designed and installed by Matthew Giampietro
Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Outdoor Bathroom & Shower
Outdoor Bathroom & Shower
Full Circle Design & RemodelingFull Circle Design & Remodeling
Full Circle Design - Jeffrey Howard
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Arbors/Pergolas/Fences
Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley FarmBorealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm
Interior of the gardenFence finished out with my favorite grass and evergreen vine
Reflexology Path
Reflexology Path
EMERALD STONE MASONRY INC.EMERALD STONE MASONRY INC.
This stone path stimulates the senses both visually and physically. Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. Walking barefoot on this path stimulates those pressure points on the feet and is used as therapy at this Naturopathic Clinic. Design: Amy Whitworth, Plan-it-Earth designs; Christopher Randles, Emerald Stone Masonry. Photo: Christopher Randles
Japanese inspired city garden
Japanese inspired city garden
Ruth Bridgeman Garden DesignRuth Bridgeman Garden Design
Japanese inspired city garden planted in swathes of green with a granite gravel centre, copper rill fed by an antique lion head spout. Burnt cedar separate room with window set in fence to views beyond and minimal bamboo planting with ceramic planter.
桂の家
桂の家
ザウス株式会社（ZAUS Co.,Ltd）ザウス株式会社（ZAUS Co.,Ltd）
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Petunia, a Japanese Tea House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
We carved a level are into the hillside, defined by natural stone walls on two sides, to create a space for the 8' x 10' Tea House. A granite vessel is placed outside the entrance to the Tea House, to rinse your hands before entering. Glen Grayson, Architect
Tropical Front Yard
Tropical Front Yard
Beautify Your YardBeautify Your Yard
Shell Beach Woodland Stream
Shell Beach Woodland Stream
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
Closeup of the boulders and planting near the end of the stream. Notice how all the plants are nestled among the rocks as though they were there naturally: the Autumn Ferns, The Cinnamon Ferns, the Taro, the Japanese Maples, the Heuchera, the Pine, and more! Erik Jones

Small World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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