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Traditional Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape 2014 - 1 year after installation
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape 2014 - 1 year after installation
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
The decomposed-granite access path winds between apple trees to provide direct,
The decomposed-granite access path winds between apple trees to provide direct,
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
verdancedesign
Danville Backyard
Danville Backyard
Susan Friedman Landscape ArchitectureSusan Friedman Landscape Architecture
Drystack Calistoga retaining walls with built-in slab seating, and California Gold D.G. hillside pathways. Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' performing well into August. Photo credits: Tom Minczeski
Cherrywood Charmer - Custom Vegetable Garden
Cherrywood Charmer - Custom Vegetable Garden
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This custom keyhole raised veggie bed was installed in place of the owners' original in-ground veggie bed. Made from gorgeous red cedar with built-in trellis support, it is much more beautiful and more convenient and accessible than the original bed.
Arroyo springs in River Oaks
Arroyo springs in River Oaks
Nature's RealmNature's Realm
Natures Realm
Contempary Transitional Yard
Contempary Transitional Yard
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
耐震改修
耐震改修
有限会社　エム・アイ建築事務所有限会社　エム・アイ建築事務所
居間、ダイニング、応接間から眺められる中庭
Serenity in the Berkeley Hills
Serenity in the Berkeley Hills
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Internal
Internal
Boxleaf Design, Inc.Boxleaf Design, Inc.
Marion Brenner Photogrphy
Fairbanks Ranch Edible Garden
Fairbanks Ranch Edible Garden
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
You can see through the rebar grape arbor to this custom potting bench which has Soleri tiles embedded into a concrete top. It is so useful in a green of this size.
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito Hedgerow
Montecito LandscapeMontecito Landscape
Close up of the beautiful glazed pot from Eye of the Day GDC with a mature orange tree. The herbal border of lavender, sage, thyme, turkish bay, nepeta, teucrium, Shasta daisy, pentas and lemon verbena never disappoint.
Rock-Filled Rain Garden
Rock-Filled Rain Garden
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
This expansive, rock and riparian native-filled rain garden (aka bioswale) will drain quickly, refueling Sierra Madre's water independence.
Kirkland Charmer
Kirkland Charmer
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c The clients requested lawn and enjoy the borrowed view of the greenbelt. Many plants were included that can be cut for bouquets as requested.Three curved terraces with a center seating wall provide ample areas for entering guest and family.
Cherrywood Charmer - Custom Vegetable Garden
Cherrywood Charmer - Custom Vegetable Garden
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
This custom keyhole raised veggie bed was installed in place of the owners' original in-ground veggie bed. Made from gorgeous red cedar with built-in trellis support, it is much more beautiful and more convenient and accessible than the original bed.
Hillside Terraces
Hillside Terraces
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Arborvitae trees help define the central access stairs and pathway in this hillside backyard designed with a young family in mind. Edger Landscape Design
Mission Valley
Mission Valley
Coy Land TechsCoy Land Techs
Coy Land Techs created a butterfly garden that will also attract other pollinators. The goal of the project was successful on day one. The plants and color selection bring warmth to space.
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Urban Front Yard Re-Landscape
Landscape ConnectionLandscape Connection
Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
Serenity in the Berkeley Hills
Serenity in the Berkeley Hills
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Lawnless & Vibrant Full Yard Remodel
Lawnless & Vibrant Full Yard Remodel
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Bocce On The Green
Bocce On The Green
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Traditional Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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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