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Traditional Garden with Decomposed Granite Ideas and Designs

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Kirkland Charmer
Kirkland Charmer
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Three partially covered terraces provide ample room for relaxing and entertaining. French doors connect indoors with the outdoors.
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio
Van Zelst IncVan Zelst Inc
Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan
Serenity in the Berkeley Hills
Serenity in the Berkeley Hills
Garden ArchitectureGarden Architecture
Plant blocking
Plant blocking
Calvin Craig Landscaping Design-BuildCalvin Craig Landscaping Design-Build
Designed with Bay-Friendly landscaping principles to maximize ecological benefits to the environment.
Un jardín en la sierra
Un jardín en la sierra
Peonia JardinesPeonia Jardines
Laguna Lake Getaway
Laguna Lake Getaway
CFLD Landscape DesignCFLD Landscape Design
This odd corner that used to house old pots has new life as a cosy seating nook with dappled shade. Decomposed granite adds a pleasing crunch underfoot.
Habitat garden planted with Verbena liliacina, Artemesia and Leymus 'Canyon Prin
Habitat garden planted with Verbena liliacina, Artemesia and Leymus 'Canyon Prin
Satori Garden DesignSatori Garden Design
Arleen Ferrara
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.
Rear Yard Reno
Rear Yard Reno
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.
Our client hired us to renovate their yard that had an old patio that was installed incorrectly years previous. They wanted as maintenance free as possible but with a definite budget in mind. Lastly, they wanted to begin to grow a lot of vegetables at home and therefore wanted some raised cedar planters to suit their needs. We utilized rundle for the bedding areas and concrete edges for ease of maintaining the property in their retirement years. Great project!!
Mohawk Entry Parterre
Mohawk Entry Parterre
Prassas Landscape Studio LLCPrassas Landscape Studio LLC
The legs of the seatwall are at different distances from the fire pit, to allow
The legs of the seatwall are at different distances from the fire pit, to allow
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
verdancedesign
Newport Coast Mansion
Newport Coast Mansion
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
Interior Design By LoriDennis.com
Desert House
Desert House
Tuscany Builders and DesignTuscany Builders and Design
Gas fire pit perfect for your backyard gathering measures approximately 3 feet in diameter.
A Landscape Like a Sonnet
A Landscape Like a Sonnet
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
The portal view behind from behind the folly garden syncs with the circular openings of the benches.
Front Porch Living
Front Porch Living
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Laguna Lake Getaway
Laguna Lake Getaway
CFLD Landscape DesignCFLD Landscape Design
A new DG pathway replaces a tired lawn and connects two outdoor seating areas and a shady seating nook in the corner. The custom outdoor kitchen is shaded from the hot afternoon sun with a custom L-shaped pergola. A basalt water feature adds soothing sound and plant materials such as Dianella, Meyer Fern and Pittosporum add cool texture during hot summers.
Kirkland Charmer
Kirkland Charmer
Land2c Landscape ArchitectureLand2c Landscape Architecture
Land2c Off the kitchen/dining room is a table for four. It is a great spot for morning coffee. 3 flowing generously curved terraces unite the west side of the comfortable home. Sets of French doors open to the partially covered large terraces.
Peach tree planted among California native plants, Monardella and Salvia
Peach tree planted among California native plants, Monardella and Salvia
Satori Garden DesignSatori Garden Design
Arleen Ferrara
Hillside Terraces
Hillside Terraces
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Edger Landscape Design
Fairbanks Ranch Edible Garden
Fairbanks Ranch Edible Garden
Jackie and the BeanstalkJackie and the Beanstalk
This rosemary hedge attracts many beneficial insects to the garden. The bees will then pollinate the other fruits and vegetables which are growing nearby. The rich fragrance released when walking by remains in the air for quite some time.

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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