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Modern Retreat
Modern Retreat
Sweet Smiling LandscapesSweet Smiling Landscapes
This small suburban yard was filled by a large swimming pool. The homeowner is extremely sensitive to the sun so she decided to trade out the pool for this intimate garden space. When this client is not traveling, she is hosting visitors, watching friends’ dogs, or hanging out with her grandchildren. Our job was to create an inviting space that is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and kid- and dog-friendly. Using gravel, concrete pavers, and a simple planting plan consisting of Mediterranean-adaptive plants, we created this design to fit the mid-century home. The gravel allows for the absorption of rainwater while providing a space for kids and dog to romp and play. Olive trees help shade and cool the space, providing a cozy area to gather with friends. The minimalist plantings survive on very little irrigation and require little more than an hour or two of puttering in the garden per season to maintain.
Hawthorn | Front Garden | Landscape Design | Driveway re-design
Hawthorn | Front Garden | Landscape Design | Driveway re-design
Catnik Design StudioCatnik Design Studio
Jardin de campagne
Jardin de campagne
Sigmap-JardinSigmap-Jardin
Mid-Century Ranch Makeover
Mid-Century Ranch Makeover
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Detail shot of front yard
Page Road Residence
Page Road Residence
C2 | Studio Landscape ArchitectureC2 | Studio Landscape Architecture
A conceptual framework of long, straight lines anchors the landscape design for this proposed contemporary house set in a rural wetland environment. Against this datum, the site’s subtleties reveal themselves for interpretation and appreciation. The iconic element of a strong axial grass ‘runway’ serves both as a horizontal extrusion against which to read the natural topography and also as a platform for viewing the site’s wetlands. A monolithic retaining wall stratifies the entry area into a lower, private parking court and an upper, public one, which is further defined by a series of rough-hewn stone planters containing formal plantings of dogwoods. These planters break the plane of the retaining wall and extend to the ground, alluding to the substantial bedrock deposits that underlie much of the site. Stepped down from this plane is the fire pit terrace, nestled into the rocky structure of the site and offering views towards a vernal pond. Scott Carman
GIARDINO DELLE FARFALLE
GIARDINO DELLE FARFALLE
Gardening 9010- giardini a basso consumo idricoGardening 9010- giardini a basso consumo idrico
Blue House
Blue House
Arthur Excavating and ClearingArthur Excavating and Clearing
Westie World
Westie World
Susan Cohan GardensSusan Cohan Gardens
Kale interplanted with fountain grasses. Garden is in a raised steel bed in a landscape created for people and their dogs.
Our Work
Our Work
Action Lawn & Landscape, Inc.Action Lawn & Landscape, Inc.
Ocean Villas.
Ocean Villas.
FAM Landscape CompanyFAM Landscape Company
FAM
Un espacio moderno y práctico
Un espacio moderno y práctico
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
El Creador de Paisajes
Tarzana Mid-Century
Tarzana Mid-Century
Segal Shuart Landscape ArchitectsSegal Shuart Landscape Architects
Segal Shuart
Retaining wall
Retaining wall
from the ground up incfrom the ground up inc
marc rose
Inverloch Views
Inverloch Views
Peter Jackson DesignPeter Jackson Design
Brett Holmberg
Mallards Estate - Potager Garden
Mallards Estate - Potager Garden
UserUser
Carroll and Mullan StoneWork, Potager Garden. Schist monolith steps and pitched path, slate walls, dry stone. Hammer finished flat coping.
Jardín Zem en la montaña
Jardín Zem en la montaña
queiruga Paisajistasqueiruga Paisajistas
San Clemente Contemporary
San Clemente Contemporary
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
Our homeowners wanted to update their traditional landscape. We replaced thirsty grass in the front and backyards. We designed a retaining wall to level out the space and incorporated a water feature with a board formed concrete finish.
CEDAR
CEDAR
City Wide Fence CoCity Wide Fence Co
A.K. RIKKS
A.K. RIKKS
MeadowGreen GroupMeadowGreen Group
A.K. RIKKS Location: Grand Rapids, MI Scope: Design, Landscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Irrigation Installation Features: Cobblestone walks, courtyard with dry water feature, teak panels, sculpture garden, outdoor park & event space.
Design & Build, Property Maintenance
Design & Build, Property Maintenance
Putnam's LandscapingPutnam's Landscaping

Turquoise Garden with Gravel 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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