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Victorian Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

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Formal English Garden
Formal English Garden
Rosborough Partners Inc.Rosborough Partners Inc.
Dreamy garden to let your mind get lost...
Berkeley xeriscape
Berkeley xeriscape
Alford's LandscapingAlford's Landscaping
Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California
Victorian Pool House, Atherton, California
John Malick & AssociatesJohn Malick & Associates
Victorian Pool House Architect: John Malick & Associates Photograph by Jeannie O'Connor
Modern Rustic Sagaponack
Modern Rustic Sagaponack
Davis Landscape Design LLCDavis Landscape Design LLC
Cosmos Field
Victorian 4th Avenue Colorful Water Wise Front Yard
Victorian 4th Avenue Colorful Water Wise Front Yard
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This is the second project designed and executed for this client. They wanted a colorful water wise landscape that would be low maintenance. Designer had to replace the crumbling retaining wall and build new steps and a walk way. Many colorful, water wise plants were used. Rick Laughlin, APLD
E5 Courtyard
E5 Courtyard
Sarah Kay Garden DesignSarah Kay Garden Design
This awkwardly shaped North facing East London courtyard has been transformed into a low maintenance space for entertaining and relaxation.
New 'Old Style Garden' in Isle of Wight County, VA
New 'Old Style Garden' in Isle of Wight County, VA
Nottoway GardenersNottoway Gardeners
Garden under construction, notice irrigation hose installed and base stone in place for gravel path.
Landscaping Ideas
Landscaping Ideas
Buechel Stone CorpBuechel Stone Corp
This retaining wall uses Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Random Boulders to enhance it's natural surroundings. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Ra....
Village Victorian
Village Victorian
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Brick walk and lavender hedge. First year of planting.
Style and grace
Style and grace
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
Blending old with new. Yorkstone bullnose paving, bespoke railings and handrail, Victorian tiles, larch cladding and modern planting. In this small front garden in Greenwich we have used the soft yorkstone to blend with the old london brick of the house contrasting geometric pattern Victorian replica tiles all softened with a simple mix of planting to create a wonderful entrance to this lovely home and an additional basement seating area to catch the late afternoon sun.
Artfully Accessible, West Sussex
Artfully Accessible, West Sussex
Acres WildAcres Wild
Accessible Family Garden, West Sussex, UK
Harrod Horticultural Kitchen Garden
Harrod Horticultural Kitchen Garden
Harrod HorticulturalHarrod Horticultural
Designed by RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner Tom Hoblyn for Harrod Horticultural MD Stephanie Harrod back in 2005. Stephanie’s Kitchen Garden was set up primarily to trial various methods of growing fruit and vegetables and to share the knowledge gained with our customers. It has also given us the opportunity to develop and manufacture products to enable us to successfully grow flavour packed fruit and vegetables.
Macpherson Place
Macpherson Place
Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden DesignHunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design
INVERNESS RD
INVERNESS RD
LunnScapeLunnScape
Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures. Our landscape combines plants with different textures to create an intriguing natural effect.
Village Victorian
Village Victorian
Kerry Lewis Landscape ArchitectureKerry Lewis Landscape Architecture
Victorian lead urns complement the brick herringbone path.
Victorian Aspen Residence
Victorian Aspen Residence
GOOD EARTH LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCEGOOD EARTH LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE
Photo by Seth Beckton
Robison Residence - New Orleans Style Courtyard
Robison Residence - New Orleans Style Courtyard
ZODEGA | TISZODEGA | TIS
This is a very small space that measures approximately 20x14 feet and gets very little sunlight. The client is from New Orleans where they still maintain a house and wanted something that would remind them of home so we went with a contemporary take on the New Orleans-style courtyard. This space was unused and the landscape died as a result of poor soil conditions, poor drainage and heavy shade long before we took on the project. Our mission was to 1) Invite the homeowner into a space they were familiar and comfortable with, and 2) Involve all of their senses (aesthetics for the eyes, water fountain for the ears, fragrant flowers and herbs for the nose). This picture is the left side of this outdoor living space which features a refurbished fountain. The client had this fountain laying in the corner of the courtyard, broken and forgotten. We had a specialist restore it and give it the patina that creates the sort of character you would expect from a New Orleans style courtyard. Again, this is a very small area that was unused and is now a permanent and regular part of this client's daily living.
N16 Victorian Front Garden
N16 Victorian Front Garden
Sarah Kay Garden DesignSarah Kay Garden Design
The Victorian styling details of this Stoke Newington front garden perfectly complement the double fronted house architecture.
Victorian 4th Avenue Colorful Water Wise Front Yard
Victorian 4th Avenue Colorful Water Wise Front Yard
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.
This is the second project designed and executed for this client. They wanted a colorful water wise landscape that would be low maintenance. Designer had to replace the crumbling retaining wall and build new steps and a walk way. Many colorful, water wise plants were used. Rick Laughlin, APLD
Style and grace
Style and grace
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
Blending old with new. Yorkstone bullnose paving, bespoke railings and handrail, Victorian tiles, larch cladding and modern planting. In this small front garden in Greenwich we have used the soft yorkstone to blend with the old london brick of the house contrasting geometric pattern Victorian replica tiles all softened with a simple mix of planting to create a wonderful entrance to this lovely home and an additional basement seating area to catch the late afternoon sun.

Victorian Garden for Summer Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian front garden design.

How should I design my victorian 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 victorian 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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