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Whiltshire Manor House Guest Rooms
Whiltshire Manor House Guest Rooms
Steven Dance PhotographySteven Dance Photography
17th Century Whilshire Manor House garden. Phototgraphy by www.stevendance.com
River Garden Hampton Court
River Garden Hampton Court
Sustainable LandscapesSustainable Landscapes
External - Daytime
External - Daytime
Peter Mukherjee PhotographyPeter Mukherjee Photography
Photographed in the Summer for the owners, this image of historical Chenies Manor features their famous 'sunken garden' in its full glory.
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1930's Family Home
1930's Family Home
Alberts House LtdAlberts House Ltd
Best of Gallery
Best of Gallery
Pineapple InteriorsPineapple Interiors
Oaks Farm Cottage
Oaks Farm Cottage
Stephane Lustig Garden DesignStephane Lustig Garden Design
Saffron Tower
Saffron Tower
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Painted black timber elevation
Painted black timber elevation
Karen Parry ArchitectKaren Parry Architect
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Dorset Courtyard Garden
Fi Boyle Garden DesignFi Boyle Garden Design
Upper rear terrace is framed by a low stone wall. Borders set into the paving soften the hard landscaping.
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Marlborough
Marlborough
Sarah Jordan GardensSarah Jordan Gardens
Warm Welcome in Piedmont
Warm Welcome in Piedmont
Rock Paper Scissors Landscape Design BuildRock Paper Scissors Landscape Design Build
Garden Renovation & Makeovers Before and After - Kildare (Ireland)
Garden Renovation & Makeovers Before and After - Kildare (Ireland)
Tile MerchantTile Merchant
Eternal Grey porcelain slabs: the stand-out feature in his renovation, framing the entire garden and chosen to bring the bright, rustic warmth of Grecian architecture to his home. These outdoor paving slabs, which come in a wide range of colours and textures, are the perfect choice against the stark green of the grass and rich blue-greys of his shed and raised beds.
Colorful North-Facing Front Yard
Colorful North-Facing Front Yard
Nature's Perspective LandscapingNature's Perspective Landscaping
North-facing outdoor spaces are typically shady, but that doesn't mean you can't get anything to grow there. Here, a north-facing front yard bursts with spring color, with Japanese Maples, Azaleas and spring-flowering daffodils. In the forefront, summer-blooming Globe Alliums and Shrub Roses, situated in a sunnier spot, will continue the colorful display when summer arrives.
Family Garden in Putney
Family Garden in Putney
Ruth Willmott AssociatesRuth Willmott Associates
Ruth Willmott
SGD Awards 2014
SGD Awards 2014
Society of Garden Designers (SGD)Society of Garden Designers (SGD)
Garden designed by Debbie Roberts MSGD of Acres Wild. Winner of the SGD International Award 2014
West Norwood Family Garden
West Norwood Family Garden
Tracey Parker Landscape Design LtdTracey Parker Landscape Design Ltd
This family garden was redesigned to gives a sense of space for both adults and children at the same time the clients were extending their home. The view of the garden was enhanced by an oversized picture window from the kitchen onto the garden. This informed the design of the iroko pergola which has a BBQ area to catch the evening sun. The wood was stained to match the picture window allowing continuity between the house and garden. Existing roses were relocated to climb the uprights and a Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Charles Lamont’ was planted immediately outside the window to give floral impact during the winter months which it did beautifully in its first year. The Kiwi clients desired a lot of evergreen structure which helped to define areas. Designboard ‘Greenwich’ was specified to lighten the shaded terrace and provide a long-lasting, low-maintenance surface. The front garden was also reorganised to give it some clarity of design with a Kiwi sense of welcome. The kitchen was featured in Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms magazine, March 2019, if you would like to see more.
Countryside Garden Design
Countryside Garden Design
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Decking level with inside the house - Surbiton
Bright Green GardenBright Green Garden
Low light reflecting off the house.

Garden 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.
Shady Town Garden
Shady Town Garden
Jilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden DesignJilayne Rickards Contemporary Garden Design
Small shady town garden design that encloses the small space. Unusual artefacts provide highlights and planting is woodland in style. Making use of existing plants, I added shrubs, perennials, bulbs and ferns for year round planting interest.
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