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World-Inspired Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Pool Buffer
Backyard Pool Buffer
Construction Landscape, LLC.Construction Landscape, LLC.
Vero Beach backyard tropical palm tree buffer. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
Pot Design
Pot Design
Urban Eco Design, Inc. LandscapingUrban Eco Design, Inc. Landscaping
Backyard ambiance
Backyard ambiance
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of JacksonvilleOutdoor Lighting Perspectives of Jacksonville
Shadow created by spot on a crane statue against the oka tree. Photo by Jim Gann
Welcoming Water
Welcoming Water
Gardening AngelGardening Angel
All dressed up for a wedding. We took a lovely entry and updated it with a landscape full of color and the soothing sounds of water. The first photo shown in the project is the design created in Photoshop. This gives the client an idea of how the finished project should look once the landscape matures. We used a simple color scheme of red, orange, yellow and white to compliment the house and walkway. The containers are Vietnamese pottery converted or plumbed into water vessels. The are positioned over an underground reservoir where the water spills through a rock bed and is recirculated through the pottery.
Hokulia
Hokulia
Three Roses InteriorsThree Roses Interiors
Exterior pre entry to main entry doors to residence.
living walls
living walls
Tucan ArtsTucan Arts
Colorful Curb Appeal in a Boca Raton Landscape
Colorful Curb Appeal in a Boca Raton Landscape
UserUser
This Boca Raton landscape features the very best of tropical color by Pamela Crawford. See over 1000 images of Pamela's work at www.pamela-crawford.com. She services include designing landscapes and outdoor living areas in Palm Beach County, FL.
Bunce Residence
Bunce Residence
Personal Touch LandscapePersonal Touch Landscape
Rue Group, Inc.
Rue Group, Inc.
Rue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape ArchitectRue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape Architect
A beautiful home was surrounded by an old and poorly laid out landscape before our firm was called in to evaluate ways to re-organize the spaces and pull the whole look together for the rich and refined tastes of this client. Today they are proud to entertain at poolside where there is now enough space to have over-flowing parties. A vine covered custom wood lattice arbor successfully hides the side of the garage while creating a stunning focal point at the shallow end of the pool. An intimate courtyard garden is just a step outside the Master Bedroom where the sounds of the central water fountain can be heard throughout the house and lush plantings, cobblestone paving and low iron rail accents transport you to New Orleans. The front yard and stone entry now truly reflect this home’s incredible interior and a charming rose garden, that was once an unused lawn area, leads to a secret garden.
Zen Oasis
Zen Oasis
FALLING WATER DESIGNSFALLING WATER DESIGNS
和風庭園の趣を引き立てるこだわり竹の美しさ
和風庭園の趣を引き立てるこだわり竹の美しさ
株式会社タカショー株式会社タカショー
使用商品：エバー16型（趣ゴマ竹）
Genord Residence
Genord Residence
PARADELO BURGESS DESIGN STUDIO LLCPARADELO BURGESS DESIGN STUDIO LLC
Residential
Residential
G Brown DesignG Brown Design
Natural Stone waterfall, bridge and pond
Natural Stone waterfall, bridge and pond
Kona Land And Water EscapeKona Land And Water Escape
japanische Gartengestaltung eines privaten Gartens in Bremerhaven
japanische Gartengestaltung eines privaten Gartens in Bremerhaven
UserUser
japanische Gartengestaltung auf hohem Niveau in Bremerhaven, Dr. Wolfgang Hess
Landscaping & Mulch General Contractor Long Valley NJ
Landscaping & Mulch General Contractor Long Valley NJ
G.C.W General Contractor Roofing & RemodelingG.C.W General Contractor Roofing & Remodeling
GCW Landscaping & General Contractor believes there are two very essential requirements involved in a landscape installation: A highly trained professional labor force and the use of the best materials for each and every project. For our clients this translates into the high efficiency and top value of the complete installation. By using the best materials and labor available we ensure our clients are receiving the highest value of their investment as well as minimizing the need for replacements and future repairs.
Florida Residential Landscape
Florida Residential Landscape
Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.
Mike Flaugh
Frame For A Garden
Frame For A Garden
Garden Structures & MoreGarden Structures & More
A relaxing setting. Yes?
Naples Reserve Tropical Landscape
Naples Reserve Tropical Landscape
Custom Outdoor CreationsCustom Outdoor Creations
Front yard design in Naples Reserve with modern tropical plants lined with a Mexican beach pebble border. Included larger bromeliads, bird of paradise with multiple blooms, multiple 14' foxtail palms, an agave, red ti, foxtail ferns and mammy crotons. This design is supposed to look full after plants mature.
Oliver Residence
Oliver Residence
JZMK PartnersJZMK Partners

World-Inspired Formal Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired front garden design.

How should I design my world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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