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World-Inspired Garden Ideas and Designs

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Casey Key beachfront home
ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & DesignArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design
Loralei Hurlock
Hewitt
Hewitt
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Craig de Necker - The Friendly Plant (Pty) Ltd
Asian-Inspired Front & Side Yard Landscaping in Chicago
Asian-Inspired Front & Side Yard Landscaping in Chicago
4 Seasons Painting & Landscaping4 Seasons Painting & Landscaping
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Contemporary eclectic Japanese inspired garden
Contemporary eclectic Japanese inspired garden
Tim Smith Garden DesignTim Smith Garden Design
Japanese inspired woodland garden with a flagstone patio, stainless steel chaise by metal artist Freddy DeShon, fencing made of stone, metal, and recycled wood, a shed made of recycled materials, and various specimen plantings and ground covers. Photo by Jason Maris
Japanese Garden, Contemporary Garden, California Garden
Japanese Garden, Contemporary Garden, California Garden
Bio Friendly GardensBio Friendly Gardens
contemporary gardens
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.
Veranda
Veranda
San Diego Cable RailingsSan Diego Cable Railings
Wood framed cable kit. Clean open view Steve Sherritt--San Diego Cable Railings
Asian Garden / Japanese Garden
Asian Garden / Japanese Garden
Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.
Here is a night time photo of an Asian / Japanese Garden we installed recently. Highlighted here in this photo is a weeping Japanese Maple, a pagoda that we lit up from the inside, some rock accents and some bamboo. The lighting we used was the Design Pro LED line by Kichler. Photo by Jim Lewis of Lewis Landscape Services, Inc. - Portland Oregon
Livin' Cheap in Baja
Livin' Cheap in Baja
Golden Gate Palms and ExoticsGolden Gate Palms and Exotics
This is a shot of Gary's 2006 Livin' Cheap in Baja San Francisco Garden Show exhibit reconstructed at our Richmond nursery. You can come down and see it for yourself!
Atherton Japanese Garden
Atherton Japanese Garden
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Ali Atri
Atherton Japanese Garden
Atherton Japanese Garden
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Ali Atri
Miramar Bungalow
Miramar Bungalow
FivedotFivedot
A bungalow containing a bedroom, sitting room, kitchenette and two bathrooms. This project provides on site housing for the owner of a construction firm and guest quarters when he is not on site. The project uses thickened side walls and glazed end walls to blur the border between inside and outside. The large deck and overhanging roof allow outdoor enjoyment in the hot and wet climate of Costa Rica. Integrated stacked stone site walls tie the building into the site while the raised deck frames the expansive views down the valley.
Indonesian-Inspired Pergola
Indonesian-Inspired Pergola
Clemens & Associates Inc.Clemens & Associates Inc.
Photo Credit: Lee Anne White
Rain Gardens
Rain Gardens
Plan-it Earth DesignPlan-it Earth Design
Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Apogee Landscapes www.apogeelandscapes.com
Carmel
Carmel
Robert Shuler DesignRobert Shuler Design
Asian garden / Japanese Maple
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
The clients had built a magnificent Italianate 'villa' with spectacular views of the Santa Barbara coastline. They had assembled an impressive array of garden objects from around the world which were to be incorporated into the gardens. But the challenges were numerous. Object scale had to carefully managed in this 40 foot by 80 foot space -- The statuary, hardscape elements, and fountains were carefully separated throughout the landscape, in order to de-emphasize the disparate sizes. Objects included a six-foot high Buddha, a 12" high prayer bell, and a massive 1,500 pound stone urn. Additionally, spectacular tree specimens were chosen and carefully placed to provide a counterweight to the other objects in the garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape, Santa Barbara Contractors Association
Asian Contemporary
Asian Contemporary
Pacific Ridge Landscapes LtdPacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd
Merle Kroeker
Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Asian garden with out cropping of stone and Mazus as a ground cover/carpet.
A Modern Tropical Patio Garden
A Modern Tropical Patio Garden
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
A grouping of large pots with tropical plantings. The garden is in the False creek area of Vancouver. © 2012 Glenna Partridge. All rights reserved.

World-Inspired 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.
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure, landscape architect
Charles McClure - Professional Site PlanningCharles McClure - Professional Site Planning
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