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Atherton Japanese Garden
Atherton Japanese Garden
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Ali Atri
East Haven
East Haven
WaterMark Coastal Homes, LLCWaterMark Coastal Homes, LLC
East Haven WaterMark Coastal Homes Beaufort County Premiere Home Builder Location: 8 Market #2 Beaufort, SC 29906
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Water Feature
Water Feature
NSD LandscapeNSD Landscape
Garden Pot Water Feature
Cohen Residence Entry Path
Cohen Residence Entry Path
RH Factor Landscape DesignRH Factor Landscape Design
View through the front gate. Architecture by NAA+A. photo by Ralph Smith
Keona at Ki Living Art
Keona at Ki Living Art
Ki Living ArtKi Living Art
I was using a new living wall system created by DIRTT called the Breathe Living Wall purchased through The Office Resource (TOR)
Dragon ouroboros pebble mosaic
Dragon ouroboros pebble mosaic
Seasons Garden Design LLCSeasons Garden Design LLC
Here is a closer view of the pebble mosaic. Each stone is set into mortar. The pattern is a dragon coiling around in a circle and 'eating' its tail. It is a multi-cultural symbol with several meanings, one of which is 'the circle of time'. The central circle is planted in thyme. This won a Sunset Garden Design award in their 2004 competition. Photo and design: Vanessa Gardner Nagel
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
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
A Modern Tropical Patio Garden
A Modern Tropical Patio Garden
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
© 2012 Glenna Partridge. All rights reserved.
Goodman Landscape Design
Goodman Landscape Design
Goodman Landscape DesignGoodman Landscape Design
GLD
Mill Valley Residence
Mill Valley Residence
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Wood bridge over waterfall. Barbara Ries Photography
Foxtail palm tree
Foxtail palm tree
UserUser
http://www.greenwindmillgardens.com/Palms-II.html
Carmel
Carmel
Robert Shuler DesignRobert Shuler Design
Asian garden / Japanese Maple
Stanford Garden
Stanford Garden
Richard KramerRichard Kramer
Secret Gardens of Sydney
Secret Gardens of Sydney
Secret GardensSecret Gardens
gravel courtyard
gravel courtyard
Huettl Landscape ArchitectureHuettl Landscape Architecture
Tropical Backyard
Tropical Backyard
Ami Saunders, MLAAmi Saunders, MLA
Small tropical Backyard
Small tropical Backyard
Green Team SolutionsGreen Team Solutions
Luc M. Limbourg

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.
Flugel 180 Straight Sliding Door Hardware
Flugel 180 Straight Sliding Door Hardware
Coastal GroupCoastal Group
Designed for interior and exterior doors up to 180kg. Flugel is an extremely versatile sliding door gear system, and uses components that can be utilized in both bifolding and straight sliding door configurations. Here we show components used in straight sliding doors doors. Perfect for medium / heavy duty internal & external timber doors from 35 - 68mm thick, Flugel has a panel capacity of 180kg for straight sliding doors with a maximum panel size height of 3000mm. Manufactured in the UK using 316 Marine Grade Stainless components, it provides high corrosion resistance enabling this hardware to be specified in commercial and coastal locations alike. Max door weight 180kg Panel thickness 35-68mm Max Panel Height 3000mm For more information please contact sales@coastal-group.com
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