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Timber pergola seating
Timber pergola seating
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
Timber pergola with built-in seating
Auchenflower Garden
Auchenflower Garden
My VerandahMy Verandah
Johanna MacMinn
Hokulia
Hokulia
Three Roses InteriorsThree Roses Interiors
Exterior pre entry to main entry doors to residence.
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Yoga Meditation Garden
Yoga Meditation Garden
Hortus OasisHortus Oasis
Colorful glazed containers accumulated by the owner were arranged to provide an eye catching collection. www.hortusoasis.com
Stone staircase for Japanese-style home
Stone staircase for Japanese-style home
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Front Yard Tropical Landscape
Front Yard Tropical Landscape
JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.JK Design Custom Landscapes inc.
Mid sized front yard tropical lush landscaping and natural stone paver driveway, definitely adds curb appeal to this Palm Beach home.
入母屋風の家
入母屋風の家
伊佐ホームズ株式会社伊佐ホームズ株式会社
入母屋風住宅
日本の家
日本の家
伊佐ホームズ株式会社伊佐ホームズ株式会社
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Spacecrafting
庭の歴史を感じさせる古竹
庭の歴史を感じさせる古竹
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18型（古竹さらし竹）
住まいに近接するモミジでお庭に遠近感を。
住まいに近接するモミジでお庭に遠近感を。
造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】造園・庭造り専門店【新美園】
お住まいに近接したヤマモミジが、お庭を眺めた際に遠近間を強く感じさせます。うっそうとしたイメージを持たれやすい和庭ですが、こちらの様に明るく風通し良く仕上げる事が出来ます。
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
Stillhouse Bluff Residence
Arielle C. Schechter, AIAArielle C. Schechter, AIA
The front entry at dusk shows the exterior dining terrace to the left and the water garden to the right, separated by the natural stone entry path.Duffy Healey, photographer.
Sanibel British Colonial
Sanibel British Colonial
R.S. Walsh Landscaping, Inc.R.S. Walsh Landscaping, Inc.
This British Colonial theme new residence sits atop the ridgeline on the west end of Sanibel Island overlooking the Gulf. Carefully manicured dune and beach access offer breathtaking views from the main and upper patios of the residence to the beach and the sunset. A lush, tropical entry runs the length of each side property line from the road, along each side of the house, to the CCCL line and provides a dense privacy barrier from the beach access path along the east property line. Tropical bamboo, white bird of paradise, traveler palms, dwarf leaf clusia and relocated native trees and shrubs make up the dense buffer. In the front of the residence a specimen multi-stem Sylvester Date Palm anchors the center drive island while stately royal palms, foxtail palms and multi-stem adonidia palms accent the foundation of the residence. Curved coconut palms march down the driveway to the street. Individual theme gardens were created in the side yards which include a Moon Garden, Fruit Garden, Butterfly Garden, Wetland Garden, Tropical Garden and Bamboo Garden. Architectural garden elements include a Walpole garden gate, arbor and mail box with a custom house name sign attached. As one walks the many different specimen gardens, large concrete garden benches from Curry & Co. offer a place to pause while botanical plant label stakes indicate plant species and origin. A California style espalier wall with confederate jasmine vine softens the back side of the pool wall, which is visible upon the entrance to the garages and espalier on the pool side wall for trellis bougainvillea offer vertical elements to connect the house and the landscape with tropical vegetation and color. This ideal client had a specific idea for their property which we were able to visualize and bring to reality.
Front Yard Landscape
Front Yard Landscape
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Front yard landscape with black pebble gravel.
Kikue's Tea House
Kikue's Tea House
Forever RedwoodForever Redwood
Yes! A real traditional kikue's Tea House! The gorgeous, supremely flexible design takes you from complete privacy to a sun-filled open pavilion in seconds.
越後の苔
越後の苔
有限会社 三樹園有限会社 三樹園
Maui Plantation Residence
Maui Plantation Residence
Henderson Design GroupHenderson Design Group
Peter Medilek
Banyon
Banyon
Jilzart DesignJilzart Design
Frankfort, IL
Frankfort, IL
Statements in Stone INC of chicagolandStatements in Stone INC of chicagoland

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.
Hagler Dr
Hagler Dr
Landscape Design by James T. MengeLandscape Design by James T. Menge
James T. Menge
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