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Mrs V, Chennai
Mrs V, Chennai
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Japanese Tea House
Japanese Tea House
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
Photo of front side of Tea House. Building is all hand constructed using pegs. The building is designed using metaphysical principles and was constructed using exotic and local wood species. . Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Zen Inspired Garden, Bradley Stoke
Zen Inspired Garden, Bradley Stoke
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Katherine Roper
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Jones Residence
Jones Residence
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe
Classical Japanese Meets American Techno-Luxe
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Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape
Private Residence with Koi Pond -1
Private Residence with Koi Pond -1
Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLCEhrich & Ehrich Construction LLC
Naples, Florida Modern Private Residence
Naples, Florida Modern Private Residence
Harwick HomesHarwick Homes
Lori Hamilton Photography
Backyard Zen Garden
Backyard Zen Garden
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cc Houston Landscapes
Asian Fusion
Asian Fusion
Sander Design Landscape ArchitectureSander Design Landscape Architecture
John Loper
Fencing and Gates
Fencing and Gates
Prodigy DesignProdigy Design
Los Felize Entry Gate with an Asian twist!
Asian Style Entry Gate and Fence, Oakland, CA
Asian Style Entry Gate and Fence, Oakland, CA
Wolfe, Inc.Wolfe, Inc.
Jason DeAntonis
Residential Landscape Projects
Residential Landscape Projects
Landscape Images LtdLandscape Images Ltd
the bamboo is a clumping variety called Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata , Asian lemon bamboo. This variety is a clumper and you do not need to contain it, however, do allow an 8'by 10' area for its ultimate growth. Bamboo does require constant maintenance and you will need to do some research for the specific variety you choose. Once planted, it will become a beautiful focal point and add a stunning tropical accent. Photo Credit: Sherwood Cox
Cooparoo 3
Cooparoo 3
Utopia Landscape DesignUtopia Landscape Design
Daniel Lewin
Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence
Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence
Zen ArchitectZen Architect
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Beach Creek Apartments
Beach Creek Apartments
Waterwise BotanicalsWaterwise Botanicals
Our design team created a concept of a “Water-wise Tropical Paradise”, bursting with color, shiny textures, lush foliage, and small palm tree varieties. Turf was converted to garden beds, and low-volume, low-pressure drip irrigation was installed.
Beautiful Fences
Beautiful Fences
Kayu Canada Inc.Kayu Canada Inc.
Dark Red Meranti is the perfect choice when your looking for a mixture of light and dark. Supplied by Kayu Canada Inc.
Aquajoy portfolio
Aquajoy portfolio
Aquajoy Water Gardens LtdAquajoy Water Gardens Ltd
Aquajoy specialize in Water Gardens, pond cleaning, pond construction, pond maintenance and pond design in the London, Surrey, Sussex,Hants/Hampshire and Berkshire areas but can work generally anywhere in the South of England. Aquajoy's team are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer experience and can help you with any pond enquiry including, pond sealing, natural swimming pools and maintenance, swimming ponds, commercial waterfeatures, waterfeature servicing, garden pond maintenance, pond and koi pond fibre glassing, fish and koi health, pond cleaning, koi pond cleaning, garden fish ponds, pond repairs,fibreglass sealing of Koi ponds, pond plants, general pond maintenance and koi pond maintenance and servicing or anything related to ponds, water features and your garden feature.
Zen Rock Garden
Zen Rock Garden
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The garden is defined by a series of rock walls holding raised gardens beds and a winding pathway of gravel. Raised beds allow the plants to spill over into the path, working with the twisting trail to obscure a traveler’s view and create a sense of mystery around the bend. Japanense Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia

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.
Allendale NJ - Design-Outdoor Kitchen Patio and Outdoor Fireplace
Allendale NJ - Design-Outdoor Kitchen Patio and Outdoor Fireplace
Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming PoolsCipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools
The Allendale NJ outdoor kitchen design and custom outdoor fireplace showcases natural stone masonry with extraordinary detail. The seamless NJ landscape design showcases a timeless, luxury look.
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