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College Crescent
College Crescent
John Davies LandscapeJohn Davies Landscape
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Japanese Courtyard Garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
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Zen Inspired Garden, Bradley Stoke
Zen Inspired Garden, Bradley Stoke
Katherine Roper Landscape & Garden DesignKatherine Roper Landscape & Garden Design
Katherine Roper
Mid Century Hillside Residence
Mid Century Hillside Residence
Sanctuary Landscape ArchitectureSanctuary Landscape Architecture
Jack Coyier
Japanese Tea House
Japanese Tea House
Miriam's River House Designs, LLCMiriam's River House Designs, LLC
The location and placement of the Japanese Tea House is very specific and was based on mathematical, metaphysical and spiritual principles. This Tea House is an artistic version of an authentic style Tea House. It is meant to be a one of a kind art piece and yet has the functional capability of holding a traditional Tea ceremony. Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Asian Themed Garden (Palo Alto, CA)
Modern Landscaping, Inc.Modern Landscaping, Inc.
A formidable pallet of Asian style plant species along with traditional bamboo construction and meandering stone and gravel pathways.
Zen Rock Garden
Zen Rock Garden
UserUser
Wandering through the garden a guest can happen upon statues and benches tucked into the landscape. Placed appropriately though the space the art objects help to unify the Asian theme but are not excessive in their presence. Artful statues slow down a visitor, encouraging them to stop and notice the details of the garden. Japanese Forest Grass - Hakonechloa macra, Rhododendron, Bamboo
Mod Pod Pool Pad
Mod Pod Pool Pad
Megan MoltenMegan Molten
New Pool Construction (Landscape)
New Pool Construction (Landscape)
Natural View Landscape IncNatural View Landscape Inc
Landscape installation on a new pool construction. Low maintenance with ample color, palm trees, new irrigation and landscape lighting.
Balinese Paradise
Balinese Paradise
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.
Jupiter Beach House - Modern Bali Makeover
Jupiter Beach House - Modern Bali Makeover
Island Time Renovation & DesignIsland Time Renovation & Design
Residential Design
Residential Design
Floravie DesignFloravie Design
The overall goal of this property is to increase curb appeal and privacy in the front yard and create a tropical entertaining space in the backyard. An Areca Palm hedge is proposed along the roadway for privacy in the front yard. This type of treatment creates a visual buffer with the desired tropical aesthetic. Planter beds are proposed at the driveway along the street as well as in the corner near the intersection. Specimen palms and colorful shrubs are proposed in these beds. A paver patio is proposed off the sunroom double doors with a modern aluminum pergola. A screen wall along the backside of the pergola will block views to the shed while enjoying the outdoor lounge area. A built-in grill area with a bar counter and outdoor dining table is proposed to the right of the lounge area. A paver patio wraps the perimeter of the pool with the opportunity for lounge areas. Plants such as Traveller’s Palm, Foxtail Palm, Blue Capewort, and Coontie have been proposed throughout the yard to achieve a tropical modern aesthetic.
Tropical garden with water feature
Tropical garden with water feature
Jane Ashley Garden DesignJane Ashley Garden Design
Wildlife pond with waterfall in tropical themed garden in West London. Shallow pebble beach to enable wildlife to get out of the pond. The planting includes tree ferns, bamboo, banana plants, phormiums and grasses.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
Richmond Asian Garden
Richmond Asian Garden
Northwest Native Landscapes LLCNorthwest Native Landscapes LLC
This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Tiny But Tranquil: A Re-Imagined Urban Small Space
Garden of Ease Landscaping & DesignGarden of Ease Landscaping & Design
Small and tranquil, this urban space makes use of the limited area to create a spa-like flow.
Greek Project
Greek Project
Weisz Selection Outdoor Living SpecialistsWeisz Selection Outdoor Living Specialists
Complete backyard transformation. Our team transformed this Fairview, Texas backyard into a resort style outdoor oasis by installing the following: large amounts of soil to create berms, large moss boulders for landscape beds and borders, mortared stone landscape border, low maintenance artificial turf, putting green, chipping green, dog run, privacy landscape, multiple types of palms, magnolias and vitex, perennial drought-tolerant landscape plants, seasonal color, French drains, river rock drainage beds, mulch, irrigation system, landscape lighting, and a cedar fence.

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.
Asian Inspired Courtyard
Asian Inspired Courtyard
Captivate Landscape Design & ArchitectureCaptivate Landscape Design & Architecture
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