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World-Inspired Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion
Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion
Trilogy PartnersTrilogy Partners
Japanese Garden with Hot Springs outdoor soaking tub. Landscape Design by Chad Guinn. Photo Roger Wade Photography The Rocky Regions best and boldest example of Western - Mountain - Asian fusion. Featured in Architectural Digest May 2010
Water feature in a small space
Water feature in a small space
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Jones Residence
Jones Residence
Craig Reynolds Landscape ArchitectureCraig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
Barry FitzGerald
Small Fairy Fountain Basin
Small Fairy Fountain Basin
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
One of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio
Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio
Southwest Boulder & StoneSouthwest Boulder & Stone
Award-winning Japanese landscape designer Kohei Owatari uses natural elements like water and stone to create relaxing environments amid modern life. A reverence for nature marks this eco-friendly and creative landscape design, where meandering pathways perfectly complement clean geometric lines and patterns. Natural stone was the ideal material to deepen the connection with the natural world. The unique leaf-shaped patio and the custom water trough are key elements that showcase Kohei’s exceptional creativity and design sense.
Asian Garden
Asian Garden
LanaiscapesLanaiscapes
Waterfall backyard
Waterfall backyard
Matthew Giampietro Garden DesignMatthew Giampietro Garden Design
Backyard rock waterfall by Matthew Giampietro
Asian Landscape
Asian Landscape
Plantings
Plantings
Barclay's Gardens and MoreBarclay's Gardens and More
エクステリア&和庭リフォーム　埼玉県さいたま市
エクステリア&和庭リフォーム　埼玉県さいたま市
NOD GARDENNOD GARDEN
Gibson Project
Gibson Project
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Outdoor Living Space, A-Frame Gazebo, Belgard Pavers, Cedar Decking, Custom In-ground Spa, Firepit w/Custom Bench Seating, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen With Full Bar & A+ Appliances, Kalmazoo Barbeque, Outdoor TV, Wood Fired Pizza Oven, Dining Deck, Waterfall Feature into Spa, Private retreat, View Deck Living Area, Kids Deck, Child Play Structure, raised garden beds, Privacy fence, Living Wall, Dog Run, Exterior Design Photographs: Be Burke Photography
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Living Water Lawn and GardenLiving Water Lawn and Garden
W38th Residence
W38th Residence
RUFprojectRUFproject
Hot tub (By Paul Sangha Landscape Architects)
Statuary
Statuary
CHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPINGCHIP-N-DALE'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING
Trellis Arch and Art Garden
Trellis Arch and Art Garden
The Real Garden CompanyThe Real Garden Company
Here you can see a close up of the water feature and how it catches the light during the day. Here at RGC we have a commitment to designing hard landscaping features as they can transform an otherwise flat plot of land into a terrain that is varied and intriguing.
Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
A wabi basin of carved granite with a bamboo spout adds an Asian element to the garden and creates a focal point near the front door. Westhauser Photography
Tranquil Dry Creek Bed
Tranquil Dry Creek Bed
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
A natural dry creek resides as the center of this Japanese influenced yard.
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
South Lamar Condo
South Lamar Condo
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Sensory Garden
Sensory Garden
Sculpt Gardens Inc.Sculpt Gardens Inc.
Looking Up Stream

World-Inspired Garden with a Water Feature 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.
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