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Tropical Landscape
Tropical Landscape
Tri County LandscapeTri County Landscape
Different types of tropical landscape flowers.
Triple Basalt Column Fountain
Triple Basalt Column Fountain
Stone GardenStone Garden
This triple basalt fountain is surrounded by a variety of creekstone and rich greenery including a Japanese maple tree. A Japanese lantern will soon finish the vignette. To find out more about our fountain selection visit our website or stop by our display gardens for ideas and assistance.
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Rock Pool with Lazy River - Tropical Garden Style
Rock Pool with Lazy River - Tropical Garden Style
My Garden: Landscape Design by WayneMy Garden: Landscape Design by Wayne
San Francisco
San Francisco
Envision Landscape StudioEnvision Landscape Studio
Photo Credit: Michele Lee Wilson
Private Residence - Koi Pond -2
Private Residence - Koi Pond -2
Ehrich & Ehrich Construction LLCEhrich & Ehrich Construction LLC
W38th Residence
W38th Residence
RUFprojectRUFproject
Hot tub (By Paul Sangha Landscape Architects)
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalDaryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International
This small space was once the main parking area for this cottage lakeside home and was radically transformed into an intimate and inviting courtyard. Defined by a hand stacked fieldstone wall, granite stepping stones lead from the entrance of the garden and gradually wind their way over a stream bed and lead to the porch that borders the garden. Although set in a cold weather climate, the client requested that the garden be developed to have a lush tropical feeling yet remain consistent with the general surroundings. This was achieved by using a mixture of large leafed perennials such as Ligularia, Hosta and Petasites (Butterbur) ,along with various groundcovers and other perennials including Ferns, Iris and Japanese Forest Grass. The central feature of the garden is a naturalized meandering stream and pond filled with Koi. The use of water in the garden thematically ties the house and courtyard to the homes’ surrounding, an adjacent lake, and adds movement and tranquil sound to the space. Stepping stones appear to float across the surface of the water allowing the visitor another way to enjoy the space. Scale is essential with even the smallest detail needing to be well executed within such limited space. Photos by: George Dzahristos
Lot 82
Lot 82
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
This Hawaiian home takes nature to the interior by highlighting custom items like concrete bathtubs and sinks. The large, pocket doors create the walls to this home--walls that can be added and removed as desired. This Kukio home rests on the sunny side of the Big Island and serves as a perfect example of our style, blending the outdoors with the inside of a home.
Welcoming Water
Welcoming Water
Gardening AngelGardening Angel
All dressed up for a wedding. We took a lovely entry and updated it with a landscape full of color and the soothing sounds of water. The first photo shown in the project is the design created in Photoshop. This gives the client an idea of how the finished project should look once the landscape matures. We used a simple color scheme of red, orange, yellow and white to compliment the house and walkway. The containers are Vietnamese pottery converted or plumbed into water vessels. The are positioned over an underground reservoir where the water spills through a rock bed and is recirculated through the pottery.
Christian Residence
Christian Residence
Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureJeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Coconut Grove Miami Project
Hagan Binder DesignHagan Binder Design
Tropical Haven
Tropical Haven
TLC GardensTLC Gardens
TLC Gardens designed the landscape integrated around the pool including the outdoor kitchen , putting green, tropical environment created by structuring the land for privacy and seclusion around the pool environment, plant selection, lighting plan, arbors . Pool/Spa - Reardon Construction. Photographer-David Winger
Larchmont
Larchmont
CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATESCARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES
Edmonds Backyard
Edmonds Backyard
Advanced Landscape ManagementAdvanced Landscape Management
Backyard Retreat
Backyard Retreat
Golden Leaf LandscapesGolden Leaf Landscapes
Villa AN3 Pecard Architecte
Villa AN3 Pecard Architecte
A. Leese ImageA. Leese Image
Photo: Abigail Leese Architect: Francois Pecard, PecardArchitecte SRL
Asian Inspired Garden
Asian Inspired Garden
DREAMSCAPES Landscape and DesignDREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design
Asian Landscape
Asian Landscape
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Ocean front landscape lighting, FL estate
Coastal SourceCoastal Source

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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