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Back Yard Studio
Back Yard Studio
C&R RemodelingC&R Remodeling
C&R Remodeling constructed this studio and home office for Linda Stewart, Interior Designer. Her carefully planned design artfully blends contemporary with Asian influences. Two sets of French doors open to the exquisitly landscaped back yard and patio area. The studio doubles as a family room and has become the couple's favorite living area. The main house connects to the studio via an open but covered breezeway. Photography by Jon Deming
Dry creek detail
Dry creek detail
Verdance Landscape ArchitectureVerdance Landscape Architecture
Verdance Fine Garden Design
Entry Garden
Entry Garden
Rock Paper HammerRock Paper Hammer
View from driveway of moon gate and ipe fence beyond, and red pergola to right. Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Flagstone patio with terraced steps and waterfall
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCLegacy Landscape Design, LLC
This was a wooded back yard in Smyrna, GA . The main focal point was the long stream cascading down the hillside. The Mortared Flagstone Walkway and steps interacted with the stream and terminated at a patio and pond. It was all very natural and blended in with the existing landscape. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.
Kuikawa Lot 1
Kuikawa Lot 1
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Reflexology Path
Reflexology Path
EMERALD STONE MASONRY INC.EMERALD STONE MASONRY INC.
This stone path stimulates the senses both visually and physically. Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. Walking barefoot on this path stimulates those pressure points on the feet and is used as therapy at this Naturopathic Clinic. Design: Amy Whitworth, Plan-it-Earth designs; Christopher Randles, Emerald Stone Masonry. Photo: Christopher Randles
Asian Garden / Japanese Garden
Asian Garden / Japanese Garden
Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.Lewis Landscape Services, Inc.
Here is a night time photo of an Asian / Japanese Garden we installed recently. Highlighted here in this photo is a weeping Japanese Maple, a pagoda that we lit up from the inside, some rock accents and some bamboo. The lighting we used was the Design Pro LED line by Kichler. Photo by Jim Lewis of Lewis Landscape Services, Inc. - Portland Oregon
Pools
Pools
Tropical PoolsTropical Pools
Flowers in Space
Flowers in Space
MARPA DESIGN STUDIOMARPA DESIGN STUDIO
Saddle River NJ Natural Koi Pond
Saddle River NJ Natural Koi Pond
Cipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming PoolsCipriano Landscape Design & Custom Swimming Pools
The Koi Pond only adds to the spectacular beauty of this Saddle River NJ backyard space. Set directly behind the outdoor kitchen, and within view from the swimming pool and spa, it provides a relaxing atmosphere and a unique feeling, no matter what you are doing.
Atherton Japanese Garden
Atherton Japanese Garden
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupKikuchi + Kankel Design Group
Ali Atri
Backyard Zen
Backyard Zen
Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLCAvalon Northwest Landscape, LLC
East Haven
East Haven
WaterMark Coastal Homes, LLCWaterMark Coastal Homes, LLC
East Haven WaterMark Coastal Homes Beaufort County Premiere Home Builder Location: 8 Market #2 Beaufort, SC 29906
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
The clients had built a magnificent Italianate 'villa' with spectacular views of the Santa Barbara coastline. They had assembled an impressive array of garden objects from around the world which were to be incorporated into the gardens. But the challenges were numerous. Object scale had to carefully managed in this 40 foot by 80 foot space -- The statuary, hardscape elements, and fountains were carefully separated throughout the landscape, in order to de-emphasize the disparate sizes. Objects included a six-foot high Buddha, a 12" high prayer bell, and a massive 1,500 pound stone urn. Additionally, spectacular tree specimens were chosen and carefully placed to provide a counterweight to the other objects in the garden. * Builder of the Year: Best Landscape and Hardscape, Santa Barbara Contractors Association
A Modern Tropical Patio Garden
A Modern Tropical Patio Garden
Glenna Partridge Garden DesignGlenna Partridge Garden Design
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Sausalito Residence
Sausalito Residence
Pedersen AssociatesPedersen Associates
Front yard renovation with bamboo fencing, bluestone paving, and asian themed plantings. Barbara Ries Photography

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.
dry creek garden
dry creek garden
Garden Culture VictoriaGarden Culture Victoria
this is a project where we had a long and narrow back yard and the customer wanted to create maintainance free space
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