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Bloch Residence
Bloch Residence
Promise Path Landscaping IncPromise Path Landscaping Inc
Raised spa with veneer stone, artistic pavers, with synthetic turf in the between pavers. Ipe wall to cover and hide A/C Unit. Pergola to provide shade.
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
gardenstudiogardenstudio
The New American Remodel 2019
The New American Remodel 2019
By DesignBy Design
Cool outdoor shower with teak and deck floor. Railroad ties found on the property were repurposed to create a privacy screen for this showering space.
Modern Northwest Bend
Modern Northwest Bend
Blooming DesertBlooming Desert
This modern space offers maximum outdoor living for the homeowners with minimum maintenance with the use of 2' x 2' paver slabs, Mexican Beach Pebble and River Rock Mulch, drought tolerant plant material, drip irrigation and synthetic lawn.
Finca Rustica Lupiana
Finca Rustica Lupiana
arkhe paisajismoarkhe paisajismo
Proyecto de paisajismo en zona rustica de Guadalajara, se intenta integrar las texturas del paisaje que rodea la Finca dentro del jardín, para ello se componen parterres de aromáticas y gramíneas. Composición de bajo mantenimiento, y gran valor ornamental.
Hygge [ hoog-uh ]: Cozy and comforting
Hygge [ hoog-uh ]: Cozy and comforting
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
The instructions were clear. Make it Cozy and comforting. Use natural materials, don't hurt the environment, use lots of native plants, create shade, attract bees, butterflies and humming birds. BELandscape design, set out to create a backyard that would feel like an escape for this hard working couple. Scroll to the 'Before' photos for full appreciation of this backyard transformation.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
M.V. RestorationsM.V. Restorations
Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living
Contemporary Curb Appeal & Outdoor Living
GO Designs Inc.GO Designs Inc.
Completing the Vibe...Cool & Contemporary Curb Appeal that helps complete our clients special spaces. From the start...it feels like it was here all along. The perimeter tree line serving as a partial wind break has a feel that most parks long for. Lit up at night, it almost feels like youre in a downtown urban park. Forever Lawn grass brightens the front lawn without all the maintenance. Full accessibility with custom concrete rocksalt deck pads makes it easy for everyone to get around. Accent lighting adds to the environments ambiance positioned for safety and athletics. Natural limestone & mossrock boulders engraves the terrain, softening the energy & movement. We bring all the colors together on a custom cedar fence that adds privacy & function. Moving into the backyard, steps pads, ipe deck & forever lawn adds depth and comfort making spaces to slow down and admire your moments in the landscaped edges.
Outdoor Lounge Area
Outdoor Lounge Area
Eden Garden DesignEden Garden Design
Custom steel screen, covered in ‘Tangerine Beauty’ crossvine, and easy-care concrete outdoor furniture. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/
le jardin des amis
le jardin des amis
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Pool equipment enclosure
Pool equipment enclosure
Horvath LandscapesHorvath Landscapes
plutadesigns
Landscape
Landscape
GCSF Pavers and LandscapeGCSF Pavers and Landscape
Front Yard Zen
Front Yard Zen
PLdesignsPLdesigns
Simple zen front yard with floating steps.
Spa at home
Spa at home
Chantal De Menezes Architecte PaysagisteChantal De Menezes Architecte Paysagiste
Transformation of a garden to a place for vacation at home. All year long.
Alexandria House
Alexandria House
Angus Mackenzie ArchitectAngus Mackenzie Architect
Modern city home
Modern city home
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Open-plan kitchen/dining with patio doors opening out to the pool area. Terraced stucco retaining walls hold flowering shrubs and fragrant herbs.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
M.V. RestorationsM.V. Restorations
Modern Northwest Bend
Modern Northwest Bend
Blooming DesertBlooming Desert
This modern space offers maximum outdoor living for the homeowners with minimum maintenance with the use of 2' x 2' paver slabs, Mexican Beach Pebble and River Rock Mulch, drought tolerant plant material, drip irrigation and synthetic lawn.
Contemporary Zen Front and Back
Contemporary Zen Front and Back
Blue Hibiscus GardensBlue Hibiscus Gardens
Residential Design
Residential Design
Floravie DesignFloravie Design

Xeriscape and Private Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed 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 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 front garden design.

How should I design my 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 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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