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Planting which looks good all year
Planting which looks good all year
Clarissa Judd GardensClarissa Judd Gardens
All of these plants are evergreen except for the grass - Miscanthus sinensis, but that also looks great in winter with its buff coloured dried leaves and seed heads.
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool
Landscape LogicLandscape Logic
Landscape Logic built these metal panels to create privacy on the side property line. The plant will grow tall between the panels and create a really nice backdrop from the patio.
San Diego Modern Pool
San Diego Modern Pool
Sills Landscape DesignSills Landscape Design
Weston Pool & Cabana
Weston Pool & Cabana
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
One-of-a-kind home veneered with New England fieldstone. Surrounded by native screening trees, stone walls and conservation land. Private pool cabana, car barn, gunite pool & hot tub, gas fire pit, grill and cantilevered granite bar.
Caldew St.
Caldew St.
Rachel's Landscape DesignRachel's Landscape Design
This front garden space provides year-round color with no water. The design won a Silver Medal in the 2019 Association of Professional Landscape Designer's Residential Category. The owners love to sit in their private patio and watch the hummingbirds and bumblebees feast.
Dana Point Relaxation
Dana Point Relaxation
AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc.
modern garden
modern garden
Jonathan Mark Garden DesignJonathan Mark Garden Design
Less is more. Less clutter, in other words, allows for more style and serenity. Here, we’ve gone for clean geometric lines and a breezy, minimalist palette. You can see that the simple green and white colour scheme is at once cooling in the summer and brightening in the winter. And it opens up space all year round. Meanwhile, we decided to include the metallic vases and water feature to bring in a modern style. This beautiful garden has the added advantage of being very low-maintenance.
スタイリッシュモダンガーデン
スタイリッシュモダンガーデン
株式会社ハヤマホーム株式会社ハヤマホーム
リビング前の目隠し塀とフェンスです。デザインパネルがアイストップの役割を果たして家の中への注意をそらしてくれます。
Front, back and center
Front, back and center
BE Landscape DesignBE Landscape Design
Lounge, daybed, pergola, firepit. Backyard transformed from vacant lot to entertainment central.
Modern city home
Modern city home
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Compact, modern, split-level backyard space that combines pool, pool deck, patio and plantings with privacy fence.
Summer Day
Summer Day
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.
In progress photo of garden in full bloom. Custom 6' fence with 3' lattice. detached garage transformed into workshop/studio space.
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Cabana Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired kitchenette and bath house, separated by a dog-trot
LE JARDIN DES 5 SENS
LE JARDIN DES 5 SENS
Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteurDuval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur
Jardin des 5 sens_ Vue sur le jardin aménagé sur mesure avec ses terrasses en bois exotique, ses bordures en acier Corten et son esplanade en pierre naturelle.
Sunken Seating
Sunken Seating
Wild by Design LandscapesWild by Design Landscapes
A combination of meandering curves and changes in levels keep you endlessly entertained on your journey throughout. Six trees draw the forested backdrop into the view from the house, blurring the lines between the garden boundaries and the beautiful surrounding landscape. Natural stone and rustic oak features throughout and instils a warm charm to this oasis amongst the concrete.
Fruit Tree Privacy Screen
Fruit Tree Privacy Screen
FormLA LandscapingFormLA Landscaping
As they grow, fruit trees at the driveway's edge enhance the privacy provided by the neighbor's hedge. They are fed by a graywater system that reclaims water from the laundry. Their location makes it easy for the on-the-go family to take a snack for the road or to offer fruit to passersby.
Maine MidCentury Modern
Maine MidCentury Modern
Sustainable Horticultural EnvironmentsSustainable Horticultural Environments
Colorful shrubs, evergreens., boulders.
Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Shower
M.V. RestorationsM.V. Restorations
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
Isola mediterranea in un giardino padano...
gardenstudiogardenstudio
...quando Michele lavora con le pietre diventa particolarmente creativo...
Garden Revamp in Marsfield
Garden Revamp in Marsfield
Carl Gillmore Landscapes Pty LtdCarl Gillmore Landscapes Pty Ltd
Weston Pool & Cabana
Weston Pool & Cabana
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
One-of-a-kind home veneered with New England fieldstone. Surrounded by native screening trees, stone walls and conservation land. Private pool cabana, car barn, gunite pool & hot tub, gas fire pit, grill and cantilevered granite bar.

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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