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Coastal Gray Granite - Private Residence - Stepping Stones and Retaining Walls
Coastal Gray Granite - Private Residence - Stepping Stones and Retaining Walls
Stone EventStone Event
Risers with lighting reveal, sunken stepping stones and retaining wall with fountain surround. (c) Andrea Sirois Photography
Long Beach Entry
Long Beach Entry
dp environmentsdp environments
Floating wood and smooth stucco entry wall with stainless mounted address numbers. Decorative gravel in custom modular concrete pads. Contemporary wood bench. Dry stream bed with natural river rock boulders offsets the tight geometry of the entry. Xeriscape drought tolerant landscape plants with succulents, native grasses and shrubs. Plants include Kangaroo Paw, Agave Attenuata, Coleonema 'Sunset', Agave 'Blue Glow', Pennisetum 'Fireworks', Cercidium 'Desert Museum', Salvia Gregii, Escallonia Fradesii, Festuca Glauca, and several varieties of Echeveria. Plants sourced from budgetplants.com. Photos by Dominic Masiello
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
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.
Japanese Forest grass planting
Japanese Forest grass planting
LandformsLandforms
This Japanese forest grass makes a great compliment to any modern, Zen, or Asian-inspired garden. The variegated leaves add a burst of yellow to any garden. We like to group them along a stream in a water feature or next to a statue. Landforms Inc.
New Perennial Style
New Perennial Style
Hey Nice GardenHey Nice Garden
Lush and textural grasses blend with California natives and Mediterranean perennials in this front yard garden. Low maintenance, low water and high impact.
La Jolla
La Jolla
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Photo- Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc
Thatched Roof Cottage and English Gardens
Thatched Roof Cottage and English Gardens
Dodson Bros Thatchers LTD.Dodson Bros Thatchers LTD.
Typical English country garden with fountain. Thatched cottage. http://www.dodsonbrosthatchers.co.uk/
Torquay garden
Torquay garden
Perry Mills & Assoc. Landscape Designer/ArchitectPerry Mills & Assoc. Landscape Designer/Architect
Large format pavers around the perimeter of the lawn are a practical way of edging the lawn, doing away with timber edging and creating a mowing strip and pathway all at the same time.
Lush Backyard Getaway
Lush Backyard Getaway
Roundtree Landscaping, IncRoundtree Landscaping, Inc
A small traditonal urban garden with beds scaled to accommodate low-maintenance color and foundation plantings, a stone patio, containers, roses and river rock. Roundtree Landscaping.
Beach Contemporary
Beach Contemporary
Living Gardens Landscape DesignLiving Gardens Landscape Design
custom potting bench
May 2014
May 2014
Luciana
Brentwood Contemporary Condo Courtyard
Brentwood Contemporary Condo Courtyard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
A short cedar fence was constructed to obscure the trash and recycling cans from view. Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Raised beds
Raised beds
Lifestyle Landscapes, IncLifestyle Landscapes, Inc
Raised vegetable planter using CMU blocks with a cultured stone finish and cap of bluestone.
AHOF Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
AHOF Raised Bed Vegetable Gardens
At Home Organic FarmsAt Home Organic Farms
derek ratcliffe
Colombian Romantic
Colombian Romantic
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Carl Mayfield
MTLA - Seaver-Speck
MTLA - Seaver-Speck
UserUser
Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture designed this textural, drought tolerant, warm modern garden to complement the mid-century design of the home. The use of various materials including gravel, wood, and concrete mixed with a lush drought resistant planting palette offer a homeowners and visitors a multi sensory environment. Photos by Art Gray
Vertical Gardening
Vertical Gardening
Edger Landscape DesignEdger Landscape Design
Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Ridgetop Modern Makeover
Ridgetop Modern Makeover
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
Native Edge Landscape, LLC
Garden For Flowers and Vegetables
Garden For Flowers and Vegetables
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
---Landscape Design and Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA. ---Construction/Installation by: www.thearrowshop.com
Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
The stunning white walls of this Rosemary Beach house contrast with the Mediterranean Blue tiles of the pool. The five scuppers pour a stream of sound into the small pool courtyard, providing an oasis in this busy neighborhood. The compact, native landscape provides year-round color and interest. Photographed by: Alan D. Holt

Small 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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