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Fantasy Tudor
Fantasy Tudor
Mierop Design, FAPLDMierop Design, FAPLD
Design Details
Design Details
Natasha Nuttall Garden DesignNatasha Nuttall Garden Design
An urban oasis in East London. This space has been transformed into a lush garden perfect for indoor-outdoor living. This garden has been designed so that it is divided into 3 distinct areas, each surrounded by lush. abundant planting. closest to the house a dining patio with a large built in parasol for sunny and slightly rainy days, a second patio area with sofa and chairs offers a great space for coffee, working and drinks near the outdoor kitchen and BBQ area. The substantial built in benches at the rear of the garden offers a wonderful space for relaxing and entertaining with dappled shade from the overhead pergola and plants in summer and warmth of the fire pit on colder nights.
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsHursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors
Red Eucalyptus, seeded Eucalyptus, birch poles and dried florals are built around large spruce tips and other mixed greens.
Hall Place & Gardens
Hall Place & Gardens
Berry Landscapes Ltd.Berry Landscapes Ltd.
Japanese inspired zen garden with use of traditional Acer's, Azalea's and topiary rounded shrubs. We fenced with bamboo and created a traditional bamboo 'wall' canopy to 'keep the world' out. A peaceful space with little upkeep.
Award-Winning Xeriscape
Award-Winning Xeriscape
Arroyo Seco ConstructionArroyo Seco Construction
The grounds were treated with the same care and attention to design and detail as the residence in this complete remodel and restoration of a midcentury modern home and yard. The resulting landscape is a seamless integration of a low-maintenance, xeriscape front yard with modern appeal and a lush space for entertaining in the back, whose horticultural palette draws inspiration from an iconic time period while remaining drought-tolerant and aligned with Santa Barbara style. The high-desert plant palette provides an example an extremely low-maintenance and low-water-use garden without sacrificing aesthetics.
Harlem Backyard with slanted pergola
Harlem Backyard with slanted pergola
Little Miracles DesignsLittle Miracles Designs
Large slanted pergola and outdoor kitchen
Green Retreat
Green Retreat
HollandGreen LandscapesHollandGreen Landscapes
A Japanese style garden with the aim of creating an ambiance of tranquillity. Our design included the gentle sound from a water feature and shelter to sit in under a feature pod seat with illumination for the warmer evenings. Lush green planting and a variety of textures surround the stepping stone path that meanders through the front and rear garden space.
The Sponge
The Sponge
Unagru Limited / Davide di Martino ArchitectUnagru Limited / Davide di Martino Architect
A key concept was to instil a connection between the building and the outside. The garden has been landscaped to create a vibrant urban oasis.
Foster Contemporary Garden
Foster Contemporary Garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Making the side return into a useable space with a bespoke bike store with green roof..
Foster Contemporary Garden
Foster Contemporary Garden
PLT DesignPLT Design
Making the side return into a useable space with a bespoke bike store with green roof..
Whitechapel
Whitechapel
Hannah Stanton LandscapesHannah Stanton Landscapes
A small walled garden, designed for a party loving family in Whitechapel. The property has been recently renovated and extended. Floor to ceiling windows face out from the kitchen into the garden - whilst an oriel window from the snug provides a more intimate view to the outside. Five storey buildings tower above the garden making the space not only dark but very over looked.
Small contemporary wildlife garden
Small contemporary wildlife garden
Ruth Bridgeman Garden DesignRuth Bridgeman Garden Design
This is the planting scheme for the raised bed that supports the back of the built in seating, by having this at eye level provides a new view of these flowers and the insect life they attract.
Interior Installation - London
Interior Installation - London
Harleen McLeanHarleen McLean
Ricardo is passionate about sustainable forestry. He specialises in renewable energy using natural systems in nature and we have created an environment that reflects this within his home. In this project we chose paintings that express fluidity and fengshui to embrace the wind and water elements of nature. To purify the air, we created a moss wall and the lush grass carpet generates the comforting sense of forest bathing. The splashback evokes the peaceful experience of walking in the forest amongst a sea of bluebells generating a sense of spring and new beginings. The bathroom is inspired by the vast, lush Amazon Rainforest and it's natural biodiversity. With the artwork here, we created an alluring tranquil space, incorporating natural raw materials and spiritual artefacts, brining a sense of calm and rejuvenation.
Horizontal Cedar Fence
Horizontal Cedar Fence
The Narrow LaneThe Narrow Lane
Northwood
Northwood
Alister Thorpe Garden PhotographerAlister Thorpe Garden Photographer
Small contemporary garden with woodland feel in Highgate, London.
Dorrington Project 2.0
Dorrington Project 2.0
Boodle ConceptsBoodle Concepts
Garden design & landscape installation in Melbourne by Boodle Concepts. featuring low-maintenance Australian native plants, mesh screening (developing into a vertical green garden with native Wisteria vine) and permeable paving to ease stormwater flow.
Small Oasis
Small Oasis
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
The owners of this charming Spanish-style home wanted an oasis in their small backyard. In just 1,400 square feet, not only did we give them a pool and spa, but also an inviting area for lounging and eating, created from repurposed vintage brick. Their love of Mexican design is seen in a new Talavera-tiled outdoor shower area. Softly billowing California native plants mingle with a growing collection of cacti and succulents.
PRIVATE PUTTING GREEN
PRIVATE PUTTING GREEN
The Landscaping People, Inc.The Landscaping People, Inc.
Putting green design and installation for a private residence backyard. Landscaping design and installation.
Shades of green garden
Shades of green garden
Anna Helps Garden DesignAnna Helps Garden Design
Karl Foerster Grass
Karl Foerster Grass
Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.
Karl Foerster Grass - Foerster's Feather Reed Grass - creates a stunning vertical effect with feathery stalks that emerge reddish brown in spring and turn a rich golden color in the fall. Blooms two to three weeks earlier than common feather reed grass. Thrives in wet soil, yet tolerates drier conditions. - Foliage reaches 1 1/2-2 ft tall and wide; blooms stalks reach 6 ft tall. - Blooms: late spring to summer, persisting through fall.

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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