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Urban Garden
Urban Garden
Amazon Landscaping and Garden DesignAmazon Landscaping and Garden Design
Acer Japonica Maple Trees, Grasses and ferns in small Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design mALCI 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie
Chelsea Flower Show 2016
Chelsea Flower Show 2016
Paul Martin DesignsPaul Martin Designs
Allan Pollock Morris
Urban Sanctuary
Urban Sanctuary
Kevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape GardenerKevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape Gardener
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Leeson
Leeson
Sarah Jordan GardensSarah Jordan Gardens
Drumcondra
Drumcondra
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
Contemporary bi-fold design with sunny landscape garden patio.
Monkstown Project
Monkstown Project
Lotus Landscape DesignLotus Landscape Design
Outdoor Entertainment Area, Blackstairs Mountains
Outdoor Entertainment Area, Blackstairs Mountains
Joe Fallon DesignJoe Fallon Design
Access to rear garden from patio
Sinead Considine Interior Design
Sinead Considine Interior Design
Sinead ConsidineSinead Considine
sinead considine
Greystones
Greystones
RJFDesign Ltd / Greenstone LandscapesRJFDesign Ltd / Greenstone Landscapes
Pergola and garden lights
Pergola and garden lights
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
The Douglas Fir structure has been built from chunky 140mm posts with 6x3 joists framing the top, so that the pergola can be used for a variety of uses, e.g. swing seat, hammock etc.
Lush House Garden
Lush House Garden
Paul O'Connell PhotographyPaul O'Connell Photography
Blackrock residential
Blackrock residential
O'Keeffe ArchitectsO'Keeffe Architects
Contemporary Outdoor Living Cabinteely
Contemporary Outdoor Living Cabinteely
LandArtLandArt
This garden showcases the amazing results you can achieve if you design your kitchen extension and garden together at the same time, especially if you will have large glass sliders looking at into the garden. This garden’s transformation started as bare bones block-wall & dilapidated fence. Designed for a young family in Cabinteely. The small footprint is tasked with serving multiple roles: from kids play areas to evening entertainment space, storage shed, privacy buffer to the surrounding houses as well as being the aesthetic backdrop to a new glass-wall extension. Bearing in mind the compact area the privacy screening is selected as slimline evergreen Espaliers along the back wall, effectively blocking out all onlooking windows to the rear. This drastically improves the privacy of not just the garden but also the client’s kitchen & family area. Living with kids through the Irish seasons means that the lawn is not just essential to keep in place for play but to also ensuring it is usable throughout the year. A space like this justifies the use of artificial lawn so come rain, hail or shine the garden is never off limits. To achieve multiple uses within the garden we have carefully set the size of the terrace. The terrace protrudes into the lawn just enough to feel generous without compromising the overall balance. By keeping the levels of the lawn & terrace flush with one another allows them be treated as one continuous surface. A limestone border draws the eyeline around the overall perimeter of this compact space. To ensure that the hard landscaping does not dominate we have foliage between each surface, slim flower beds in front of the shed & freestanding pots of luscious evergreens by the floor-to-ceiling windows. This ensures a lush view onto the garden throughout the year.
Malahide - Lifestyle Garden
Malahide - Lifestyle Garden
Kevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape GardenerKevin Dennis Designs / Cityscape Gardener
Project in South Dublin
Project in South Dublin
Artificial Grass StoreArtificial Grass Store
Montessori Project
Montessori Project
Inspire LandscapeInspire Landscape
Gabion bin storage area with basalt stone filling
Gabion bin storage area with basalt stone filling
Maximize DesignMaximize Design
The bin area had to be positioned at the front of the house. Instead of trying to hide it away, we decided to make a feature out of it that would not give away to purpose it served. The basalt filled gabion walls are illuminated at night by in-ground uplighters.
A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat
A plant lovers' Coastal Retreat
Colin Cooney DesignsColin Cooney Designs
Colourful planting displays in this coastal garden design on the Wild Atlantic Way
Rear Garden Terenure
Rear Garden Terenure
Greenseed LandscapesGreenseed Landscapes
Client asked for a large lawn area for children and evergreen hedging ( Portugese Laurel ) for privacy. We installed a compact patio in a very sunny corner of the garden. This was always designed to be a low maintenance garden.

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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a garden renovation or are building a designer garden from scratch, Houzz has 2,256 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Inspire Landscape and Tile Merchant. Look through garden photos in different colours and styles and when you find a garden design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful garden ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Garden Renovation & Makeovers Before and After - Kildare (Ireland)
Garden Renovation & Makeovers Before and After - Kildare (Ireland)
Tile MerchantTile Merchant
Eternal Grey porcelain slabs: the stand-out feature in his renovation, framing the entire garden and chosen to bring the bright, rustic warmth of Grecian architecture to his home. These outdoor paving slabs, which come in a wide range of colours and textures, are the perfect choice against the stark green of the grass and rich blue-greys of his shed and raised beds.
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