Preston Cottage was first visited by Calderpeel early in 2016, Harry Calder was asked by very good friends whether or not he believed Preston Cottage was a ‘good buy?’ his initial response was NO. The building being Grade II listed and a challenge for anyone over 5’7’’ ensured it’s restoration was going to be a headache. His friends’ passion for the house to become a home persuaded Harry to engage. Slowly but surely the design evolved. The original house was built in 1547 by the De Trafford family and was originally 3 cottages. The name ‘Preston Cottage’ is a reference to the fact that Brooke Lane was originally Preston Lane. During the cottage’s life, there was a period when the cottages were left to wrack and ruin in the 1960’s only to be restored in the early 70’s – prior to being a chosen building for a new planning status, namely listed! The priority from Calderpeel’s perspective was achieving a solution for ‘Preston Cottage’ to have a sustainable solution for its future, not restoration and conservation as a museum piece, but for Preston Cottage to become a modern desirable home – ensuring it’s longevity.

Artificial Grass in Summer

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Artificial Grass in a Dublin Garden during Summertime 014060004 Amazonlandcaping.ie
Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with with lawn edging, mulch and a wood fence.

Elm Street | House Flip

Avishay Contractors - Kitchen & Bath Remodelers

Inspiration for a small contemporary front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in New York with with lawn edging and mulch.

Hume

Wheat's Landscape

Inspiration for a small mediterranean backyard formal garden in DC Metro with gravel and with lawn edging.

Donabate

JEArchitecture

Patio space to rear
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Dublin with with lawn edging, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Cascina Maestra

design.dvg

This is an example of a large country front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Turin with with lawn edging and natural stone pavers.

The Adams Family

Plano Landscaping Company

This is an example of a modern partial sun formal garden for spring in Dallas with with lawn edging, gravel and a wood fence.

St Anns

Anderson Homes Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a large modern backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with with lawn edging and mulch.

Thousand Oaks Single-Story - Hardscaping Design & Build

M&R Gardening Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a container garden, with flowerbed, with lawn edging, with path and concrete pavers.

Craftsman Manor Resurrection

Board & Vellum

Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts front yard formal garden in Seattle with with lawn edging and concrete pavers.

Traditional Garden

Dave Green Gardens

This traditional garden included a large sandstone patio that wrapped around the house and sloped down towards a summerhouse positioned to be in the sunniest part of the garden. The summerhouse and pergola were created with larch, oak and cedar and designed to have a rustic character. Steel steps in the lawn helped to transition from the upper lawn to the lower area.

Niddrie Space

Embrace Garden Design

The perfect space fro adults and kids alike, large deck for entertaining, whilst watching the kids play on the trampoline, or frolic on the lawn!
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with with lawn edging and decking.

INVERNESS RD

LunnScape

Florida Landscaping design done to renovate dated landscaping . Upgraded landscaping lighting with traditional bronze fixtures. Our landscape combines plants with different textures to create an intriguing natural effect.

Parkland Garden

Jenna Samengo Landscapes

Formal structural planting. Metal edge against velvet grass
Expansive country full sun formal garden in Sussex with with lawn edging and gravel.

Potomac Landscape Project

Boss Landscape Design

Photo of a large backyard full sun formal garden for summer in DC Metro with with lawn edging.

1920 Spanish Mediterranean Elegance

Botalia Designs

This ground cover is a wonderful alternative to sod. It is drought tolerant and tolerate some foot traffic.
Small mediterranean front yard full sun formal garden in Miami with with lawn edging and brick pavers.

Garden Courtyards

Himsben Design Studio, LLC

This unique pair of spaces serve as open green space and entertainment area for a complex of mixed-use buildings in Chicago. Formal garden incorporating colorful perennials, and new lawn provide respite for residents. On the opposite courtyard, a new large paver patio areas softened with plantings will offer an entertainment space.

Garden Landscaping in Austin, TX

YardDoc

Lighting options for your landscape project are only limited by your imagination. Soft white or colored lighting can dramatically alter the look and feel of a selected area of your garden. In this photo, you can see the Asian style lanterns we installed. We positioned the one in the foreground to highlight one area of the garden. We placed the other two on either side of the steps leading to the deck. They not only provide a strong light source to provide safety, but they also act to entice the visitor to climb the steps and explore another area of the garden landscape.

Curb Style (Flat top)

Vince Ortega

Inspiration for a traditional front yard formal garden in Austin with with lawn edging.

Gloucestershire Contmeporary Garden

Wilson Associates Garden Design

New extended composite decking leads up garden. Cedar fence screens shed.
Photo of a small contemporary backyard formal garden in Gloucestershire with with lawn edging and concrete pavers.

Formal Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.