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Garden Design Ideas for Summer

Cazenovia Lake House
Cazenovia Lake House
A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLCA J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC
Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Small arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway in New York with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.
Our Work
Our Work
The Landscape CompanyThe Landscape Company
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun garden for summer in Other with a garden path and mulch.
Space for Entertaining
Space for Entertaining
Julie Cox Garden DesignJulie Cox Garden Design
The clients used this garden as a place for relaxation as well as entertaining. They also had a dog and wanted a defined area in a part of the garden in order for her to be able to have free reign. A fence with a gate separated part of the garden in which their dog was able to play and allowed for her to be kept their when required. There were already two decked areas, one of which was unsafe and in need of replacement. The patio that was adjacent to the house was uneven in places and required relaying. This gave the opportunity to square off the previously diagonal shape of the patio and to create more room for entertaining. Raised sleeper borders were introduced, which were in keeping with the existing sleepers used elsewhere in the garden. These were then planted with architectural evergreen Phormiums, Libertia and Polypodium vulgare which were then complemented with Deschampsia, Heleniums, Rudbeckias, Achilleas, Kniphofias, Geums, Crocosmia, Heuchera and Geraniums to provide seasonal interest with splashes of colour. In the spring, Tulips, Narcissi, Crocus and Alliums will start the season off. The clients had an existing water feature which they wished to re-use, which was incorporated into one of the raised borders, close to the lower decked area and enabled them to enjoy the sound of it whilst relaxing in this area. Lighting was also installed to enhance specific features of the garden and extend use of the garden well into the evening.
Easy veg garden
Easy veg garden
Hall Landscaping & DesignHall Landscaping & Design
S Hall
Inspiration for a mid-sized country backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Other with a vegetable garden and concrete pavers.
East Dallas Minimalism
East Dallas Minimalism
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors
This minimalistic landscape design of grasses and concrete allow the dominate form of the residence shine. Photography Credit: Wade Griffith
Photo of a mid-sized modern front yard full sun garden for summer in Dallas.
Water Features
Water Features
Landscape Solutions & MaintenanceLandscape Solutions & Maintenance
Water Container, Pea stone Pathway, English Garden
Small transitional front yard full sun xeriscape in New York with a water feature and gravel for summer.
Romantic suburban garden
Romantic suburban garden
Jane Harries Garden DesignsJane Harries Garden Designs
Herb planting near the house - in time these will cover the gravel. The water feature is smaller than planned but my clients enjoy it from the nearby terrace and conservatory. Jane Harries
Yorkville - Landscaping Berm
Yorkville - Landscaping Berm
Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.Yorkville Hill Landscaping Inc.
Yorkville Hill Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with mulch.
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
Transitional Front Yard - Mequon
Transitional Front Yard - Mequon
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The front bed curves around the facade of the home, softening the corners of the house. Westhauser Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional front yard shaded garden for summer in Milwaukee with natural stone pavers.
Pavers
Pavers
Evolution Contractors LLCEvolution Contractors LLC
Small traditional front yard partial sun garden in Portland with concrete pavers and with path for summer.
Front Garden Makeover
Front Garden Makeover
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
The Entrance way was made more interesting with the addition of four large troughs and a small selection of the clients' existing containers. These were planted up with a backbone of evergreen plants which are supplemented with annual flowers twice a year. Photo Jo Fenton
Container Gardens
Container Gardens
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
Design ideas for a small traditional front yard full sun garden for summer in Portland with a container garden.
container gardening
container gardening
City Garden CompanyCity Garden Company
Design ideas for a small traditional courtyard shaded garden for summer in Atlanta with a container garden.
Various Projects
Various Projects
Southern LandscapeSouthern Landscape
Formal landscaping and veranda Designed and built by Southern Landscape
Small traditional side yard partial sun garden in Austin with a garden path for summer.
Spring & Summer Containers
Spring & Summer Containers
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Residential Landscape Containers. Sometimes a little trinket can make an annual container even more colorful. Use them sparingly!!
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard full sun garden for summer in Chicago with a container garden.
Green Seed Gardens
Green Seed Gardens
The Green SeedThe Green Seed
Early Summer at Green Seed Gardens
Inspiration for an expansive country backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Portland with with flowerbed and gravel.
Finished Designs
Finished Designs
Jill Davis DesignJill Davis Design
Photo and Design by Jill Davis
This is an example of a small traditional front yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with a garden path and mulch.
Miscellaneous $-$$ Projects
Miscellaneous $-$$ Projects
Creative Outdoor SpacesCreative Outdoor Spaces
Narrow Spaces...Consider lattice trellis for vertical vine plantings and incorporate pots for added dimension and interest. Ideal for planting perennials and annuals!!
California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape
California Heights Craftsman Xeriscape
California Eco Design, Inc.California Eco Design, Inc.
This is a Roberto Burle Marx- inspired design, a drought tolerant landscape that imitates the vibrant colors and patterns of the tropics. We kept the monstera and bird of paradise plants, and with the colorful trim on the house, it all works together in this eclectic mashup.

Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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