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Boodle Concepts
Dwarf nandina, black dyed mulch, diosmas. Garden Design by Boodle Concepts, St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Photo of a small eclectic front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with gravel.
Photo of a small eclectic front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Melbourne with gravel.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A very private River Oaks couple who loved the simple life purchased a lot and decided to construct a house that reflected their ideals. They wanted the home to be surrounded by as much greenery as possible, with the lawn itself forming a sort of grass courtyard on both sides of the house. They also wanted landscaping around all lawn edges, an aesthetic and concealed drainage system, and a very unique, custom swimming pool designed to preserve as much greenery as possible.
The front yard of this home led out to a major street and was characterized by rich San Augustine grass and massive oaks in the front near the sidewalk. The problem was there was no way of draining water from this lot, and the architect had hit a roadblock when it came time to develop a drainage system for the house itself. Standard gutters could not be inDrainage Systemsstalled on the home because it had been constructed with exposed rafters that extended past the sides of the roof. The architect asked us to develop an alternative way of moving water off the property while still maintaining the natural aesthetic of the house and surrounding landscape.
We determined that the best way to accomplish this would be to surround the entire front yard with a French drain made entirely of gravel. We laid down the gravel in the shape of a picture frame, creating the aesthetic of a grass courtyard made entirely of natural elements. Functionally, it offered an even greater, hidden value as well. Gravel is a natural drain that quickly pulls water away from vegetation and man-made structures with equal efficiency.
On the other side of the home, we were asked to do something even more unique—build a swimming pool surrounded by only a grass courtyard. The owners did not want any more paving than was absolutely necessary, because they wanted plenty of natural play space for their children and pets. So, rather than use paving, we used sod and grass instead to soften the entire area. The only concrete used was what we needed to build a low-profile pool coping. We also designed the skimmer throats with no lids in order to make the pool look flush with the grass. We placed simple water jets on one side of the pool so water would arch over its surface yet remain contained within its boundaries.
A variety of plant species were used to add a sense of color variation and containment to our grass courtyard design. In the very front of the yard, we used some very innovative tree preservation strategies to install up lights under the oaks and landscape lights for the front yard. We also created a green border around the French drain using boxwoods interspersed with Crepe Myrtles that added height and floral coloration. In the back, we decorated the far wall with Lantana and Caladiums and planted larger Japanese blueberries illuminated with up lights. Along the wooden fence between the far wall and the house, we trained a Star Jasmine to begin growing across the surface of the wood.
Inspiration for a large modern courtyard full sun xeriscape for summer in San Francisco with gravel.
Evolving Landscapes
Client asked for a simple transition from deck to yard with area for sitting.
Design ideas for a small modern backyard patio in Kansas City with gravel.
Design ideas for a small modern backyard patio in Kansas City with gravel.
Roeder Design Austin
A modern master bedroom addition to a midcentury ranch home. The inside/outside connection is enhanced with floor to ceiling glass and direct access to a shaded gravel patio.
Edger 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
Liberty Lawn Care LLC.
Inspiration for a large country backyard shaded driveway for spring in Austin with a garden path and gravel.
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой
ландшафтный дизайн сада трав с высокими мискантусами сахароцветными и мискантусами китайскими. Изящные соцветия молинии голубой приходят в движение от малейшего дуновения, создавая тонкую игру фактур в ландшафтном дизайне дачного сада.
Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь
Teresita M. Del Valle
Inspiration for a small tropical front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Other with a garden path and gravel.
The Gardensmith
Terra cotta pots are great for herb gardens.
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard full sun garden for summer in Portland with a vegetable garden and gravel.
This is an example of a small eclectic backyard full sun garden for summer in Portland with a vegetable garden and gravel.
Elemental Design Group
This coastal garden is a vibrant oasis of sustainable beauty. It features a welcoming wood entry deck that serves as a charming focal point and offers a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors. The garden showcases an array of colorful drought-tolerant perennials, thoughtfully chosen not only for their vibrant blooms but also for their ability to attract and nourish local pollinators.
Gardenscapes
Horizon Photoworks
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape in Calgary with gravel.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country backyard full sun xeriscape in Calgary with gravel.
Uccello Development, LLC
The cottage style exterior of this newly remodeled ranch in Connecticut, belies its transitional interior design. The exterior of the home features wood shingle siding along with pvc trim work, a gently flared beltline separates the main level from the walk out lower level at the rear. Also on the rear of the house where the addition is most prominent there is a cozy deck, with maintenance free cable railings, a quaint gravel patio, and a garden shed with its own patio and fire pit gathering area.
Edger Landscape Design
A fountain of strawberries nestles above the herbs, freeing them from disease as they hang over the rim of the pot.
Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
Déco Flora
Design ideas for a contemporary front yard full sun garden in Other with a garden path and gravel.
McCabe's Nursery & Landscape Construction
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and gravel.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary front yard full sun driveway in Perth with a container garden and gravel.
Sarah Jardine
A very special tree. Photography: Brent Wilson
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with a garden path and gravel.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with a garden path and gravel.
Robert Champier-Clarke
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in Gloucestershire with gravel.
Outdoor Design Ideas with Gravel
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