3/10

Casual Garden Design

When @wild_flowear designed her garden, she wanted it to feel free and playful. So instead of a formal, symmetrical layout, she placed her garden beds and boxes organically throughout the yard.

Rock borders and clear gravel paths keep it from looking messy. The beautiful birch-post trellis in the largest garden box provides a place to grow climbing plants like peas, green beans and cucumbers.

Also, if you’re looking for a trouble-free landscaping option, a gravel garden might be in your future. If laid correctly with at least four inches of gravel, they’re a lot less hassle than lawns and standard landscaping beds because they need minimal weeding or irrigation. — EY.

What I like about it: A clear vision, beautifully executed. I love how the design style of the deck carries through to the fun beehive-like raised beds that allow distinct, reachable planting areas.

Those chunky birch trellises fit the mod aesthetic perfectly too; thin bamboo stakes or wrought iron wouldn’t fit in here. From this angle, design elements lead the eye through the space and invite you in, from the decorative lantern to the birch poles and  arbor seating area. — EBG.

4/10

Potted Garden

Of course, not all designs fit the mold of a traditional garden. This potted garden by @modern_outdoor_design features a triangular arrangement of matching pottery, each filled with different herbs. Notice the bird bath peaking out in the back!

Combined with the backdrop of the recycled wood feature wall, the overall effect of this modern garden is stunning. — EY.

What I like about it: You might be surprised how many edible plants can grow happily in pots — just make sure to give plants the size pot they need.

Lettuce and strawberries can grow in only four inches, while tomatoes prefer a container at least 15 inches deep. Perennial plants need large enough pots to prevent their roots from freezing and may need other protection.

Matching ceramic pottery elevates this design. The birdbath in the back enlivens the space by inviting and nourishing local birds, which adds life and habitat to your garden! — EBG.

5/10

Front Yard Garden Design

When picturing a home vegetable garden, you probably automatically imagine it in the backyard. But as proven here by @greendreamstv, a front yard garden can be possible and beautiful.

This one is packed with lettuce variants and other vegetables in varying colors and textures. The lush layout adds more curb appeal than green grass ever could! — EY.

What I like about it: This is a wonderful example of making your front yard work for you, beautifully.

The waves of color and blocks of repeated plants are striking and the plants are spaced closely, lending a lush appearance. Note that between the plants, mulched soil keeps the plants’ roots moist when it’s hot and dry. — EBG.