Austin Landscaping Ideas

Terrace a Hillside and Grow RosesIf you have a sloped property that poses a challenge, a trip to Zilker Botanical Garden will have you thinking of it as an opportunity. At Zilker, the Mabel Davis Rose Garden consists of a series of stacked stone planters acting both as terraces and places to display beautiful flowers. Strips of lawn and pathways are interspersed between the planters, making it easy to access every rose bush. To see the roses in bloom, the best months to visit are April, May, June and October.

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Zilker Botanical Garden

Grow Texas NativesAre you interested in leading a more sustainable lifestyle? Converting all or part of your landscape to plants that are native to Texas will help you cut back on your water usage. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a great resource for those considering going native. Their Texas Mixed Border Homeowner Inspiration Garden demonstrates how Texas natives can be used to create an elegant English cottage garden. With its various colors, forms and textures, this garden proves that Texas plants can be combined to create lush and colorful planting beds. The Wildflower Center also has formal, traditional and naturalistic demonstration gardens.

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Incorporate Local LimestoneYou’ve likely spent time at Austin City Hall or at least passed by on your way to or from work. If you’re looking for landscape ideas that are modern in design, yet responsible in resources, you should take a visit just to check out the landscaping. The dominate element is the use of limestone, both on the building and throughout the outdoor spaces. Large slabs of limestone serve as seating at various points, while smaller pieces of the stone act as borders for planting areas. Austin City Hall also serves as a demonstration garden for the city’s Grow Green program.

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Austin City Hall

Liven up Your Yard with a Colorful Garden OrbIf you are looking for something extra to add a little pizazz to your front or backyard, The Great Outdoors is the place to go. Their colorful garden orbs are the perfect complement to nearly any Austin garden. Place one at the base of your favorite tree, or create a grouping against a wall as they have done here. The orbs can also be placed in water features or hung creatively from branches or a structure to create a unique display. Available in a variety of colors and sizes, you’re sure to find one that suits your needs.

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The Great Outdoors

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