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Discover practical landscaping designs that breathe life into your ADU outdoor space, enhancing both its function and aesthetic appeal.
Sculptural Art Installations
![sculptural art installations](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sculptural-art-installations.jpg)
Strategically placed, eye-catching sculptures can act as focal points, adding a dash of whimsy or elegance to an ADU’s outdoor space.
Rooftop Garden Terraces
![rooftop garden terraces](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rooftop-garden-terraces.jpg)
Elevating greenery to new heights, a rooftop garden terrace transforms the unused upper canvas of an ADU into a vibrant, aerial retreat replete with plants and panoramic views.
Leisure Nooks With Hammocks
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Carve out a serene pocket within your garden where a hammock sways gently, offering a tranquil retreat for relaxation and daydreams amidst the greenery.
Butterfly Attracting Planters
![butterfly attracting planters](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/butterfly-attracting-planters.jpg)
Incorporating colorful, nectar-rich blooms in your garden entices a flutter of butterflies, adding dynamic life and charm to your ADU’s outdoor space.
Sustainable Drip Irrigation Systems
![sustainable drip irrigation systems](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sustainable-drip-irrigation-systems.jpg)
Sustainable drip irrigation quenches your ADU garden’s thirst drop by drop, ensuring precious water is directly delivered to plant roots with minimal waste.
Salvaged Material Pathways
![salvaged material pathways](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salvaged-material-pathways.jpg)
Salvaged material pathways interlace practicality with eco-friendly charm, transforming recycled bricks, stones, and tiles into enchanting walkways through your ADU garden.
Hidden Rainwater Catchments
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Tucked beneath the lush foliage, concealed rainwater catchments collect precipitation for sustainable garden irrigation, blending functionality with natural beauty.
Native Species Corner
![native species corner](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/native-species-corner.jpg)
Embracing the local flora, a Native Species Corner becomes a natural oasis, offering a low-maintenance sanctuary that supports the area’s biodiversity and connects the ADU to its regional roots.
Vertical Wall Gardens
![vertical wall gardens](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/vertical-wall-gardens.jpg)
Vertical wall gardens infuse life into barren walls, creating lush green spaces where ground area is limited.
Fruit Tree Arbors
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Fruit tree arbors not only generate seasonal bounty but also create shady retreats within an ADU’s outdoor space.
Sensory Herb Spirals
![sensory herb spirals](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sensory-herb-spirals.jpg)
A sensory herb spiral is a compact, vertical garden that allows for a variety of herbs to flourish in a delineated, spiraling design, engaging multiple senses with its aromatic presence and visual appeal.
Biodiverse Wildflower Meadows
![biodiverse wildflower meadows](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/biodiverse-wildflower-meadows.jpg)
Embrace a tapestry of colors by cultivating a varied wildflower meadow, providing a lush habitat for local fauna and creating a visually stunning landscape feature.
Fire Pit Gathering Area
![fire pit gathering area](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fire-pit-gathering-area.jpg)
Envision a cozy hub for twilight conversations; the fire pit area beckons with its inviting glow and the promise of shared stories under the stars.
Low-Impact Exercise Zones
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Carve out a serene space for yoga or tai chi amidst your greenery, bolstering both your physical health and mental tranquility.
Mosaic Tile Stepping Stones
![mosaic tile stepping stones](https://buildgreennh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mosaic-tile-stepping-stones.jpg)
Mosaic tile stepping stones infuse a splash of color and personal charm into your ADU’s outdoor space, guiding guests along a visually engaging path.
Ideas Elsewhere
- https://www.buildinganadu.com/adu-blog/landscape-designing-for-adus
- https://www.landscape-design-in-a-day.com/category/accessory-dwelling-unit-adu/
- https://aduresourcecenter.com/landscaping-around-your-adu/
- https://yardzen.com/yzblog/before-after-adu-landscaping
- https://www.autonomous.ai/ourblog/30-backyard-landscape-ideas
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/landscaping-your-adu-engineerinc
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