Greenwise Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Design

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan

Shade Garden

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

'Thalia' white Narcissus bulbs

Best Project Shots

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Phil Steinhauer

High Hemlock Landscape Design/Build and Water Feature Fountain/Pond

Four Seasons Landscape

San Marco Colonial

Helix Green Designs

A specimen Chinese Fringe tree accents the brick outdoor fireplace and creates a cozy outdoor living space for relaxation.

Exterior addition to rear elevation to an existing ranch style home.

Carmichael Modern Custom Home

Core Construction

Back Yard, Modern Yard

3 Season Room Feature

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

We designed a three season room with removable window/screens and a large sliding screen door. The Walnut matte rectified field tile floors are heated, We included an outdoor TV, ceiling fans and a linear fireplace insert with star Fyre glass. Outside, we created a seating area around a fire pit and fountain water feature, as well as a new patio for grilling.

Golf Course Views

Rosborough Partners Inc.

The outdoor fireplace area in the rear of the home provides a warm atmosphere where family and friends gather during cool spring and fall evenings. Ensuring the custom bluestone and granite cobble border design is always ready for guests, our team must remove organic debris weekly and prevent weeds to keep this stunning space well cared for.

Pelham Place

Jo Cowen Architects

Millet Ranch (Gilbert)

Outdoor Homes LLC

Katie's Backyard Renovation

EcoDesign SD

We designed a complete backyard makeover, including a custom build fireplace, a matching customized BBQ with stone veneer and a patio cover for shade and string light installations. The area is beautifully framed with a water wise artificial turf section on one side and crushed gravel on the other side.

Back yard

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

The small urban backyard is designed as an extension from the living area on grade, with the natural gas Napoleon fireplace surrounded by Blue Ledgestone being the focus of the garden from the inside and out. A cast concrete seat supports the fireplace and provides extra seating. A Twombly's Red Japanese Maple and pots of Asparagus Meyers in pots frame the view from the living area. Espaliered Abutilon and Camellias soften the fence on the sides while a hedge of tightly spaced Podocarpus gracillior will grow to screen the rear wall and neighboring house. Blue star creeper grows in between the pavers.

Bye Bye Sports Court

Petros Design

This terraced garden replaces an old sports court. The court is still serving as the patios in the middle terrace. Natural Bluestone was integrated in additional patios by the house and the lower terrace. The lower terrace serves as a water slowing drywell but is an excellent place to sit by an open fire pit and watch the Alpenglow on Mount Saint Helens and Mount Adams or watch the dancing city lights.

FERRIS™ AT NIGHT

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This award-winning landscape design turned a suburban yard into a coveted destination. The artfully selected stone pairings compliment the home beautifully. ORIJIN STONE Ferris™ Limestone pool paving, Friesian™ Limestone custom pool coping, Bronson™ Basalt custom wall caps & fireplace hearth, Alder™ Limestone wall stone & fireplace veneer. North Oaks, MN residence. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Dreamscapes Landscaping & Design, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Drew Gray Photography

Cinco Ranch Backyard Retreat

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

Custom built swing with cedar timbers

Outdoor Living Space

Planika UK

Paver Stones

Veth's Landscaping Services (206-852-7038)

Freeland, MD - Outdoor Living Area

Lehnhoff's Landscaping, LLC.

This photo illustrates the graceful termination of the natural stonewall capped with bluestone as it transitions to large boulder outcroppings that encompass the monolithic bluestone slabs leading to the top of the pool slide.

Backyard Garden Design Ideas with with Fireplace

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.