Front Lawn, retaining wall, steps and driveway

Central Toronto Front Yard Parking Pad

Green Apple Landscaping

South Hill Craftsman

Pacific Garden Design

After remodeling their 1905 Craftsman house, the homeowners were ready to tackle the yard. The front was easily spruced up with a new walkway and plantings, but the steep, wooded backyard was a much bigger challenge. Rebuilding a failing retaining wall was the first step to creating access to the previously overgrown space. Concrete patios with natural stone steps provide space for a hot tub and fire pit, completely transforming the dangerous eyesore.

Renovations and Installations

GALA Services Inc

Eagle Rock 2

Red Berm

Newly built house needed a landscape. So from dirt sprang a usable backyard with a firepit, barbeque, retaining walls, and lawn area for the dog.

Built in Seating, Rockery and Fire Pit

DREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design

Bed Stuy Zen - Steel, Stone, & Water

The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.

Techo Bloc Paver patio

Outdoor Lifestyles Landscape LLC

Lovely patio featuring Techo Bloc Blu pavers. As well as the Maya Stepper. Natural stone retaining wall.

Contemporary Garden Boulder

High Desert Designs, llc

Spring has sprung! A mix of early season ground cover, tulips, feather reed grass and sage all green up quickly and give you garden pleasure as soon as April.

Westridge project

Low Voltage Lighting

French Park

Creative Landscapes Detroit LLC

annuals by other

Metrowest Estate

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

Award Winning Water Feature Landscape Victoria

Ocean Road Landscaping

This beautiful rural landscape garden is situated in a stunning location within the Otway ranges. Due to the high rainfall, and slope of the site, water was an issue. A paved driveway channels the water into a natural water feature has been installed, which runs under the house walkway. Quality pool paving and decking, and a large amount of natural stone walling has been landscaped at this property. Large stones have been located as stone features throughout to make a stunning and first class landscape. This premium water feature in this rural landscape garden won Feature in Landscape at the Victorian Landscape Awards 2014. Landscape Victoria Award WinnerJudges’ comments are as follows: “This installation has successfully provided a link across the Landscape via a well thought through design approach that addresses both functional and aesthetic challenges. The result is a feature in the landscape that can be enjoyed from different vantage points within the home.” – Landscape Victoria Judge, Grant Saltmarsh– Landscape Victoria Awards Extra information Design by Ocean Road Landscaping and Facet Design Rural landscape garden

Tuscany Meets Texas Hill Country

Elizabeth McGreevy

Integral Lighting

Starr Contracting

Stone Retaining Walls

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Modern Update to a Ranch Style Orinda Home Landscape

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Floating Layers

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Rolling Stone Landscapes

Landscaping Company at Rathgar, Dublin

Aspects of Landscaping

The professional back garden design was provided by the client and built by Aspects of Landscaping in Rathgar, Dublin 6. This rustic garden involved almost 60 tone of materials dug and moved through the house. The garden was divided into two levels. the lower part of the garden was built as a sitting area. Aspects of Landscaping used flamed golden granite slabs for a smooth finish. the top-level was designed to be used as an entertaining, grass area for the kids. The main objective was to reuse as many materials as possible. during the excavation our landscaping team managed to reuse granite stones for walling, old ceramic slabs for the patio on the upper-level and rustic bricks for stairs.

Hardscape Lighting And Plant Lighting

Big Rock Landscaping

Perfectly balanced outdoor lighting in this backyard make the space feel inviting and comfortable.

Black Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

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.