A full-scale makeover was necessary to address drainage issues and create a low-maintenance landscape. It also offered an opportunity to incorporate the homeowner's love of Japanese Zen gardens. We designed a contemplative space that melds the traditional Zen aesthetic with Northwest plants and materials. The back yard is a peaceful retreat with stone features and restrained planting. Stone steps lead to a lower gravel patio with Montana sandstone benches.

Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden

Beaudry Garden Design

John Beaudry

Contemporary Masterpiece

Noel Cross+Architects

Tree Bosque off parking/motor courtyard Landscape Architect Dustin Moore of Strata while with Suzman Cole Design Associates Frank Paul Perez, Red Lily Studios

Entry Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

Plenty of room to get out of the car and bring your packages to the front door Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Photo by Amy Whitworth

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

Client Landscape

Urban Eco Design, Inc. Landscaping

Calstone

Iconlux - Landscape Lighting

A small thatched country cottage. The client wanted to light the area at the back where they drove in. Primarily, we lit where the gates open linking it to the electronic gates. The features of the garden were picked up with lighting and backlight the raised bed. Layers were created with lighting.

Feldbaum residence

Palm Dreams Watershapes and Landscapes

Creating this landscape, we brought in tons of soil, creating raised berms in order to plant on a very rocky mountain base. Using specimen boulders, Agaves and Yuccas and combining them with drought tolerant perennials adds a wonderful combination of softness and color.

Privacy Fence

Superior Fence Co of San Antonio

Sylvanus Marston Mediterranean

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung

Tour of Homes

Baja Finishes LLC

St Kilda terrace garden

User

This formal garden with a feature olive tree, low hedge of Euonymous 'Tom Thumb' and pebbles at the entrance to a Victorian terrace in St Kilda, Melbourne. Photo by Charlotte Harrison

Shade Garden

Louisiana Horticulture Services

This home owner didn't want to keep mowing his back yard. So we came up with a shade garden design that eliminated his grass and added beauty and function to his back yard. We used mature Natchez Crape Myrtles, Asian Jasmine, Variegated Hostas, and Autumn Fern.

Waterfall and Pool

Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction

Poynter Landscape

A邸

TBJインテリアデザイン建築事務所

Essex Farmhouse

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

Desert meets the sea in Santa Monica

SVA Home and Garden

Montecito Timeless Traditional

Montecito Landscape

Oakleaf Hydrangea flank this gravel path that leads one to a secret garden at the back of the property. The hedge of privet and lush plantings of pittosporum and loropetalum create a private oasis from the rest of world

Un petit jardin épuré à Gardanne

Vanessa Cottin

Black Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.