A view of the roof garden space in the evening Photos: Peter Hurley Art

Espaliered Pears

Rose Brady Keane Landscape Architecture

Fiberglass pots contain espaliered fruit trees and herbs, set against a custom steel screen

Noland Landscape Design

Naturalistic garden featuring lush plantings for year round interest, new entry fence with arbor and modern garden shed green roof. Photos by Bill Noland.

Beekman Penthouse Terrace

Jeffrey Erb

Dining for six, lounge chairs and a daybed offer multiple ways to enjoy this midtown terrace . Lush flowering trees with a sweet fragrance add to the atmosphere of the garden.

Brooklyn Rooftop Garden 3

Little Miracles Designs

Dining area

Roof Garden in Kensington

The Garden Builders

Shaker Heights Rooftop

Lifestyle Landscaping, Inc.

Summer blooming hydrangea provide plenty of color at this end of the rooftop garden.

Rooftop Gardens

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk

Nighttime Ambience on Park Slope Roof Garden with Custom Pergola

Amber Freda Garden Design

You’re looking beautiful, Brooklyn! Our design for this rooftop garden in Park Slope included composite decking, wood fencing, a black and tan pergola, globe lights, and black fiberglass planters. Up-lights in the plants also make for a dramatic nighttime effect. This project was somewhat unusual for us because the client actually built most of the hardscaping himself, based on our design. Hats off to such a hard-working client – you do great work! We came in after his work was finished to install all the plants, planters, soil, a small fountain, irrigation, and lighting. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Victoria 2

Urban Roof Gardens

Urban Roof Gardens www.urbanroofgardens.com One of two terraces in this penthouse, this terrace brings echoes both of Provence and the cubist hillside villages of Santorini. Individually crafted terracotta planters, of differing heights and sizes, provide for both decorative planting as well as a working allotment for fruit and vegetables. A crunchy gravel path meanders between the planters, with perforated Sardinian brick walls dividing the large space, and affording protection from the wind to both planting and people.

The built in BBQ nestled amongst the raised beds

Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

The built in gas BBQ has plenty of storage under for the gas bottle, the right hand cupboard has a small fridge perfect for entertaining. The raised beds are all clad in painted larch. Photographed by Nathalie Priem

Darien Stone Shingle

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

West Coast Vibes in West Town

Chicago Roof Deck & Garden

Shade Structures, Pergolas, and Arbors by Gunn Landscape Architecture

Gunn Landscape Architecture

Beekman Penthouse Terrace

Jeffrey Erb

Dining for six, lounge chairs and a daybed offer multiple ways to enjoy this midtown terrace . Lush flowering trees with a sweet fragrance add to the atmosphere of the garden.

Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House

User

Dramatic Lighting to show off features

Modern low-maintenance terrace

Sarita Landscape Inc

Renovated this out-dates terrace to give it a modern twist. This yard is an example of " less is more", with a custom-made concrete and wood bench, matching table, pergola, panel wall, and low-maintenance plants.

Raised planters for Corokia hedging

Jamie Reid Landscape & Garden Design Ltd

Jamie Reid

Back Bay, Rooftop/Kitchen Garden

Jean Brooks Landscapes

This garden takes advantage of the chimney tops and attics spaces of the urban landscape of the Back Bay- we refer to it as "Mary-Poppinsville". Split in to two areas- seating and dinning/cooking. shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles including: herbs, tomatoes, The client is a gourmet chef and uses the foods in his cooking. With limited space, the most popular edible plants that clients ask for are tomatoes and herbs because the herbs can be used in daily cooking and theres nothing to compare to the homegrown tomato. Where space is generous, we also plant blueberries strawberries, raspberries, lettuces, peppers.

Succulent Gardens and Pots

Scenic Landscape and Design

Launa Taylor

Black Rooftop Garden Design Ideas

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.