Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

APLD Silver Award Winning Landscape 2021. Dymondia ground cover filled in. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design @digyourgardenlandscapedesign

Jewel Tones on a Steep Slope

Rock Paper Clippers

Gravel steps keep the feel casual.

Sakonnet River Vegetable Garden

User

Barely glistening in the sunlight, Critterfence separates the goodies within the garden from the bandits without.

Gardens

River's Edge Landscapes

Farmhouse Landscape

stone

D-CRAIN Design and Construction

2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape

Habitat Design

Habitat Design did the plant design and landscape styling for the 2012 Sunset Idea House in Healdsburg, CA. We also provided interior accents from our online store as well!

Stone Steps

Keith Willig Landscape Architecture, Inc.

Wide, gradual stone steps lead off the back patio to the poolside.

Terraced and Tiered Landscape Ideas, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Sheldon Landscape

Request Free QuoteHillside sloping backyard garden design in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin with tiered steps and planters beds in stone and pavers with annuals and perennials.

Pool Landscape | St. Louis, MO

Frisella Landscape Group

Landscape Lighting

Newport Ave Landscaping

Lighting up cascades within the water feature. FX Luminaire fixtures and a zone dimming Luxor transformer were used.

Resort Living

Mierop Design, FAPLD

Beautifully crafted dry laid stone walls, steps and piers frame colorful, romantic plantings and travertine patio. Lisa Mierop

Salem Custom Natural Thin Stone Veneer Retaining Wall

Quarry Mill

Interested in making your home one of a kind? This project is made with custom Salem natural thin veneer from the Quarry Mill.

Steps & Pathways

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Elevated Sky Garden Walk

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum

TifGrand(R) Bermuda

Super-Sod

Photo of this expansive TifGrand Bermuda lawn was taken by Harold Riddle of Redshed Creative.

Garten in Würzburg

Droll & Lauenstein

Martin Staffler, Gartenfotografie

Block Retaining Walls

Adelaide Retaining Walls

Newly constructed block style retaining wall. Blocks used were Boral Heathstone with bullnose capping

Going Native in Bel Air

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A wild, native spirit radiates out from within the structured lines and angles of the hardscape - softened by a lush and biodiverse selection of California native plants in a velvety palette of soft silvery grays, greens, and purples with the occasional pop of yellow and orange. Newly planted native Engelmann Oak and feathery Caesalpinia Sierra Sun trees are grounded by weighty golden boulders. White Cloud muhly grass whispers to the ceanothus and flannel bush, while verbena ‘De la Mina’ nestles amongst the buckwheat and artemisia, perfumed by the earthy smell of the endemic ‘Aroma’ Sage. Birds, butterflies, and other pollinators have found their way to this sumptuous wildlife habitat that we’ve created, and their presence brings a delightful song and serenity to the garden.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Black Sloped 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.