Pergola, sport court, and fire pit with seating.

A outdoor fire pit made of Colorado buff flagstone with hot tub and buff flagstone boulders in the background. David Winger-Winger Photography

Keauhou Project

Greg Putman Construction

Sunny Bay Cottage on Lake Muskoka

Mark and Carol Rodgers

Exterior landscaping

Desert Scottsdale

Unique Patio Creations

Cholla by Earll

Wright Residence

Platinum Landscape & Pools

This close up reveals all the different materials that were integrated into this contemporary design. Rock on the fireplace matches the rock on the house, CorTen steel planters match planters throughout landscape, Cedar Tongue and Groove wood matches the wood on the porch ceilings and the blue tile of the water feature adds the needed POP!

Genesis on the Lakes

Garden Designs By Angela

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle

Solitude Homes

Hummelstown-New England Federal In PA National Award Winner

GoldGlo Landscapes LLC

Clay brick and concrete pavers create a beautiful walkway through a carefully landscaped garden area to a mortise & tenon post and beam pergola. A circular stone bench provides an area for relaxing next to a stone firepit.

Troon Arizona Landscape (Scottsdale, AZ)

Pascale Land Design

A relaxing, lush and extraordinary courtyard.

Fire Council Next to Lake

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape

Creating Space

True Scape Design

Pool Landscape Grand Harbor/Lake Conroe

Fox Landscaping

Add seasonal flowers for a pop of color!

Westside Ranch Designed and Built

GO Designs Inc.

Designed with family in mind. We were invited to be part of this beautiful estate at ground breaking. Being involved at the beginning allowed us to help guide our client build a space that not only looks great, but will last a lifetime. From sub surface installation to cosmetic features, selecting the right materials without sacrificing quality. The curb appeal for our homeowner is great day & crazy good at night! Plenty of parking on this circular entrance for family & friends. A center raised planter focal piece sets the style, Rustic Elegance at the Ranch! The main entrance flooring set with tumbled travertine scabos & brick accent welcomes guest comfortably. Xericscape keeps the theme front to back! Large boulders dot the terrain. Outdoor lighting accents the home and throughout the landscaping. Come through the home and enter outdoor living at its finest. Across the grassy yard plains entertaining destinations spaces invite the family out to play! A childres playset & sandbox for the kids and a south African custom fire pit for everyone to gather around to tell tells & stories! Back at the covered patio, an outdoor custom kitchen, churrasco grill, bar and fireplace make hanging outdoors fun! Of course the view of the mountains encapsulates this grand space. Memories will be created here!

Crane House Sonoma Coast

Switch Lighting & Design, LLC

Photographer: Patrice Jerome

Modernizing a Moraga Landscape and pool

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Kukio

Nicholson

Deck and Pool, Top of the Mountain

Jesse York, Landscape Designer

Nestled on a challenging steep, rocky incline with breathtaking ocean vistas, this backyard was initially nearly unusable due to its limited flat areas. The homeowner's vision was to transform it into a multifunctional space capable of hosting large gatherings of family and friends. The transformative design boasts four terraced decks: two featuring cozy fire pits, one equipped with a hot tub perfectly positioned for sunset viewing, and another for daytime relaxation, alongside a hidden deck designed especially for children's play. The space is further enhanced with an outdoor kitchen, a cascading water feature adorning the slope, seating nestled under a waterproof deck, and built-in wooden seating with cleverly integrated storage, all centered around a playful and inviting pool.

Travertine Back Yard

User

We installed travertine pavers for a walkway from the back patio to the outdoor enterntainment area. The fireplace has travertine face and the fireplace patio is travertine as well. The lower protion of the columns are wrapped in an accenting travertine veneer.

Wild Wing

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

Blue Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

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.