Sweeping path to entrance way, formal front and back garden, including water feature.

Twin Cities Tiryns

TerraVista Landscape and Design

Pergola over the stone mosiac "Carpet".

Australian Native Front Yard

Cast iron furniture on circular brick patio with boxwood hedge. Photo by David E. Perry

Arid Entryway in Tucson

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Lichen covered boulders, glacier rock creek bed, and rust colored low voltage lights all stand as a stalwart background to the vibrant show of the bright yellow blossoms of the damianita. Photos by Roni Ziemba

Wainscott Residence

Sandvold Blanda Architecture + Interiors LLC

Formal Driveway Gate Posts with Precast Caps and Walls

THE KING'S MASONS

Stately brick posts, walls and precast caps. Custom wrought iron gates designed by The King's Masons.

Traditional Country Garden, Fryerning Essex

Cube 1994 Ltd

A large, country garden in need of some TLC. Although our clients had a full time gardener, the landscape lacked colour, structure and spatial design. The space was divided into a series of gardens that took you on a journey. The White garden with reclaimed red brick courtyard led you into the different areas. Obelisks and a central bronze sundial added focal points. The Mediterranean garden, flanked by an existing high red brick wall allowed tender plants to be placed here due to the reflective and stored heat from the wall. Edged by white flowering Hyrdangea Annabel and two archways of Trachylospermeum Jasminoides. The Woodland Walk in the partial shaded area gave way to Rhododendrons, Camelias, Ferns and Helebores. Tulips were also added by the thousand to give high impact through Spring. Returning back towards the house, through the summer borders and a dazzling display of colour, clipped box topiary and the small Rose Garden.

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Designs

Dream Gardens LLC

Antique Barr Street Paver

Gavin Historical Bricks

Genuine antique reclaimed Barr street pavers from the streets of Racine, WI used in this beautiful Lake Forest, IL installation.

Front porch stone steps & landing, rock detail

TOUGH OAKS LANDSCAPING

Stone steps, interlocking stone front landing, front entry, interlocking walkway, stone garden bed, Tough Oaks Landscaping Company Barrie. Ralph J. Young, natural stone. colour banding, front entrance, front porch steps & landing, front yard makeover, front yard renovation.

Acton

Arzate Design Group

Paver Patios and Walkways

Summit Outdoor Living

Cremorne Heritage

Architelle Architecture & Interior Design

Authentic Spanish Style

BE Landscape Design

Instead of selling, our clients opted for a much overdue backyard transformation. BE Landscape Design removed the old lawn and deck, and replaced them with outdoor dining, kitchen, lounge, fire-pit, a central fountain, olive trees and so much more. Perfect for Holiday gatherings with family and friends.

High function in a small side yard! Pergola, patio, raised bed, fountain, etc.

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

An after visit a couple of years later!

Outdoor Living Spaces

Sargent's Gardens

Shawn Fagan

Eclectic Backyard Garden

Garden Gate Landscaping

A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden. Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Pimiento Lane

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography

Brown Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

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.