This natural styled water feature brings sound and movement to the landscape.

A new home needs some time for the landscape to mature, however this house backs onto a greenbelt, so the clients have nature at their door step. An avid gardener and nature lover, this client asked for a lap pool, outdoor shower, patio area, veggie garden and outdoor kitchen area. She received everything plus a water feature and a small pool house with a powder room. Materials include natural stone walls & raised planter, sand-etch concrete and patio slab inlays. Metal containers are used for the veggie garden in the side yard.

Quaint Corner Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

This couple wanted to get the most out of their small, suburban backyard by implementing an adult design separate from the kids' area, but within its view. Our team designed a courtyard-like feel to make the space feel larger and to provide easy access to the shed/office space. The delicate water feature and fire pit are the perfect elements to provide a resort feel.

Back Yard Renovations with Water Feature - Highlands Ranch, CO

Outside Dreams Landscape Design and Construction

Beautiful pondless water feature with surrounding mulch and plantings to complete the natural look!

Rosewood Ranch Estates

Creative Environments

New Project

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Back Door Brook (Newton)

FallingWater Scapes

Up close and personal with the first waterfall. Camouflaging a water feature's starting point is crucial to creating the illusion that it's natural.

Backyards

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

Natürlicher Garten | mediterran + romantisch

GODELMANN GmbH & Co. KG

Boyne City Large Waterfall and Pond for Pets and Meditation

Waterpaw a division of Muddypaw LLC

The dogs get in on the action every day! The whole family is out here all the time enjoying what was a drab yard but is now full of life and family.

Sheer Descent Wall for the Spool in Refined Relaxation

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

Custom outdoor spa is also a water feature with beautiful sheer descent walls with tile veneer Photos by Tom Minczeski/photoman.com

Manor Farm Barn - my own Cotswold courtyard garden

Joanne Alderson Design

My own Cotswold courtyard garden here in Hardwick. I used porcelain flags, a large reflection pool, mature trees & fabulous lighting to achieve this simple understated look

FANTA SE

User

architectural digest

Calming French Garden

Landscape Logic

This French garden is compact yet full of passion, serenity, and of course, tranquility. Landscape Logic Photo: J.Dodd

Outdoor Kitchen

Studio Nest

A contemporary indoor / outdoor kitchen installed as part of this summerhouse scheme. The rustic finish of the interior is sharpened by the clean contemporary lines of the garden design.

Poolside Stream

FallingWater Scapes

Lake Glenville Luxury

Sundog Homes

Yard Renovations with Water Fall Feature - Littleton, CO

Outside Dreams Landscape Design and Construction

Beautiful pondless water feature with multiple waterfalls and tons of flowers and shrubs surrounding the area in fresh mulch. A relaxing and desirable feature to add to any yard!

Garden for a barn conversion

Joanne Alderson Design

Modern courtyard garden for a barn conversion designed by Jo Alderson Phillips @ Joanne Alderson Design, Built by Tom & the team at TS Landscapes & photographed by James Wilson @ JAW Photography

Water Features

Aria Alfresco

This natural boulder waterfall has a siloam slab for a foot bridge to cross over onto the patio from the pathway.

Brown Garden Design Ideas with with Waterfall

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.