Long cobblestone driveway using a combination of grey and rose coloured cobbles lead to the front iron gates.

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GARDEN CONCEPTS

GArden concepts

Jardin Mediterraneo

Jardineria Turrillo

English High Bank Waterfront. Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Address graphics with concrete planter. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

Outdoor Areas

Meier Custom Built Homes, LLC

Torii Gate and Fence - Completed Project

Maine Porch & Pergola Company

It’s not often that we get asked to build a “work of art”, but this project was one of these instances.

Vista de la jardinera de corten y olivera

RIGAU Jardiners

junu

Mountain Contemporary Home

Design Elite

The house wraps around a lushly landscaped courtyard with soothing water feature.

Landscape Designs

Robert Bradley Landscaping

VIVIENDA EN LOMAS DE RIO VERDE

Verde Bothellas Arquitectura

Vista desde el lateral de la vivienda principal y casa de invitados.

Pacific Palisades Estate

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Traditional Brick Poolside Patio and Driveway

GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD

Keeping with the classic style for the front entrance, entry gates are set behind a Belgian block apron at the driveway. Complementing the traditional red brick house, the backyard has a red brick patio with bluestone border details.

Small Courtyard in the Suburbs by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects

Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects

Bend new construction landscape

Land Escapes Inc.

The Prairie At Post Estate

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project. Film by Affordable Aerial Photo & Video

Energie II-Mid Century Renovation Mc Lean Virginia

Esmoreit Koetsier Fine Art

Energie II-Mid Century Renovation Mc Lean Virginia

Garden Whimsy

Architectural Gardens, Inc

The shapely estate wall formalizes the entry to the garden. The carefully conceived and flawlessly executed masonry structure has a dramatic affect on the character of the property.

Needham Residence

a Blade of Grass

Arbor marking the transition from the courtyard to the backyard. Photo by Pete Cadieux

Parc dans les Yvelines

Christophe Courtois - Atelier Canopée

projet pour le jardin d’entrée Christophe Courtois

Home in Gary Player Estates

Fairview Custom Homes

Aperture Vision Photography

Courtyard Driveway 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.