Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs

Laurel Way Beverly Hills modern home zen garden under floating stairs. Photo by William MacCollum.

New build garden - Olympic park Stratford

This blank canvas space in a new build in London's Olympic park had a bespoke transformation without digging down into soil. The entire design sits on a suspended patio above a carpark and includes bespoke features like a pergola, seating, bug hotel, irrigated planters and green climbers. The garden is a haven for a young family who love to bring their natural finds back home after walks.

Townhouse courtyard garden - Edgecliff Sydney

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

We were called in to completely renovate this semi established garden in Edglecliff. We established further boundaries using buxus and brought in new plants to help bring the space a more contemporary and balanced feel.

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Ryan Gamma

San Clemente Small Home 1

Conscious Environments Inc.

Hummingbird House

Stonecreek Building Company, Inc.

Timmerman Photography Sculpture by Mayme Kratz This is a home we initially built in 1995 and after it sold in 2014 we were commissioned to come back and remodel the interior of the home. We worked with internationally renowned architect Will Bruder on the initial design on the home. The goal of home was to build a modern hillside home which made the most of the vista upon which it sat. A few ways we were able to achieve this were the unique, floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the side of the property overlooking Scottsdale, a private courtyard off the master bedroom and bathroom, and a custom commissioned sculpture Mayme Kratz. Stonecreek's particular role in the project were to work alongside both the clients and the architect to make sure we were able to perfectly execute on the vision and design of the project. A very unique component of this house is how truly custom every feature is, all the way from the window systems and the bathtubs all the way down to the door handles and other features.

River Oaks 2 - Landscape Maintenance & Seasonal Color

Hogue Landscape Services

fench country classical garden meets modern. These are technically two different houses that the client combined into one. VERY different styles, but well done.

Diseño del patio de un Hotel en Filipinas. Usamos alambre y bambú.

The Sandy Project

Moss Boss Studios

Lime green floating duckweed and surrounding foliage pops as the light fades.

Brooklynn Courtyard Patio

The Todd Group

This Brooklynn courtyard has a wonderful patio space with rectalinear stones placed in a scattered pattern. Old brick walls add a contrast for the patio with white flowering crape myrtles providing some light shade.

Outdoor Living

Accent Landscapes

This welcoming entry to the home also provides as a nice place to unwind and enjoy the sunset.

Private Residence / Saint Simons Island, GA

The Robert K. Higgins Company

Thomas Thaddues Truett Architect

St. Helena rural contemporary

ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture

Marion Brenner Photography

Brockley

Epoch Landscapes

Shortlisted for the prestigious Pro Landscaper's Small Project Big Impact award. Used as an example of excellent design on London Stone's website.

Veggie garden boxes with crushed rock and bluestone paving

Village Landscape Architecture

Tall, square garden boxes provide a repeating rhythm and work as a transition from the more formal bluestone paving in the pool area. The double cedar fence with espalier fruit trees, hides (and mutes) the pool equipment and AC condenser area

Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Secret Gardens of Sydney - Best in Category & Gold Award

LDI (Landscape Design Institute)

Courtyard 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.