Incredible Euphorbia tirucalli 'Sticks of Fire' called Pencil Cactus in Laguna Beach! Photo by Lauran Corson

Bath Courtyard

Green & Gorgeous

Cercis with underplanting forms the central focus in a spectacular feature pot.

Complete Home Remodel

Hartung Construction, Inc.

Recycled Concrete Trough with Succulents

Regenesis Ecological Design

Recycled industrial concrete trough planted with Sedum 'Autumn Joy' and Sesleria autumnalis.

Formal Roots

Carolina Landscape, Inc.

Rosedale Modern Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

This duplex has a very modern aesthetic with focuses on clean lines and metal accents. However, the front courtyard was undeveloped and uninviting. We worked with the client to tie the courtyard and the property together by adding clean, monochromatic details with a heavy focus on texture. The main goal of this project was to add a low-maintenance outdoor living space that was an extension of the home. The small space and harsh sun exposure limited the plant pallet, but we were able to use lush plant material to maximize the space. A monochromatic pallet makes for a perfect backdrop for focal points and key pieces. The circular fire-pit was used to break up the 90 degree angles of the space, and also played off the round pottery.

770 Military Road, Mosman

Belle Property Australasia

Mind the Gap

Bellevue Residence

Susan Cohan Gardens

A container filled with perennial plants that is in fairly deep shade. This container requires very little in the way of maintenance.

From hayfield to elegant home

Bradford Associates, LLC

Frank Lloyd Wright inspired planters on either side of the porch entry.

NYU Courtyard with Old World Charm

Amber Freda Garden Design

Intimate city spaces, such as this NYC landscape design, can be the perfect place to create a mood. You can practically feel the romantic charm of this small courtyard patio garden in the middle of Manhattan. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

A Historic Firehouse Garden

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Entertaining and outdoor dining take place on the main patio with a tailor-made accent water feature.

Исторический сад Happoen Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Andrey__Lysikov

фотограф Андрей Лысиков

Custom built planters filled with professionaly planted flowers by Todd Nappi of

New York Plantings Garden Design

Manhattan, NY cafe's and restaurants know and trust New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors to provide custom built planter boxes, plant beautiful mixed flowers to last the entire season from Spring thru Fall. Todd Nappi master gardener planted these flowers for the 29st and 3rd ave NYC sidewalk café...."Your gardener Sucks!"

Flagstone & Stone Veneert

Randy & Ray's LLC

Stone steps and walkway add beauty to any landscape and provide the perfect solution for a sloped landscape. Photo: Randy & Ray's LLC

Oak Building Coutryard Area

Llama Architects

As part of this Replacement Dwelling Development, this area between the two newly built large Oak Framed Buildings has been created to form a focal feature in between both buildings. A once totally neglected,over grown shaded area due to 20 Leylandi trees being in this part of the Developments Curtilage, this now lovely sunny area has been carefully landscaped with a wonderful dry stone curved wall, Oak cleft gates and Oak raised beds with Box Ball 'Cloud' Planting. Recalimed York Stone Flags and Setts have also been used and allowing the Oak of the buildings and raised beds to naturally 'silver' will go onto compliment the beautiful 200 year old stone. The Dry Stone wall is soon to be capped off with bull nosed stone coping stones. The Box Balls remain a constant structural planting element all year round and look stunning when frost covered. John Cullen low level Lighting in the raised beds and walk way allow these raised beds to look stunning in the evening.

Bath Courtyard

Green & Gorgeous

Finished courtyard in winter dormancy with early camellia flowers bringing the promise of spring.

Two workshop studios

FREAKS

FREAKS / David Foessel

Orchid Beach

Nautilus Homes

The orchid conservatory, a four walled trellis structure, was built as a zen mediation space for the owner who has a great passion for orchids. The orchid conservatory is a beautiful structure that features four walls of trellises to display orchids, an outdoor shower, lovely seating area, gates on both sides, and a relaxing bronze Cupid fountain that can be heard from the bathtub in the master bath. With ample space, orchids can be planted in floor pots, or hung from the substantial lattice structures with oval portholes. The space steps down into a beautiful courtyard in the front of the home enhancing it calming effect. Fragrant flowering Plumeria trees nestle the structure tightly providing a stunning backdrop of color, so indicative of the tropics. The subtle sound of the fountain completes the bath for your senses.

Traditional Landscape

Spanish Colonial Revival Landscape Garden | Mission Hills

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This gorgeous Spanish revival home required new stucco plaster, paint, iron fencing, completely new landscaping, aromatic and romantic garden and terrace furnishings perfect for entertaining and gazing the San Diego city line view.

Courtyard Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

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.