Front yard renovation with driveway and rock garden.

Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA

Prime Gardens Inc

Redlands Mesa

Sunshine Gardens

Backyard Hillside Drought-tolerant Design

Flores Artscape

Ocean Beach Craftsman

Arcadian Landscape

Coast Dudleya Saves the Drop

FormLA Landscaping

While much garden art can pose dangers when left out, the owners of this home collect reclaimed art of metal and glass. While both can melt in high heat, they do not burn. Here, a glass drop "waters" Coast Dudleya, aka "Live Forever." It can live on just a few drops! Unlike its look-alike Echeveria, California Native Dudleya thrive in our cool, wet winters every bit as well as they do in our hot, dry summers. Photo: Orly Olivier.

Wilets Residence

Verdant Enterprises

Ocean Beach Craftsman

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

Cleaned up and river rock to create a low maintenance landscape and accent the craftmanship of the home.

Ocean Beach Craftsman

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

A few of the Sago Palms from the front were transplanted to the back, which is a difficult thing to do.

Whisper Ranch Amenity Building

Creative Environments

Maison de Vacance - Landes

Last Design

Maison de vacance dans les Landes

Shadow Lake

Showcase Landscape & Irrigation

Planting designs

VVM Designs

Japanese Maple with Dianella and Geranium Rozanne

Backyard Diamonds

Coy Land Techs

The team helped transform an area once filled with spotty grass to a back yard that will look amazing all year. The project included removing existing pavers and reshaping the end of the paver walkway, artificial turf, concrete slab, concrete borders, river rock, succulents, drip irrigation, and running electrical for an outdoor fridge. The space is now low maintenance and ready for entertaining.

Wooten Backyard Living

Native Edge Landscape

These homeowners were looking to up their hosting game by modernizing their property to create the ultimate entertainment space. A custom outdoor kitchen was added with a top of the line Delta Heat grill and a special nook for a Big Green Egg. Flagstone was added to create asymmetrical walkways throughout the yard that extended into a ring around the fire pit. Four rectangular trellises were added along the fence and shed, with an all metal pergola located at the back of the pool. This unique structure immediately draws the eye and adds a playful, artistic element to the rest of the space. The use of various sized rocks, gravel, and flagstone give a rough texture that creates a symbiosis with the metalwork. Silver Falls Dichondra creates a beautiful contrast to the rocks and can be found all over the property along with various other grasses, ferns, and agave. A large area of gravel rests on the side of the house, giving the client room to park a recreational vehicle. In front, a privacy fence was added along one of the property lines, leading into a drought resistant, eco-friendly section of yard. This fence, coupled with a giant boulder, doubles as a safety precaution in case drivers miss the turn and run into their lawn. This updated landscaping adds an effortless flow for guests to move from the front yard to the back while creating a very open, welcoming feel to all who enter.

Japanische Steinlaterne

Drixler Japanische Häuser

japanische Steinlaterne aus Naturstein mit beleuchtetem Holzkorpus

Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA

Prime Gardens Inc

Ocean Beach Craftsman

Sylvia's Landscaping Company, LLC

Bluestone Chips - Side Walkway

Desert Look Partial Sun 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.