French Eclectic 2017

Outdoor Ink, LLC

Perry Street Rancher

Pacific Garden Design

After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.

Austin Hillside Estate

Double B Design, LLC

Night setting of the front yard spaces. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

Cobblestone driveway and rock garden walls

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

The stone driveways and boulder retaining walls are made out of volcanic rock and black granite cobblestone. The ground covers are planted in between the rock retaining walls.

Connecticut Beachside Casual

Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture & Design

Front entry with gravel driveway and ample parking. Fencing, arbor and gates work with house architecture and create handsome presentation from the road, clearly marking primary and secondary yard entries. Photo: Charles Hugh Moretz, Jr.

Glimmer Landscape Lighting pictures

Glimmer Landscape Lighting

NEW WAVE ASIAN

Lewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural Design

Lewis E. Aqüi

Stone & Garden Details

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs

Etobicoke Front Yard Makeover

Green Apple Landscaping

Milton Residence

a Blade of Grass

Photo by Pete Cadieux

Lakeside Cottage

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Dunbar Residence

Altera Landscape

Landscape Design: Elaine Iverson / Photography: Jeri Koegel

Retaining Walls

Lyons Landscaping

Kellogg Residence

Nathan Wright Landscape Design

Williston VT Driveway

MAPLE LEAF LANDSCAPING

Unilock Brussels Block Limestone driveway with Series 3000 black accent course and Circle designs.

Union

Horvath Landscapes

Interlock driveway, patio and walkways. woodworking, front sitting area, Oaks and Unilock Pavers.

Destin Waterfront

Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect

A view down the long driveway leading to the gated entrance.

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Photo includes additional updates to the front garden in early 2015. The front areas of this landscape in Bel Marin Keys, Novato, were transformed from a tired, water thirsty-lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. And a new driveway design featuring large concrete slabs and small black pebbles set in resin in between. A variety of low-water plants for sun and part shade complete this project front yard transformation. Installed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation is featured in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA

Greening the suburbs

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The old front lawn was removed, and replaced by ornamental grasses that use about 1/3rd of the water required by a lawn. The birch trees, however, had to stay. Unfortunately they are not a good choice for a water -conserving landscape. The orange grass is Carex Testacea, which though beautiful, is not a long lived grass. Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

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.