What an approach! A combination of European sandstone, reclaimed curbing and Belgian Porphyry squares create one stunning and functional driveway, built to last a lifetime.

Wildlife Friendly Front Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Curb Appeals

Mirage Landscape

Zen Eclectic Modern Front Porch and Stairs

Taneja Architecture & Design

Modern front entry design with composite decking, natural stone with retaining wall, native plants and water feature.

Attractive fence designed for privacy and security

Village Landscape Architecture

Modern home privacy fence design in Sonoma County

Front Yard Design

Eileen G Designs

New construction home features low maintenance plants that will thrive in south Florida.

New Build Lake Minnetonka, MN

yardscapes Inc.

Newly constructed contemporary home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, MN. This beautifully crafted home featured a custom pool with a travertine stone patio and walkway. The driveway is a combination of pavers in different materials, shapes, and colors.

Blue Heron Driveway - Pelican Developers

Pelican Developers

California Spanish Colonial

The Design Studio of Wendy Harper

California Spanish Colonial motor court entry and gated driveway with sport court was designed in 2007. We pay meticulous attention to details during construction. The main courtyard entry allows guests to be let off at the front door and the cars valeted for parties. The grass insets soften and warm the homes grand entrance. American Gas lamps adorn the columns and front entry. The paving is natural cobble banding with Santa Barbara stone curbing. The motor court pads and driveway are sand finished colored concrete. The grand staircase to the main front door is cut limestone paving. Mature Olive trees frame the entrance and a two sided weeping wall water feature adds a focal point from inside the courtyard, as well as, from the street view. Two full grown California Live Oaks were craned in to frame each corner of the house. The main driveway to the garages has double Custom Wood gates with a side pedestrian entrance, all connected to the security system and cameras. The safe gated driveway also doubles as a bike/trike area for the children and is adjacent to the half-court Sport Court and in-ground trampoline for family fun. Photos by: Ken Palmer

Laguna Niguel

Arc Environments

Newtown Square Landscape

STENGER LANDSCAPING

Rob Cardillo

New Work

Landscape Perfections West, Inc.

Street Entrance

Gates Doors & Ironworks

Vibrant Surroundings

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC

Front yard landscaping in Oakridges

Horvath Landscapes

plutadesigns

Rock Garden retaining walls

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Rock garden Wall in the retaining the front yard driveway in Manalapan, Florida by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. Planting design Akiko Iwata

West University

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Carl Mayfield

Jeremy Russell Stone Masonry, LLC.

Gray jumbo belgium block set in cement on top of 9" of reinforced concrete

A Modern Yet Classical Villa With Curved Bay and Elliptical Staircase

Des Ewing Residential Architects

House on a Hill

BE Landscape Design

Driveway Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.