Jonathan House

Holly Farm Lane

Vesna Somers, JD, Managing Broker

Saratoga Extreme Backyard Make over

Creative Environments

In this photo you can see the blend of landscape and hard scape. The pool environment is inviting from most ever corner of the yard with the comfort of the heated cabana and over sized living spaces. The appointment of bluestone paving throughout the backyard adds to the craftsman architecture.

The Aurora : 2019 Clark County Parade of Homes : Lower Patio & Fire Pit

Cascade West Development

Inspired by the majesty of the Northern Lights and this family's everlasting love for Disney, this home plays host to enlighteningly open vistas and playful activity. Like its namesake, the beloved Sleeping Beauty, this home embodies family, fantasy and adventure in their truest form. Visions are seldom what they seem, but this home did begin 'Once Upon a Dream'. Welcome, to The Aurora.

Lakeside Cottage

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Fair Winds

Lane Williams Architects

Central courtyard view shows guest houses (left and center) and main bedroom suite.

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.

Elegant Paver Driveway and Firepit

Tim's Landscape Creations

Christian Cox aubrilanemedia.com

Wild Wing

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

A Creek Runs Through It

Geared for Growing Landscape Services

Curvilínea

Bianchi Design

Kirk Bianchi created the design for this residential resort next to a desert preserve. The overhang of the homes patio suggested a pool with a sweeping curve shape. Kirk positioned a raised vanishing edge pool to work with the ascending terrain and to also capture the reflections of the scenery behind. The fire pit and bbq areas are situated to capture the best views of the superstition mountains, framed by the architectural pergola that creates a window to the vista beyond. A raised glass tile spa, capturing the colors of the desert context, serves as a jewel and centerpiece for the outdoor living space.

Travertine Terrace Professional DIY

Stone Garden

The homeowners took on an ambitious project: to build a terraced patio with steps descending to a lower patio with a firepit overlooking the water. Backed by 20+ years of construction experience, they were able to take the project from design to reality. They chose creme travertine tiles accented with a silver travertine inlay over an Ashland wall block system base. Stone Garden staff can provide useful tips for Do-It-Yourselfers or connect you with a mason from our Contractor Referral Network to design and build your dream project.

Saratoga Extreme Backyard Make over

Creative Environments

With the solar heater on the roof for the swimming pool and the outdoor fire pit, this view in the yard shows off most of the outdoor living spaces. From the cozy fire you can survey the full back yard. A glass of wine, the bocce court just to the right and the warmth of the fire in the evening time. Michael Tebb and his team put their special touch on each part of the back yard that Peter Koenig laid out in design.

Cougar Gulch Rustic Renovation

K2 Landscaping

Stone Cliff

Cedar Hollow Landscaping

Stone, Travertine, Pavers

Pryors Better Yards

Solana Beach Mediterranean

Living Gardens Landscape Design

LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION

Sound Harbor Development, LLC

Multilevel Backyard Retreat

Lynch Landscape and Tree Service, Inc.

Using walls and steps, we transformed this steep backyard hill into multi-level patio spaces perfect for entertaining

Natural Stone Pavers Around Fire Pit

Big Rock Landscaping

The balance of adding a fire pit near a pond creates a cozy atmosphere for year round enjoyment.

Expansive Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

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.