Raised Stone Bond Beam & Raised Spa Pool

Little Siesta Cottage- 1926 Beach Cottage saved from demolition, moved to this site in 3 pieces and then restored to what we believe is the original architecture

Lakeside Retreat | Lake Couchiching

Dearborn Designs & Associates

Landscapes for Living. Natural stone blends with concrete flagstone pavers to create a scenic sitting area while on a lower level; a fire pit creates a great space for entertaining. A natural stream wanders down the hill to fall beside the sitting area, surrounded by colourful, low maintenance, sun loving plants. On the upper patio adjacent to the house, a built-in barbeque creates a work space for the resident chef. Integrated into the natural slope of the site, this design utilizes the existing elevation changes to its best advantage. Relax. Enjoy. Entertain.

St. Charles Country Club

EverGreen Landscape Associates LLC

Tudor Revival backyard lakefront landscape design

Earthwise Horticultural Services

Scott Simpson Large scale project began with the natural stone English style garden on the island with a water fountain as a central feature. The backyard was terraced to provide a more even surface for weekend sports with the children. The terracing was framed near the house with a 3 foot deep channel that will hold koi. On one side is a fire pit with amphitheater style seating and the other side opens up for the koi. There is an edible garden and butterfly garden as well. The entrance is punctuated with a large 10 foot diameter fountain. The entire landscape is on automated lighting with underwater lighting as well.

Roma 2

EQUILATERO

Sistemazione della zona esterna in un angolo giardino con barbecue.

Solana Beach Mediterranean

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Bocce ball court

Braemont

C.E.I.

Lake County, Indiana Back Yard Wonderland

Smalls Landscaping

Enjoy this photo! It was taken a year after finalizing this project. The client has enjoyed every aspect of their back yard. The outdoor kitchen, pool, fire pit, & waterfall has created a wide variety of things for people to do while visiting their lovely home.

Brighton Backyard Opportunity

Landforms

Brighton backyard oasis. Our client had a beautiful home in the woods with an expansive deck and much-unused space underneath. They were looking to create an outdoor living room. With an extensive design, we tripled their outdoor-entertaining area. We added a large dining area, a lounge area under the deck, and a fire pit with a seating wall to keep things cozy on crisp fall nights. We tied the new space to the deck and walkout basement using large format pavers with a contrasting border. A pachysandra border kept the transition from hardscape to softscape neat and clean.

Finished Projects

Borsello Landscaping

Suburban Country

Land2c Landscape Architecture

This multi-use firetable is also a coffee table with a spinning lazy susan centerpiece when not using the propane fueled fire.

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.

Fire & Ice Outdoor Winter Oasis

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses

Inspired by the original Adirondack chair designed in 1903, the Mopani outdoor chair is made for comfort. The deep seat, leg support, wide armrests and tall slat back let you sit back and relax as you enjoy the great outdoors. Astrid Insieme accessorizes with plaid throws, pelts, kilim pillows and some lanterns for effect.

Modern Mountain Home

Bob Jung

Drone view. Landscape design and installation: Season Services, Mukwonago, Wisconsin Pool: Bob's Pools, Sullivan, Wisconsin Pool furniture: Master Z's, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Cabin Exterior

J&L Interiors, LLC

Backyard

Gathering Place

di Stefano Landscaping

This custom landscape design provided an outdoor room for family gatherings with additional space for additional entertaining. These low maintenance perennials and shrubs border the patio for seasonal interest and color.

Custom Tapered Fire Table with Natural Stone – Propane

AMS Fireplace, Inc.

This is a fully custom, made-to-order, fire table. The frame was made to taper down to the bottom of the fireplace. The finishing materials consist of stacked stone and quartzite. This unit run off of propane which is accommodated by an access door on the side along with a horizontal propane tank.

Belgard Patio and Walkway with Firepit and Cedar Pergola

DREAMSCAPES Landscape and Design

Winsome Living

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Treve Johnson Photography

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.