Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants, complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Low voltage pathway and garden lights provide nighttime ambiance. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Schwenke Project

Custom Stonescaping, LLC

This yard dealt with drainage issues. Two new dry riverbeds were installed, along with extending the gutter and installing a new walkway, stoop, pathway, boulders, stone steps, columns, plantings and mulching.

Front and Back Landscape - Lexington

Moodscapes LLC

terraced backyard, beautiful natives, masonry

The Judge's House

Garden Mates LLC

Patent pending on these beautifully crafted, weathered Ipe raised planters!! Our staff carpenter designed them and constructed them on site with other crew members. We used washed pea stone for the paths. It is truely remarkable the amount of food that can be grown in a small amount of space.

Towsley

Ventures Design

Harrington - Lake Minnetonka

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

Very inviting walkway with Flagstone, Gravel and Stepstone Pavers. We found this amazing iron gate at an estate sale!

Lemon Ranch

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

SoCal Contractor Construction Erika Bierman Photography

Argyle Park

Shangri-la Landscaping

This project was a comprehensive landscape design and construction project for a park near Ambleside, West Vancouver.

Aspen Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

David O. Marlow Photography

Los Angeles

Zucker Design Associates, Inc.

Cistern Project

Pearson Landscape Services

Zoysia turf grass with limestone retaining wall and cistern. whales tongue agave below

Cistern Project

Pearson Landscape Services

Corten, steel retaining wall with board formed concrete wall

Mill Waters, Still Waters - Surrey

Acres Wild

Romantic Country Garden, Surrey, UK

The Blue Garden

R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor

Marianne Lee Photography Reed Hilderbrand Landscape Architects Parker Construction TheBlueGarden.org

Stone Path and Entryway

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Landscape Design - Unique by Design l Helen Weis

Unique by Design

Helen Weis l Unique by Design Landscaping & Containers

Lexington Escorial

Lexington Textil

Fotografía: masfotogenica fotografia Interiorismo: masfotogenica interiorismo

Strolling Garden

David R. Lamb, Landscape Architect

This garden started from an old vegetable garden tucked into an old estate property. The only element that remained was the privot hedge. My client wished to have a perennial garden that would be in a formal setting. So an axial line was

Expansive Green 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.