ORDER WITHIN NATURE

Ron Herman Landscape Architect

Photo Credit: Mark Schwartz

Folsom Lake Overlook

Wu-Way Landscape

photo by Jim Pyle

Luxury villa nel verde - Santa Marinella

Lavinia Raccah Architetto Paesaggista

Working With Stone

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Mature Garden around previous Stone Steps.

Novotny Landscaping LLC Wall/Steps Construction

Novotny Landscaping LLC

Sally Michalko

Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY

Westover Landscape Design

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Hillside Landscape Sanctuary in Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Besides offering seating for several visitors, the Sonoma fieldstone and blue stone curved bench in the upper paatio also serves as a retaining wall. And softened by the colorful plantings on the slope above. This summer display of salvias, succulents and other flowering plants create a natural environment for the birds, bees and butterflies and a welcoming and a tranquil sitting area for the homeowner and guests to enjoy. Decomposed granite patio pathways. The majestic oak is a primary focal point in this setting and opens up to the distance hillsides and a bay view. A sustainable landscape design that respects nature. Design and Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

Bank's Creek

Gardens for Living

Heavy stone columns with timber and perennial plantings.

Kids play area on a slope

JLM Construction

Sideyard graded tier of the slope for the kids to have a safe play area. Showing: *An area dedicated to the kids surrounded by Synthetic Turf for safety. *A structural wall with stucco to match the house, and Travertine Stone that are used throughout the property. *Rock retaining walls on the upper slope with drought tolerant planting that are great for erosion control.

Warren Project

Eden’s Gate Landscape Design

A garden with sweeping views and year round interest, bringing a Central Oregon flavor to this home near Scappoose.

Southampton Farm

Warren's Nursery

Landscape Photography

McNeill Photography

McNeill Photography 2014

OASIS PROVENÇAL

Green Line Conception

Dans le Sud de la France, sur un flanc de colline, une maison de plein pied se refait une beauté. Une vue directe sur le mont Ventoux, il a fallu ouvrir les espaces tout en apportant de l’ombre aux différentes terrasses. Conserver le style provençal, adapter la palette végétale tout en apportant un tracé moderne ont été les défis à relever pour ce projet. Elément fort du jardin, la terrasse qui s’imbrique dans la piscine offre le cadre idéal pour se détendre à tout moment de la journée. La piscine à débordement prolonge la vue sur le paysage Vauclusien. Seul, en famille ou entre amis, il n’est plus nécessaire de partir en vacances !

Lake of the Ozarks Remodel

NSPJ Architects

Downtown San Diego Canyon Oasis

Schnetz Landscape Inc.

Mur de soutènement à pierre sèche Pégairolles de l'escalette

Artisans du Bâti ancien

SARL artisans du bâti ancien

Traditional Landscape

Spectacular Rancho Santa Fe Outdoor Living

Amigos Landscapes

Back hillside

Mountain Mine-Themed Pool With Waterfalls, Slide and More

CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.

The upper patio area of this "Mountain Mine" inspired pool and landscape provides a dramatic view of the lake below and water features in the pool. A stone fire pit and seating area is surrounded by a meandering stream that will eventually cascade over the underground slide exit into the pool. Pool-Landscape design and construction by Kelly Caviness, Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson

Expansive Sloped 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.