Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Northern California

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Epay and Natives Wrap Spa

FormLA Landscaping

The decking is now slow-burning epay wood. When it does burn, it burns slowly, making it less likely to ignite the home. "Drought tolerant" Mediterranean plants were replaced with a mix of natives that better hold hydration and will "invade" nearby wildspaces. Readily visible here are Deer Grass, Purple Three Awn, and Cleveland Sage. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Ein Garten für 3 Generationen

Jensen Landschaftsarchitekten

Jensen landschaftsarchitekten, Lumoto

Dry Creek Beds

Green View Design and Landscape

Dry creek bed added to front yard. Visit Our Garden Center: 4706 Liberty Road Greensboro,NC 27406

3 tiered armour stone retaining

Natural Stonescapes Inc.

tiered armour stone retaining wall system. maximum height of 8'-0"

Northern Albemarle County, VA: Deer Out, People & Plants In

Gentle Gardener Green Design

Water garden koi pond in Connecticut

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Rock garden plants on the pond edge of this water garden koi pond in Connecticut. Matthew Giampietro designed and installed this Connecticut backyard landscape.

Berm Accents

Sundance Landscaping Limited

Shanti Garden

Westover Landscape Design

Shanti means ‘Peace' in Sanskrit and this garden, with its series of lush, elegant and surprising garden ‘rooms' lives up to its name. While each room has its own unique feel from a formal walking garden to an exuberant butterfly garden, they all offer the visitor tranquility. All are punctuated by superb stonework and elegant and unique plantings. You will find very little lawn here and instead find flowering shrubs, trees, perennials, grasses, and even unusual and striking annuals planted to delight human and butterfly visitors. This exquisite garden is the result of a close working and personal relationship between the owners and the garden's designer: together they have created a year-round living work of art. More at www.WestoverLD.com Photo by Karen Bussolini for Westover Landscape Design.

Ravine Restoration and Stabilization

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

An Eden Stone slab staircase was placed to give access down into the Ravine. Battered Walls were constructed to help hold the planting beds and slow down the water flows.

Quail Retreat

Jeffrey Preuss Landscapes

Long, winding entrance road with split rail fence and native seed plots on both sides. Amazing summer blooms and animal habitat.

Millerton Retreat: Bridge

Sloan Architects, P.C.

Strolling along the east side of the property, opposite from the garden, one will encounter a new footbridge of Corten steel, spanning over the existing stream that bisects the property. The footbridge, with its undulating steel tubes as its railings, blends seamlessly into the surrounding meadows of tall grass and trees. Sloan Architects P.C.

Residential

Environmental Design & Research (EDR)

Stepped natural stone walls

Maximize Design

The dry stone walls cut into the sloping lawns and introduce ornamental planting at the wall top.

French Chateau

The Barn: Landscape + Architecture

A sloping back yard is terraced by creating retaining walls made of eden cut drywall. The steppers in the natural stone walkway are patterned eden flagstone. To amp up the color contrast of white and green we used Limelight Hydrangea on the right and Incrediball Hydrangea on the left.

Award Winner #5

Becky Hammond Landscape Architect

Expansive water feature with cascading waterfalls through retaining wall with small wading area for small children next to reading patio.

Defensible Space Is Key

FormLA Landscaping

Creating 5-10 feet of defensible space around a home is key. After directly addressing the home's vulnerabilities to collecting embers, we planted low-lying, mostly-native foliage to protect the home from rolling embers. Should the home catch fire, this space also gives fire fighters safe space to address issues. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Complete Lakefront Landscape

Eagleson Landscape Co.

Modern Mansion with a Living Room Hot Tub

Noble Classic Homes

Lakehills Drive • 2018-19

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

The yard sits above a grassy slope which goes right down to Folsom Lake.

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.