Parterre Garden

Northbrook Illinois Shade Garden in June

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Kirsten Gentry and Terra Jenkins for Van Zelst, Inc.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The landscape plan clarifies how all the components were integrated into the design on the 1.5 acre site.

A country estate in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A swirly tree walk in a large garden on Oxfordshire. This design is simple but looks great throughout the seasons. Children love to run around the mown paths as do the owners dogs! Winter flowering cherry trees are used for seasonal interest & structurally it looks great year round. Into the spring the longer grass is filled with pretty spring bulbs

Bespoke Landscaping: Dijon Limestone Pavers & Steps

Quorn Stone

A show-stopping, beautifully landscaped garden with our Dijon brushed limestone pavers and bespoke steps. This limestone features neutral beige to grey tones and delicate natural stone markings. Dijon limestone is frost resistant and extremely dense and hardwearing - perfect for high traffic and outdoor areas. We love the pristine, attention to detail of this stunning garden.

Atherton Complex

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

New landscape remodel, include concrete, lighting, outdoor living space and drought resistant planting.

Wild Wing

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

A Unique Cobblestone Driveway

Stone Farm

Belgian sandstone and Porphyry squares come together to create a useful and visually interesting gutter swail.

Reclaimed Wedding Details

Reclaimed Wood San Diego

Master Plans and Conceptual Plans

April Philips Design Works

Belvedere Residence: Plan, Site sections and details on following pages for a steep hillside property and gardens. Garden rooms are organized with the topography to utilize the entire property.

Saratoga

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.

Spanish Colonial Revival Estate

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Jennifer Cheung

Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Photography by Lucas Henning.

Our Work

Advanced Concrete Designs, Inc

stone path on side of house into woods.

Venetian Home Entry

Archer Services

A breathtaking view of the front entrance of a Venetian style home accentuated with Italian Cypress trees, a variety of shrubs, and a stone retaining wall.

Bunker Hill

ILT Vignocchi

We constructed a waterfall as a point of interest. It is our goal to make something feel as though it has always been there.

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature &

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature & front yard landscape design

Erosion Control and Riprap

RANSONE'S NURSERY & MAINTENANCE INC

Expansive White 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.