This cute backyard patio was renovated to provide an outdoor seating area with a firepit by Benintoshape, bar seating for entertaining and a cozy dining area adjacent to the kitchen. Barbara designed perennials and bulbs to be added to the existing shade garden spaces and new plantings were incorporated to provide more seasonal color and interest in the rose garden. New shade tolerant shrubs and groundcovers were added under a large Norway Maple tree that cast considerable shade in the backyard. A new stepping stone path provided access to the nearby sunny lawn and playscape in the side yard. The back and side yards were enclosed with a picket fence to keep the pets and children safe. Comfortable lounge furniture by Janus et Cie and pillows by Elaine Smith were placed in the renovated patio space. The dining area was covered with a Tuuci cantilever umbrella for additional shade in the afternoon.

FLORIDA FRIENDLY IMPATIENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Garden District

ADDING SOME IMPATIENTS IN RED AND WHITE BRING THE HOLIDAY CHEER IN ANY FRONT YARD.

Sundial Garden

Tara Dalton Garden Design

Eight rectangular beds surrounded a sundial in pairs with four at either end of the sundial and grass paths between them. There were some poppies, lupins and verbena bonariensis and a couple of cistus and lavenders to work with. We lifted and divided lots of the existing plants and re-organiseed the beds, adding more lupins, nepeta, roses, poppies and grasses. Because we had reused many existing plants, this planting looked amazing the first summer after planting in late autumn.

Perennial Garden Design

Creative Design Landscaping

Gretchen

Whitney Lyons

Newly laid lawn and plant borders

Project Green Thumb

The brief here was to transform this garden into a calming, sophisticated oasis with a grey, purple and white colour pallet. With all this in mind we chose a lovely combination of small shrubs and perennial plants to give colour all year round. A new real turf lawn was laid, the fence painted in slate greyand all paving slabs jet washed. Transformed! Before and after pictures of the entire project can be found on our website

Transforming a Garden with Trex Composite Decking

Karl Harrison Landscapes Ltd

Karl put together a garden design that met all their wants and needs. Removing the massive storage unit gave back over half of the garden space. This left behind a concrete pad that made a perfect base to install the no maintenance Trex composite decking. Karl is a TrexPro making this Trex Deck warrantied for 25 years. Following the low maintenance theme, Karl chose to use Namgrass artificial lawn around the decking. This grass even has a 10mm foam layer underneath to make it really comfy underfoot.

Water garden

AQL Landscape Design

Contemporary take on a Japanese water garden - with tropical planting, water fountain, pond and of course Koi! Landscape design and construction by AQL

Small Garden Design and Build

Richard Walters Garden Design

Shade planting, with small shrubs, perennials, grasses and ferns

Gardens

R&S Landscaping

Front/Back Yard Waterfalls

Dandy Landscape Construction

Less Water, More Beautiful

Greenwood Design Associates, LLC

Robyn Basso

My Landscaping Work

Dave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket

container gardens

City & Estate Gardener

Landscape design, indoor-outdoor living by Boodle Concepts

Boodle Concepts

Featuring corten (coreten) privacy screen, this garden includes Dwarf nandina, black dyed mulch, diosmas. Garden Design by Boodle Concepts, St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Mermaid Manor

Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.

Creative custom rustic wood gate with laser-cut stainless steel mermaids welcoming you to the space. This garden gate is surrounded by a 40+ year old cedar hedge. Bright Idea Photography

Year Round Containers

Starbird Garden Services LLC

Hellebores 'Pink Frost' is a winter blooming plant that will hold blooms into Spring. A great plant in pots for adding winter interest and color in your garden. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise' narrow tree in background and blooming pink Solidarity Rhododendrons.

spring flowers

City & Estate Gardener

Garden Design - Traditional Plantings and Materials

Putney Design

What is more traditional (or more welcoming) than roses blooming in front of a Cape Cod home? Here is one I transplanted long ago from the famous Webster Rose Garden (closed 1970), in Quissett, MA. I cared for this home for many years, and am glad to see this 100 year old rose still thriving for the current owners! No idea what this old variety was called, but modern breeding has given us a choice of many hardy roses grown on their own root stock. Check your local nursery, plant in sun, provide well drained soil (no problem on sandy Cape Cod).

Less Water, More Beautiful

Greenwood Design Associates, LLC

Elfin thyme softens a stepping stone path. Penstemon 'Midnight' flowers purple in the foreground, hedge of Garrya elliptica 'Evie' (Coast Silktassel) provides a dark green backdrop along the fence. The end of season flowers are still hanging on the rosy buckwheat in the background, visible against the tall flowers spikes of Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer Grass.) Dark coral bells and pink carpet roses peek through on the right. Robyn Basso

Formal 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.