Modern style curb appeal using Techo-Bloc's Graphix wall.

Raised oak sleeper beds full of tall perennials and grasses adds drama to the wa

Alexandra Froggatt Design

Alexandra Froggatt

Cheshire Villa by Barnes Walker Landscape Architects, Manchester

Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects

Barnes Walker Ltd

Fencing and Gates

Prodigy Design

Contemporary hillsde outdoor living space in Silver Lake

Greenwood Lake Beautiful Planting

CLC Landscape Design

Two Montgomery blue spruce frame the stone steps leading to the pool area.

Ipswich Hilltop

Rue Sherwood Landscape Design, LLC

fieldstone retaining walls with and planted terraces convert a steep slope to a hillside garden Rue Sherwood Landscape Design

Florida Residential Landscape

Michael Flaugh, Landscape Architect, P.L.

Mike Flaugh

Tiburon Residence

Whisler Land Planning

Project Four

Pearson Landscape Services

Steel arbor and disappearing fountain mark the entrance to the lower outdoor living area. Limestone boulder create terracing

Terraced Garden

Christine Krause Design Studio

The owners of this charming in town home engaged Christine Krause Design Studio to solve the issue of a steep grade off of the back of their home that was the only access to the back yard and existing vegetable garden. The clients also wished to add additional outdoor living space for entertaining friends and family as well as enjoying summer evenings outdoors. The clients were keen to have a clean, symmetrical feel to the new space. The construction included softening the grade, building a native stone retaining wall, adding a gentle sloping side area for access, and functional yet aesthetic steps that lead you out into the lawn and gardens. The material for the new steps is reclaimed granite. We constructed a lower level, curved retaining seat wall with a built in “table.” The client is an avid gardener and has lovely, well-tended gardens. The client and I worked together to create a planting palette that reflected the existing textures and colors of the existing plant material.

Gardens and Pathways – Terraced Backyard Patios

Southview Design

Night lighting illuminates the ever path and patio. Several spotlights even highlight ornamental trees and shrubs.

Haystack Retreat

Native Edge Landscapes

Modern classic garden in Clapham

Positive Garden Ltd

Cosy garden landscaping included: natural riven sandstone paving, natural riven sandstone setts paving, reclaimed London yellow stock brick raised beds. stainless steel slot-drain draining to soakaway underground crates, green oak raised bed installation, green slate decorative walls installation with sandstone coping. Garden lighting installation and automatic garden irrigation. Designer: Emma Griffin Garden Design

Dresdin Residence

True North Landscaping

Balmain

On Common Ground Landscapes

Gavin Muir

Refined Outdoor Living

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Project Four

Pearson Landscape Services

Dry stack limestone retaining wall with steel arbor and Oklahoma stone patio

Stone Walkways

Terry T. King Landscape Architecture

Laurelhurst

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Modern farmhouse gets a new entry to the sunken front door. Custom concrete board-form walls, stone veneer, bluestone inlay, custom floating benches, and wood fence screening all installed in the courtyard space. Existing planters replanted, and a new driveway round out the complete change in the front yard.

Kingsville Garden

Embrace Garden Design

Formal Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

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.