Walking along the warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor entry way, surrounded by vines and greenery.

For this lovely project the clients wanted to pack a lot into this compact space. A space for the adults to entertain and somewhere for the kids to play. As the garden is very much on display from the kitchen it needed to feel like a natural extension of the internal living space and a pleasure to look out onto all year round. We expect so much from gardens of this size so they need to be hard working spaces. To include all that was requested takes balance in the composition and a considered design, less is more. The garden will effectively be broken down into dining, relaxing, play areas for the kids and a great planting scheme, of course! In smaller gardens you want to make the biggest impact with the planting with bold planting beds, which is exactly what we can do in this space, the beds will be full of lush evergreen ferns with pockets of flowering perennials.

Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A very large country garden in Buckinghamshire I designed that is divided into several rooms & distinct areas. There is a secret garden, a kitchen garden with raised beds & a bespoke Alitex greenhouse, a private courtyard, parterre, large pond, woodland & beautiful entrance to this very large Georgian house

Modulare Wandsysteme modern 2021

Modulare Wandsysteme

Das Modulare Wandsystem bietet Lärmschutz und Windschutz und ist ein moderner Sichtschutz, bzw. eine moderne Trennwande im Garten. Die Einsatzmöglichkeiten sind nahezu unbegrenzt: Lärmschutzwand, Sichtschutz gegenüber Nachbarn, dekorative Begrenzung des Gartens, Wind- und Sichtschutz auf Balkon und Terrassen, eine Fertigmauer / Fertigwand um Ihr Schwimmbad herum, individuelle Außengestaltung am Pool

Eliza House

WALA

Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens

Decor Fusion Design

Custom designed laser cut corten steel decorative screen. Geoff Lovie Architect commissioned these panels to incorporate into his design for the plant shop area at the Eurobodalla Shire Botanic Gardens. From left to right, banksia spinulosa, correa baeuerlenii and grevillea. Designed by Ilia Chidzey of Decor Fusion.

Estate Home

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The terrace gardens with strolling paths and mixed perennial gardens in shades of green, purple, and blue. Photos by Hursthouse

Family Farmhouse

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Small but Mighty

Juniper Design

After downsizing from a large acreage, this client wants to put the lawnmower away for good. Entertaining and growing food are top priority, so a ground level 16'x12' deck dominates the space. Mixed edible and ornamental plantings surround the entertaining space for a tranquil and calming atmosphere. Small, urban yards can still be very productive. Mixing a variety of edible and pollinator plants makes this yard an urban oasis. Head over to my instagram page (bowvalleylandscape) to follow along on the install! This image was rendered in 3D with SketchUp Pro.

Cordova Refurbish

Florida Design Landscape, Inc.

After side yard including new concrete pavers, new palms, new trees, new plants.

Arlington Landscape project

Boss Landscape Design

Garden Haven

Hue and Space

This tiny garden was an eyesore in desperate need of an update. Reusing the original bluestone to create garden . beds and and installing a new deck created a new usable space

East Bay Trestle Glen great room addition and more

Kaplan Architects, AIA

New great room addition and remodel looks out to the English style garden. Mitch Shenker

West London Courtyard Garden

User

A private garden designed, with minimal maintenance in mind, for a newly converted flat in Ealing. It has a long taxus hedge to provide year-round interest viewable from the property as well as to act as a backdrop to a Prunus ‘Accolade’ when it is in flower and leaf. This cherry tree is positioned centrally opposite a cantilevered glass box extruding from the facade of the building.

Provencial Home in California

Alicia Cattoni

The courtyard and orchard connections. Landscape Design by Paul Hendershot Design, Inc. Photo by Alicia Cattoni

Modern home renovation | London UK

Murray and Partners

We were drafted in to reconfigure the to accommodate an open plan kitchen/dining space that was more family orientated and connect this space with the garden more. Outside space in London is somewhat of premium therefore connecting the external space with the house allows of seemingly larger spaces.

Jardin en été

Pascale Penloup - Atelier d'architecture

Le mobilier de jardin qu’il soit en bois ou en plastique est un élément primordiale dans la perception du jardin

Landscaping Services | Design & Build

Roots Landscaping Corp.

New Pool Construction (Landscape)

Natural View Landscape Inc

Landscape installation on a new pool construction. Low maintenance with ample color, palm trees, new irrigation and landscape lighting.

Garden Restoration

Wilber & King

Photography by Stacy Bass

Formal Garden Design Ideas with with Privacy Feature

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.