The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Japanese Garden Front Entrance Stepping Stone Walkway in Manalapan, Florida

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

This Japanese garden front entrance stepping stone walkway, using black slate is installed by Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. in Manalapan, Florida. Planting Design Akiko Iwata Planting Installation by Landco

Front Facade-Summer

Chalet

Black Bear | Cordillera, CO

Meadow Mountain Homes

Massive addition and renovation adding a pond, waterfall, bridges, a chapel, boulder work, gardens and 5,000 SF log/stone addition to an existing home. The addition has a large theater, wine room, bar, new master suite, huge great room with lodge-size fireplace, sitting room and outdoor covered/heated patio with outdoor kitchen. Photo by Kimberly Gavin.

Succulents in the front

Cool Designs for Landscapes

Frontyard lawn removal

Kellie Carlin Landscape Design

espaliered pomegranate trees, steel retaining wall, and garden art

Hidden Hills Cottage

Moondrop Interiors

Evergreen Mountain Retreat

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

In Spring the gardens in the front yard burst with color. Lupine, salvia, and soapwort spill over dry stack walls to replicate an alpine mountain display. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer

Casa Grande

CBL landscapes

Southwest Contemporary

Soloway Designs Inc | Architecture + Interiors AIA

Beach Cottage Renovation for Aging in Place

Nancy Van Natta Associates

We changed the exterior from dark brown to blue, added shutters, cream colored lattice fences, new stone walkways and gardens, and copper lanterns for a total transformation from the street. Ken Gutmaker

Front Yard 25

Green Roots Landscaping Inc

Seneca Residence

Verdance Landscape Architecture

Because the sunniest place to grow vegetables is in the front yard, custom Cor-ten steel planters were designed as an attractive sculptural element, their graceful curves complementing the organic flow of the landscape. Informal gravel provides stable footing to walk and work, while remaining permeable to rain. Dwarf citrus grow in pots, and foundation plantings of Ribes sanguineum and Phormium 'Guardsman', and Ficus pumila vine anchor the home. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

A Process

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

The front staircase was falling apart with glued together bricks. The stairs were straightened, covered with Bluestone and Edenstone sides. The front brick walk was replaced with Bluestone also.

Modern Farmhouse Front Yard - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Overall view of the rectalinear theme carried through the landscape design for this modern farmhouse in Mequon, Wisconsin. Renn Kuennen Photography

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home modern entrance landscape design. Photo by William MacCollum.

French Country Chateau-style home front yard

Kaiser Gardens

Kaiser Gardens was hired to beautify the front yard of their French Country Chateau-style home in Rockridge in preparation for their daughter's wedding.

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit.

CONNEMARA™ PATH

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This Minnesota Artisan Tour showcase home features stone in spaces that it will be enjoyed the most. ORIJIN STONE Connemara™ Sandstone is used for the front walkway and stoop, premium ORIJIN Blue Select Bluestone is used for the custom stair treads as well as the custom fire place surround. An expansive ORIJIN Ferris™ Limestone patio is found in the backyard, creating an entertaining space that continues under the deck. Eden Prairie, MN residence. DESIGN & INSTALL: MN Green Landscaping BUILDER: Wooddale Builders, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Summit

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Front Yard and Rooftop 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.