Jana Bishop

Lamp Post

The Lampliter

Yard light replacement with aluminum post and traditional post light.

Willow Park bungalow.

Alford's Landscaping

Designer Drainage Dare

Prestige Landscaping

This picture shows the usefulness of Outdoor Lighting. It both beautifies and is a practical addition to any landscape for security and safety.

Pavers

Evolution Contractors LLC

Central District Edible Garden

Board & Vellum

Landscape contracting by Avid Landscape. Concrete by Concrete Dreams and Foundations. Photograph by Meghan Montgomery.

Westbourne Park | Front Garden | Planting Plan | Plant Selection

Catnik Design Studio

Garden Spaces

Dabah Landscape Designs

Small Changes, Big impact in Cupertino

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

A retired client wanted to jazz up the entrance to her home but leave the orchard, veggie beds and hardscape the way it was. Since she does all the maintenance herself, I wanted to make sure she wouldn't have too many weeds so we used the winter months to sheet mulch the area, killing the massive amount of existing weeds & enriching the hard soil. This worked beautifully. We added a flagstone pathway with Dymondia between the stones and a small area for her new bench to sit and enjoy the garden. She didn't want plants under her messy tree, so we decorated that area with pots. She has a huge deer & gopher problem which is why she hangs the white ribbons to scare away the deer from her fruit trees.

New espaliered apple and herb garden

User

Marilyn Alexander Landscape Design

Curved Brick Walkway and Bull Nose Steps

THE KING'S MASONS

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

THORNLESS ROSES!!

Front Garden Makeover

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

The Entrance way was made more interesting with the addition of four large troughs and a small selection of the clients' existing containers. These were planted up with a backbone of evergreen plants which are supplemented with annual flowers twice a year. Photo Jo Fenton

Fowler Project

Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC

Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.

Jan Nelson Landscape Design

Interesting colorful perennials along path the sitting area. Photo by Jan Nelson

Fall Containers

Smalls Landscaping

Leave a spot in your landscaping to add a container to fill during the seasons to keep the color and landscape looking fresh.

Driveway Entry Planting

Eisler Landscapes

Planting under established trees can be daunting for homeowners. This area called for a more sedate planting design that would brighten the understory near the entry drive. Variegated Hosta and native ferns lightened the space with their bright green foliage and provide just enough textural difference to be interesting, but not overwhelming.

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Front Yard 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.