Elizabethan Manor House - Wadia Associates, Design + Build

Mutiny Bay Waterfront Residence, Whidbey Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Entry gate. Photography by Ian Gleadle.

West University

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Carl Mayfield

Front Walk

RH Factor Landscape Design

The curved walkway is gravel with monolithic stone risers, to allow rain and oxygen to tree roots. Ornamental grasses flank the entry. A simple retaining wall matches the home's exterior wainscoting, and is topped with the same slate as their front porch.

Orlando Retreat

Environmental Design Studio

Brick pathways, outdoor seating and tropical plants.

Louisiana Landscape Design

Barney Leonard

Cornerstone Construction Services

David Papazian

English: Braewood Place #1

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Beautiful English Tudor home and gardens located in Dallas, Texas featuring lush gardens, swimming pool, koi pond, fire pit, motor court and private gardens.

Once Upon a Front Porch

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A limestone address column and seasonal planter invites neighbors from the public walk, and repeats the detailing on the new porch. 3” thick rock-faced bluestone coping reinforces the texture of the home and masonry.

Natural Drought Tolerant Garden

Rue Group, Inc. / Kathryn Rue, Landscape Architect

While remodeling their home new hardscape features were designed and installed by the general contractor’s firm but unexpected delays left the property unfinished. Kathryn Rue was retained to complete the designing of all of the garden spaces, including landscape lighting, and advise on the color selection of the re-plastering of the pool. Much to the client’s delight Kathryn helped them select a colorful, natural and drought tolerant plant pallet that attracts a multitude of butterflies and hummingbirds. The subterranean irrigation system keeps excess water away from the stucco on their house/new paving and reduces their watering bill while being the best long term watering system for their natural garden style. The professionally designed and installed low voltage lighting system expands the sense of space and usability of their outdoor room experiences at night and artfully accents the beauty of the garden’s plantings especially as they are reflected in the pond appearance of the swimming pool.

5 Strawberry

Marchi and Associates

Windsor Companies

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Water Garden

TOPIA solutions jardins

Exterior

dRichards Interiors

Santa Barbara Modern

David M. Kim, Realtor @ Village Properties

Michael Patrick Porter, AIA

Mediterranean Landscape

Bluestone Patio

KD Landscape

A monstrous change from 1995, the landscape is now a riot of color with perennials and container plantings complementing the boxwood hedge. A bluestone entry and new limestone steps highlight the front makeover.

Barnard Farm

Shepard Butler Landscape Associates

Brattle St. Classic.

KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS

Hart Associates, Architects. Ryan Associates, Landscape Architects

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.