We incorporated a traditional style with a hardy plant selection for this design. All plant species are native to the North East area and relatively medium to low maintenance. A various selection of color was used including a specialty magenta roseum elegans rhododendron collection, which provides a tasteful amount of color complementing our darker house color/ Boxwood shrubs a timeless classic evergreen add structure to our design while providing an interesting texture. Because of their evergreen nature, they also give our client great color over the winter months.

Landscape Projects

Helping Hand Landscape

Landscape Design & Build Projects

Martinson's Garden Works

Rustic Mid Century Rock Garden

Ground One Landscape Design + Build

Dramatic Specimen Planting with Accent Lighting

Eden Garden Design

Dramatic lighting showcasing specimen Beaked yuccas (Yucca rostrata). Photographer: Greg Thomas

Greene & Greene Craftsman

Gabriela Yariv Landscape Design

Heritage home gets a new look

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

The cool green-blue tones of the grasses complement the blue trim of the house and make a nice foil for the burnt umber autumn colours of the heavenly bamboo (Nandina 'Gulf Stream.' Photo: Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Landscape Design - Unique by Design l Helen Weis

Unique by Design

Unique by Design Landscaping & Containers Helen Weis

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence

9bark DESIGN

Debb Smith

Centerville Gardens

MainStay Landscape Inc.

Modern Urban Warmth, Capitol Hill

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

Our client built a striking new home on the east slope of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. To complement the clean lines of the facade we designed a simple, elegant landscape that sets off the home rather than competing with the bold architecture. Soft grasses offer contrast to the natural stone veneer, perennials brighten the mood, and planters add a bit of whimsy to the arrival sequence. On either side of the main entry, roof runoff is dramatically routed down the face of the home in steel troughs to biofilter planters faced in stone. Around the back of the home, a small “leftover” space was transformed into a cozy patio terrace with bluestone slabs and crushed granite underfoot. A view down into, or across the back patio area provides a serene foreground to the beautiful views to Lake Washington beyond. Collaborating with Thielsen Architects provided the owners with a sold design team--working together with one voice to build their dream home. Photography by Miranda Estes

Elizabethan Manor House - Wadia Associates, Design + Build

Wadia Associates

Fences & Gates - Traditional

California Deck Builders

Fence & Gate clear RedWood Marina Del Ray

Travis Heights Modern Bungalow

Native Edge Landscape

We had a several challenges to face with this project. Not only did we need to update a dated landscape to accommodate two seemingly different design tastes (modern & minimalistic vs natural english garden), we were tasked with improving the property’s drainage, improving the driveway access, reducing water usage and plant maintenance, and fixing a crumbling wall. To marry the two design tastes, we started with the more modern elements of metal planters and softened the landscape with mass plantings of ornamental grasses and native sedge. These grasses act as a turf replacement that do not need to be mowed and require less regular watering. On each side of the yard we constructed new cedar fences to provide updated and additional privacy. In addition, we poured a new concrete wall to replace the existing retaining wall and play off the new modern vibe.

Naperville Landscape

KD Landscape

A slightly different view of the front yard shows how a low profile planting can work effectively on a large scale home. Photo is courtesy of Mike Crews Photography

San Clemente Hummingbird Garden

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Our homeowners wanted a garden with a natural feel. We added concrete steppers with dymondia groundcover for a new pathway to the backyard. Low water plantings with a natural feel bring hummingbirds. Drip irrigation and permeable paving. The nasturtiums are from seeds planted by the owner, the leaves are edible. Vegetable beds and fruit trees in the backyard provide a bountiful harvest.

Condo Front Entry

Starbird Garden Services LLC

Spring blooms in a condo garden entry under a flowering plum tree. The plants in the ground: rhododendron 'Solidarity', Pieris 'Prelude', three cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' small shrubs, chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Blue Surprise' tree, two erica carnea. Plants in pots: large pot, hellebores 'Pink Frost'; medium pot, solid white pansies; small pot, heuchera 'Paris'.

Sullivan Residence

Altera Landscape

Natural limestone paving pads throughout driveway. Entry walkway along left side of front yard leading to residence main entry. LED landscape lighting installed throughout, with recessed up lighting to illuminate garage doors. Design: AMS Landscape Design Studios, Inc. / Photography: Jeri Koegel

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.