Front Yard and Backyard Landscaping and Floral Ideas

Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence

Zen Architect

In the woods zen home http://ZenArchitect.com

La Sombra - Built-In Bench Seating

Hush House

Slightly dramatic view of the space featuring the welcoming built-in bench, dappled vine-screen sunlight, and warm ipe wood deck.

Townhouse Transformation

User

The owners of this property were completing a full renovation of the house to provide a home for their young family for the next few years. Removing the overgrown existing garden completely, we started with a blank canvas approach to complete a fresh functional outdoor area that maximises every inch of space and provides an attractive setting for the home. Built in bench seating provides the perfect area to sit and watch the children and artificial turf ensures the children can get outside to play all year around. New gates at the entrance provide a secure and attractive entry to the property and ensures the long driveway can be used for toddler's bikes and ride on toys safely. A new storage shed is incorporated on the driveway. Paving down the side of the house provides an attractive outlook from the kitchen, additional storage and easy access to utilities. Planting was kept minimal but with a focus on subtropical plants that will provide interest through colour and foliage texture all year round.

Chic Sustainable Entry Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Concrete slab and deck sections create a path to the front door in a sea of decorative pebbles. This is all about the design and very limited water and maintenance needed. Photo by Ketti Kupper

Sunnymeade

Ocean Road Landscaping

This landscape garden won the 2014 Landscape Victoria Awards for “Plants In the Landscape”. With its natural Stingy Bark twisted trees, the design highlights and enhances these beautiful sculptural trees. The plants are the landscape, attracting wildlife and frogs, with evidence of children climbing and playing in this space. The use of north facing sun has been harnessed in the court yard close to the house, offering a completely different micro-climate, and protection from the southerly breeze. This landscape garden was in the Open Gardens Australia for a special twilight event in January 2014 & 2015. With features such as decking, stonewalls and plantings that are drought hardy and indigenous. Monies raised from these garden openings were donated to the Anglesea CFA. Plants in Landscape Award –Landscape Victoria Judge, Bryan Rankin- Lifetime Member said… “WOW! This is an exceptional garden. The plants in this garden are the landscape. The existing trees have been made features in the overall landscape, and new plantings have been done to compliment and further highlight the existing trees. The use of native plants in a structured manner has worked really well, and the retention of an undisturbed strip of indigenous vegetation has been sensitively incorporated into the landscape. It was also great to see that this was a space that was explored and utilised by the whole family.” Extra information Design by Sinatra Murphy and Peter Shaw Photos by Caitlin Mills and Simone Shaw

Custom Cedar Entry Gate

Regenesis Ecological Design

Closed-picket, custom cedar gate w/ black steel decorative pull.

karrinyup courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

Peta North

Japanese Front Entry With Stepped Wooden Landings

Wilson Woodscape, Inc.

Mangaris wooden steps built in a Japanese style

Turner Residence

Mitch Williams Construction, Inc.

Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation

NY Plantings Irrigation and Landscape Lighting

Custom built Brooklyn brownstone rear yard with New York Plantings Garden Design designed and built fence, deck, concrete pavers, landscape lighting, drip irrigation, separate cooking galley, purple leaf cherry, year round color and interest. Ultra high quality custom built planters with built in benches, built in seating. Pricing: Approx $55K complete. Winter pricing only. Includes professional plantings, demolition and disposal of old garden. ‪#‎newyorkplantings‬ Brooklyn NYC townhouse rear yard landscape design renovation, hard cape by New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors NYC New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape contracting 432 E 14st New York, NY 10009 Call: 347-558-7051 site url: http://www.newyorkplantings.com/ info@newyorkplantings.com

The House of Trees- view towards the barn

W Garett Carlson, ASLA

Kings

RainforestLA,inc.

treated wood steps and redwood fence with full landscape and synthetic grass

Modern Mid-Century Renovation

AJM Landscape Design Studio

Ipe deck with bold pots

Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Santa Monica Exterior Remodel

Studio H2O

Complete front yard and backyard remodel by Studio H2o. From a gravel yard, to a space of relaxation and privacy. Utilizing drought tolerant plants and low maintenance features. Containers: Green-Form.com

Los Altos Hillside - Landscaping

AK Design

Modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard with concrete steps, cedar siding deck, river rock pebbles, and mulch in Los Altos.

Front Entry Arbor

Regenesis Ecological Design

A custom cedar closed picket fence + gate (w/ black iron latch + hinges) + pergola overhead, creates a warm + inviting entryway.

Small Contemporary Garden Blackheath

Hamilton Cody Garden Design

La Sombra - Walking Up to the Front Door

Hush House

Walking along the warm ipe wood deck to the softly-lit second floor entry way.

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.