The Water feature added near front door to attract birds and is surrounded by colorful succulents and drought-tolerant plants

Landscape Garden

Jenna Samengo Landscapes

Driveway flanked with tall flint and brick wall. A wisteria is trained laterally in tiers along the wall to soften the expanse

Modern Cottage

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

In this project I set out to create a modern yet inviting front yard. Having ditched the lawn we went with a drought tolerant plant pallet made up of gray and blue foliage, with pops of orange. I save on irrigation I designed the space to capture all the rain water that falls on the property. This was achieved through contouring the land to capture rain water and then incorporating various gravels into the hard scape. Gravel slows water down dining it a chance to absorb into the soil.

Organic Hummingbird Feeders

FormLA Landscaping

Hummingbirds are drawn to blooming succulents as well as the garden's Island Pitcher Sage, Manzanita and Western Redbud blooms.

Front garden and driveway in Richmond

Positive Garden Ltd

Front garden and driveway in Richmond: https://www.positivegarden.com/portfolio/front-garden-and-driveway-in-richmond/ Designer: Mel Muir

Canary Palm, Gravel, Stone, Pines, and Podocarpus

Project Xerofitus LLC

Deer Hill

KP Landscape

Dallas Modern Back Yard and Front Yard Renovation

mrZ Contracting

To compliment the home's minimalistic style, the front landscape consists of elevated poured concrete borders, straight, clean and formal lines that are accentuated with decorative, architectural pots to create a clean, modern entry to the home.

Formal City Garden

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

Mariane Wheatley-Miller

The Great Backyard

Front Garden - Court Lane

Kate Eyre Garden Design

A new garden style for Atherton

User

photo-Caitlin Atkinson This is one of the new pathways that we were able to create where there had formally been lawn. By mounding the planting areas, we were able to introduce healthy new soil. The Purple Pansy Cercis were brought in as 36 inch boxed trees.

15th Street

Indigo Landscape Design

2015 - travis heights

Ecotopes

Brea 2014

xeristyle | exterior | design

Nicklaus Paulo of xeristyle | exterior | design

Murdock Residence

Open Envelope Studio

Driveway and front yard with retaining wall, Texas basalt and native plants

Exposed Front Garden of Estate House

Sue Craig-Stewart

The garden in its first season.

Water Mill Residence

Araiys Design L.A., P.C.

Mid-Century Modern Landscape - Cedarburg, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Our client wanted to minimize her front lawn and create an Asian-inspired new landscape. The new planting bed shapes and plant choices complement the home's architecture and style. Westhauser Photography

Mid-Century Vibe Front Yard - Bayside

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Various textures and forms of plants can be found in the landscape, with a mixture of shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Westhauser Photography

Front Yard Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.