Completed in 2013, this stunning Italianate Mediterranean Villa is located in Highland Park, Texas and stands out in an already distinct architectural neighborhood. This project was designed and installed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. The expansive property features a lush landscaping, front motor court with travertine pavers and a luxury pool and spa. The pool area was designed to have a private resort feel to allow for entertaining. In addition to the spacious loggia and cabana spaces, the owner also wanted to have shade protection near the water, so a custom designed pavilion was built on the end of the pool to provide a shaded destination with cushion lounges that extend out into the water, flanked by fountains and adjacent to a fire bowl feature with a classic fire place surround. A truly elegant outdoor space for parties and entertaining with a sophisticated, modern flavor.

Perennial Planting

Sylvan Gardens Landscape Contractors

Marquette | 2017

Coats Homes

Custom Raised Gardens

customraisedgardens

Cedar 4'x8'x18"High gardens with hardware cloth covers and 4 removable doors for easy access.

Planters and Containers

Yard Art, Inc

Brownstone Backyard Landscape Design & Bluestone Patio

Dragonetti Brothers Landscapes

Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Decorative garden urns and a backless bench are keyed in with the front entry.

Lake Oswego, OR Contemporary Craftsman Custom Home

Lifestyle Homes, Home Builders

Centerra Master Plan Community

Environmental Designs, Inc.

Due to the high winds and dry conditions hanging baskets can be a challenge in this environment. Proper plant selection, location of the baskets and consistent watering are the key.

Appleton Way

Peters Architecture

Clark Dugger Photography

Traditional Landscape

Bay Park refresh

Ornamental Gardens by Lisa

After the transformation took place, about 6 months later. The yard was divided into different rooms for different uses. Raised redwood planter boxes were used for veggies and herbs to grow. A vine is being trained to go over the arbor and Callistemon 'Slim' will fill in the "wall" to divide the space. The arbor ushers you into the backyard entertaining area with a sail cloth "ceiling" to block the harsh sun.

Urban Ranch

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Incorporating metals into the landscape design adds clean lines and a touch of modern that flows from inside the home to the outside, creating a cohesive space.

TechGrass

Landscape Design

Curb Appeal Design LLC

Mansions in May

Planter Boxes

Riedel Precision Landscaping, Inc.

Paleface Ranch

Van Wicklen Design

Cross Country Greenhouses

BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd

The interior of our twinwall polycarbonate greenhouse with interesting raised garden beds. A truly productive greenhouse!

Drumcondra

The House Architects

Contemporary bi-fold design with sunny landscape garden patio.

Midcentury Back Yard

attriniti

Full Sun Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

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.