The new front walk of Tierra y Fuego terra-cotta with inset Arto ceramic tiles winds through fragrant drifts of Lavender, Cistus 'Little Miss Sunshine', and Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'. A pair of 'Guardsman' Phormium stand sentry at the front porch. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Heffernan Landscape Design

Removed old, tired landscape, and a large, diseased tree was taken down in front, which opened up view to house. We put in a very linear planting to emphasize the low-slung lines of the house. Redo of the landing and sidewalk to a generous size, in Smoky Mountain cleft stone, with a little accent wall to anchor the coach light. Also, repaved the atrium inside, with a bright Arctic Sandblast stone, to bring light to the dark interior.

Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

Pinecrest Paradise

Botalia Designs

Concrete Pads with Color

JLM Construction

Showcasing: *Concrete Pads in gravel *Front entry way *Seasonal Color *Contemporary/Easy Landscaping

Poolside in New Albany

Landscapes by Terra

Waterfront Property - Cedar Fence

Premium Fence Company

Modern Farmhouse Front Walk - Mequon, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Beach pebbles surround 'Moorflame' moor grass at the base of this natural stone garden wall. Renn Kuennen Photography

Balanced Brickwork

Four of Six Landscape

Buddha meditation garden

Family Tree & Garden

A wandering meditation garden circling around a giant buddha, purchased by the homeowner

Coastal Entry Garden

Sacred Garden NY LLC

Coastal Entry Garden

PNW Outdoor Living Reimagined

Casa Smith Designs, LLC

The music of falling water from this medium wall fountain makes for a soothing environment.

Haverford Formal

Athyrium Design

Colorful Curbside Planting

Plan-it Earth Design

This wide parking strip provides enough room for trees and colorful under plantings along with access from the street and lawn spaces for connecting with the neighbors and to the front lawn.

The Colony House

The Design Laboratory

Leland Gebhardt

Valley View

Lindgren Landscape

Port Moody Condo - Aluminum Picket Fence Build

Premium Fence Company

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.

The Weston Lakes House Landscaping design.

LunnScape

Front yard of a modern home in Weston lakes featuring Pom-pom Junipers, agave, Japanese Blueberry Tree, Mondo Grass, dwarf mondo grass.

Garden Transformation

Oakland Group

Outdoor porcelain patio and pathway, new lawn and block edging, border sleepers to create raised planting beds, fencing and in-lite low voltage 12v outdoor lighting. Project managed and tailored to customer's requirements. Low maintenance and enjoyable for years to come!

Full Sun Garden Design Ideas with with 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.