"Weinberggarten"-Hanggarten I Rheinland-Pfalz

Retaining Walls

Lyons Landscaping

eight foot Stone Wall and slab steps

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Contemporary Hillside Terrace

Billy Goodnick Garden Design

Billy Goodnick

La Porte Indiana Rustic

Planned Environment Associates

Rustic limestone steps connects the pool terrace to the house.

Villa Chamnez

User

Villa Chamnez is a for-sale Spanish Contemporary custom home built by Hill Construction and developed by Scott & Andy McMillin of the Corky McMillin Companies. This designer showcase home features state-of-the-art Dacor appliances including WiFi oven & built in refrigerator. For the wine connoisseur, the Dacor WineStation is the first automated, temperature controlled, four-bottle wine dispensing system. The bathrooms feature beautiful freestanding tubs, touchless faucets, and steam showers. La Cantina doors open wide, creating an unobstructed 180 degree panoramic ocean views from Point Loma to Bird Rock to Torrey Pines.

Wind your way down to the Lake

Southview Design

An extensive boulder retaining wall creates a winding path down to the lake. The tree and shrubs along the way add color and depth to the path.

Meadows

PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

I shot this to show the magnifture of ornamental grass. Too many people plant 3 grasses. Plant a small forest and get noticed. PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES

Folsom Lake Overlook

Wu-Way Landscape

photo by Jim Pyle

Path on Perch

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

The path leading up to the steps to the patio provides a generous transition to the stroll garden and steps down to the lower level. This shot also gives a good perspective on how the garden works with the house.

Traditional Landscape

Planting designs

VVM Designs

The Treehouse, Laurel Canyon

Bebe Daddy Services

Provençal Garden

Atelier Nelumbo Garden Design

Cannes

Cobble filled swale collects and directs storm water along driveway

Village Landscape Architecture

Cobbles with pebbles are blended to beautify a driveway swale (and also slow storm water, increase infiltration of storm water into soil and reduce downstream erosion issues). Evergreen rushes, irises and grasses soften the rock work and increase the riparian feel.

Formaler Wohngarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

Bio-Hotel

Naturnahe Gärten

Ein Hotelgarten als Naturgarten, Trockenmauern terrassieren die ehemals völlig verunkrautete Böschung, Brunnen schaffen einen einladenden dörflichen Charakter, Rosen, Blumen und Kräuter können auch in der Hotelküche zum Einsatz kommen.

Kubisches Architektenhaus mit geometrischem Garten mit Stauden, Rosen und Obst

Dagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung

Dieses Bild zeigt die Böschung nach der Pflanzung.

Before picture of blank garden bed along hillside steps

Full Sun Sloped Garden Design Ideas

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.