Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

A simple Japanese maple sits off the entry courtyard. Views of the lake are seen as one approaches the front door. The clients love of Asian style is carried throughout the landscape. This lodge style bungalow is located on a small lake on the Western side of Washington State.

Heritage Renovation

Architect Hewson

New revised garden path entry to the house. A small fish pond and new rockery wrap around the existing house/ The house itself is constructed of concrete tiles stacked on top of each other.

Brownstone Backyard Landscape Design & Bluestone Patio

Dragonetti Brothers Landscapes

Multi-Game Sport Court

Sport Court St. Louis

Awesome outdoor court that gets used everyday! Sport Court Green and Dark Blue Powergame with White Game Lines

Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence

9bark DESIGN

Debb Smith

Sand pit with pandanus tree feature

Instyle Habitats

An established Pandanus tree was planted as a feature tree and a shade solution for the Noosa style sand pit play area

Fill a fall flower bed with the harvest bounty of the season. This is just one of many instances where a keen landscaping professional can create a lasting impression at the end of the planting season. Photo by: Jeff Kain

West Houston

Mockingbird Home

This lovely West Houston home, built in 1963, was completely remodeled inside and out; including lush gardens. A formerly boxed in floor plan was opened up to reveal generous spaces perfect for a large family or entertaining.

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Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Toja Grid Shade Pergola

Atlantic Beach Pots

Buma Landscaping

We had fun with some large and medium sized planters in multiple different materials. Remember: a spiller, a filler and a thriller in each of your pot designs.

Corner Lot - Southeast Bend, Oregon

Blooming Desert

Kakusareta yōsai in Park Hill

Alford's Landscaping

Modern Landscape

Adventure Garden

Christy Webber Landscapes

When asked to design a beautiful landscape that functions for all ages and occasions, yet doubles as a natural adventure playground - in the heart of Chicago - you might be forgiven for taking a deep gulp. But that’s exactly what we did. In this picture, you get a framed glimpse of the adventure, with a winding woodland path taking you over the frog guarded pond’s stepping stones, through the rustic serpentine wall, and into the formal lawn clearing beyond. Did we mention that this is the only way to get there?

Eadie Mid Century Beach House

Dane Spencer Landscape Architecture

Giovanni Lunardi, composites by DKS

Backyard with a Soake Pool

D'Urso Landscaping and Construction, Inc.

Crawford Residence

The Garden Artist LLC

You can stroll through the park-like ambiance of this Boise home or rest your feet in one of two protected sitting/dining areas. A curved trex fence creates an intimate space for entertaining as well as protection for the elements.

Gentleman's Farm

Susan Cohan Gardens

A driveway entrance with double mixed borders and Zelkova allee in late summer. It is unfenced and deer resistant.

Uptown Upscale

TerraVista Landscape and Design

Garden Design Ideas for Fall

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.