1st Finnish Ripavi Sauna delivered to the US as a pre-fab, self-leveling unit. Crane lowered over the garage and into this cozy, mosaic bluestone courtyard with granite curb to step the grades. Includes an electric heater, outdoor shower, and custom privacy fence/wall combination.

Designing for a large estate

Jill Davis Design

Creating a winter interest that works Photos by Jill Davis

Our Work

U.S. InterLoc

Late afternoon light

Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

DeFries Gardens

BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd

The greenhouse wintering over precious plants at DeFries Gardens. Photo by Pam Peterson.

Life at the beach

Bayon Gardens

Bird Key Contemporary Ranch (in progress)

BORDEN Landscape Design

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Front, Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance with FX Luminaire low voltage pathway lighting. New driveway constructed with large concrete slabs and small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Modern Meets Boho

BOXHILL

Photography: Gerardine and Jude Vargas

Arbors/Pergolas/Fences

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

A simple divider from the sidewalk without imposing. Perfectly planted with a vine as a curtain

Woodstock Craftsman Cottage Rain Garden

Rain Garden Nursery LandscapeMakeoverDesignStaging

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery. BEFORE & AFTER Craftsman Cottage Rain Garden Landscape MakeOver. Our new Cottage Rain Garden includes all new GREEN walkways bordered by both Native & Edible Plants. The new paths throughout look like creekbeds surrounded by Yummy natural plants and groundcovers including strawberries, blueberries, huckleberries, spreading flat raspberries, currant, and more.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

La Sombra - Steel Vine Screen

Hush House

Detail of the steel vine screen, with dappled sunlight falling into the new entryway deck. The steel frame surrounds the juliet balcony lookout.

Pergola Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Earlier Work

BORDEN Landscape Design

Torrance Driveway/Walkway

Bleu Stone Pavers

interlocking paver stone driveway

Cherrymoor

LAND BY DESIGN

Poured in place over-sized concrete pavers reinforced with wire mesh and separated with Mexican beach pebble form the basis of this outdoor patio / outdoor room landscape architecture garden design. Square pavers contrast with the softer circularity of the boundary. A planting scheme with a pom pom topiary is a nod to the retro contemporary style of the property and contrasts nicely with the white wall. A ring of flowering hydrangeas soften the architecture and contain the space. Japanese maple and ornamental grasses provide variety of texture and color whilst the vinca ground-cover and overall texture ensure interest throughout the year.

Contemporary Landscape

Lawn Conversion

Rock & Rose Landscapes San Francisco

Winter Container Gardens

Specialty Gardens

Paul Kiefer / Specialty Gardens LLC, Grand Haven, MI

Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.