Location: Hingham, MA, United States This family had just moved back to the states from Paris and wanted their landscape to be an evocative blend of France and Nantucket. The front had to be low and open to the view of Hingham Harbor, yet full of color and a touch of beach grasses. Rounding the corner toward the back yard is a dramatic hedge of Miscanthus gracilimus and PG Hydrangea, with a touch of Calamgrostis to caress your arm as you pass through the gate. The pool area in back is a cool blue slice of paradise, surrounded by borders bursting with bloom.

Vibrant Surroundings

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC

Floral Park Pool

Natures Canvas Landscape Design Group

This Floral Park home is a 7,900 square foot property on a corner lot. Due to zoning requirements our design had to conform to strict setback restrictions. As you can see, the major obstacle on this project was to incorporate multiple features into a small, useable outdoor living space. We screened off the entire property with evergreens to ensure this family would have the privacy that is needed on this busy street. We built a 13’ x 15’, concrete wall, vinyl liner, swimming pool with an automated cover and choose to place it in the front yard. We naturalized a Hot Springs vinyl spa by installing stone entry steps and landscaping around it. Feeding off this natural theme, we designed a moss rock waterfall & pond. In front of it we placed a gas campfire, with stone veneer wall surround. This design also encompasses a zen lounge area on a gravel bed with a clear cedar overhead shade pergola.

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Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

From the street, a round rock pathway leads to a small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmark. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by R. Scott Lankford

Yarrow Point Residence

Kenneth Philp Landscape Architects

Recognizing the natural constraints on a narrow, wooded site with substantial topographic variation, southern exposure, and small private framed views to Cozy Cove, the architect, landscape architect, and owners collaborated to create a design that focused on the preservation of existing vegetation and the relationship of interior and exterior spaces. This partnership formed the framework for the architecture and garden design to respond to one another. The owner’s goal for their home was to maintain a strong and vital connection to the site, creating a fusion between home and landscape with a modern edge. The landscape design emphasizes structured and formal solutions in and around the building and its social spaces, while the site’s perimeter is soft and natural. The result of these efforts is a strong and clear connection between architecture and garden, integrating a palette of both modern and natural elements. Photos by Steve Young.

Less Lawn More Garden

Westover Landscape Design

An eclectic and welcoming alternative to the traditional lawn. Inviting to birds, butterflys and neighbors. More at http://www.WestoverLd.com

Yarrow Garden

Paul Moon Design

Contemporary Wall

Arterra Landscape Architects

A refined material palette modernizes this conventional 60′s ranch-home’s yard. Repetition of materials like stone, ipe and concrete combine beautifully to form a bold and contemporary garden. Layered walls perform double duty as both sculpture and a way to define gathering spaces. Contrasting leaf textures and hues harmonize with the hardscape, and plant masses add their colorful statement to the canvas. Photo Michele Lee Willson

Sunol Landscape

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Urban Oasis 04 (design by Gillespie Moody Patterson, Inc.)

Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc.

Private Residence 3

Mosaic Land Designs PLLC

Cold Springs Road Montecito Mediterranean Landscape

Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors

A stone fountain welcomes visitors who travel through natural stone paved patio and steps to the home's main entrance

House on Willow Hill

Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)

Xeriscaping

Earthwise LLC

Deer Grass Accents in Winter

FormLA Landscaping

While the Retreat hosts many fall-blooming native plants, Deer Grass accents steal the show in autumn. The owners love the look of their golden seed heads, which catch the breeze and enchant the birds.

Primrose Hill

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Bespoke cantilevered metal steps within retaining wall with shade-loving planting including acer.

Primrose Hill

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Bird's eye view of lush jungle-like foliage and bespoke circular bench and table.

Napa Valley Natural Pool

ROCHE+ROCHE Landscape Architecture

Contemporary Townhouse Garden

Plantology Ltd

Garden Design Ideas

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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.

Gravel Garden

Georgia Lindsay Garden Design

Gravel is a great sustainable choice for a low maintenance garden.