Karl Miller and Donald Pell

Whimsical Retreat

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

North Park Eclectic Landscape

Revolution Landscape

Colored concrete pathway with drought tolerant plantings and dry riverbed.

Wallingford Residence

Vireo Design Studio, LLC

Vireo Design Studio

Hill Country Rustic Elegance Phase II

Southern Landscape

Limestone paths create a modern look to offset the natural stone retaining walls and native plantings around the rear of the home.

Formal Front Entrance Project – Vineland

LandArt

Slate grey Banas flagstone walkway, decorative brick pillars, Flamboro dark armourstone placements, and gardens.

Mid-Century Patio Makeover - Waukesha

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

With two extended families and five children of their own, our clients needed a larger patio for family gatherings. The new patio includes a dining area and fire pit. Westhauser Photography

Burns Backyard Renovation

Tellurian Construction

Donny Mays Photography

Private Backyard

Dixon Projects

A private backyard gives this home additional outdoor space with cedar fencing, stone pavers and room to garden.

Zen Garden

The Garden Artist LLC

Blu Fish Photography

Landscape

Twin Oaks Lawn and Landscape, Inc.

A stepping stone path guides you through this unique garden! A variety of plantings and custom garden art bring this garden to life!

Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office

TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.

Danville, California

Robert Mowat Associates

St Charles Paradise

Grant and Power Landscaping

The homeowners enjoy a wonderful view from the front porch. The front yard is heavily shaded by large trees, eliminating turf as an option. Instead, we situated a pergola in the center of the space, with a flagstone path providing easy access. This encourages movement through the space and helps to bring the landscape into scale with the property. Photo by www.crewsphotography.com

Front and Side Yard Entrance Gardens in Reisterstown

Garden Architecture, LLC

Canon Hill Driveway

Pacific Garden Design

With a narrow driveway and leaning concrete retaining walls, parking was a major challenge at this 1938 brick Tudor on Spokane's South Hill. Crumbling concrete stairs added another layer of difficulty, and after a particularly rough winter, the homeowners were ready for a change. The failing concrete walls were replaced with stacked boulders, which created space for a new, wider driveway. Natural stone steps offer access to the backyard, while the new front stairs and sidewalk provide a safe route to the front door. The original iron railings were preserved and modified to be reused with the new stairs.

Ferrari Water Fountain

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Contemporary Seaside Garden

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

This front yard used to be a circular asphalt driveway....we decided we would rather have a lovely garden instead

Lake Magic

Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting

Tahoe home, shade border

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.