The Stonehouse Meadow in early summer. The valerian, towering above all other plants is almost finished blooming. Also in bloom: bergamot, artemisia, echinacea, and stachys.

Montreaux

Maximize Design

Lush planting with a lot of plants listed on the Irish pollinator plan.

Contemporary front garden

Roeder Landscape Design Ltd

The property had quite a large front drive & the client wanted to create a private front garden. We removed the deciduous hedge planting and replanted evergreen hedging, giving a much smarter look. The front drive was reduced by half and divided with a tall yew hedge, slatted cedar fencing and bamboo screening.

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lakeside Gardens

Bloom Garden Design

We chose to complement the impressive physical dimensions of this log home with thoughtful placement of large boulders. Low plantings feature a variety of textures, and a curvy retaining wall provides a natural border without blocking the magnificent view of the lake. Elegantly curved stone paths link separate spaces together while inviting you to stroll through the gardens surrounding the house.

Burlingame Garden Retreat

The Garden Route Company

Pagewood Deck

Blue water Carpentry & Construction

huntington harbour waterfront contemporary

Moss Yaw Design studio

cor-ten (weathering) steel vertical louvers for privacy fence at concrete wall

Living Green Wall and Landscape Remodel - Mid-Century Modern Home Sausalito, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Detail of the concrete pathway with polished Mexican pebbles, steel edging and modern light fixtures. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add living beauty to the large front house wall. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures. Some photos taken 2 months after installation and recently as well. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add plant beauty to the large front wall. A variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants were designed and planted to provide long cascading "waves" resulting in appealing textures and colors. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures.

Modern meets traditional in Long Ashton

Artisan Landscapes

Finn P Photography

Outdoor Pond with Natural Stone Fire Pit

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Spa day beds

Ann-Marie Powell Gardens Ltd

Spa Garden at Cottonmill Spa, Sopwell House Hotel & Spa.

Hammock

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

A nearby hammock, surrounded by a crescent of perennials, offers a shady destination. Robert Benson Photography.

Houghton Residence

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

Call of the Wild Photography

Idyllic Modern

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Marion Brenner Photography

Giardino naturale

Stefano Assogna

Suolo argilloso e tufaceo, assenza totale d'irrigazione, gestione e cura limitate a soli due interventi l'anno. Nel mio giardino sperimento la resistenza delle piante mediterranee in terreni "sulla carta" non adatti. L'assenza totale d'irrigazione mi ha portato negli anni a selezionare le specie più resistenti alla siccità e a riproporle poi nei miei lavori. La gestione si limita a due interventi di potatura suddivisi in uno a fine estate ed un altro a fine inverno. Il diserbo manuale delle infestanti è ridotto all'osso per via dell'allelopatia e della funzione di coprisuolo che hanno molte piante mediterranee. Nonostante tutto le piante godono di ottima salute e per quanto la vivacità del giardino vada di pari passo con le precipitazioni, le sorprese non mancano mai. Un giardino che aiuta a capire i ritmi della natura, facile da gestire e perfettamente replicabile.

Ridgefield, WA Japanese Garden

Ross NW Watergardens

Photos by Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens. Design by Michael Ellena.

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

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.