These homeowners came to us wanting to update their property with new plantings at the street, which matched the existing landscaping of the neighborhood, as well as update the various beds around their foundation. The existing beds throughout the property became overgrown and needed a bit of breathing room to allow space for the new plants to fill in. The old vegetation was ripped out and replaced with both native, and adapted plants. The wooded area in the backyard was rid of debris, and a drainage system was added using the rocks that were in their previous landscape design. Not only were the materials able to be recycled, they are now used to help prevent continued erosion of the hillside by taking the water from the sloped driveway and giving it a path toward the woods. Limestone was the chosen replacement because it is cohesive with the neighbor’s landscaping and the pre-existing stairs in the backyard. Blocks of limestone were used to line the new beds and build a new fire pit to accessorize the beautiful view!

3437 Palm Street

A K Smith Architects

Our Landscapes

Yard Dawgs Landscape and Lawn Care

Flowers all year

Washington Landscape and Design LLC

Gary Ward

Back yard wedding | Artistry Landscaping Design

Artistry Landscape Design

This area was planted with low spreading yews, euonymous 'Emerald gaiety', pachysandra, woodland phlox and white bleeding hearts.

Primavera Landscape Portfolio

Primavera Landscaping, Inc.

Park View

Jolliff Development Ltd

Oak post and shingle path leading to custom made garden gate. Photo Credit: Debbie Jolliff www.debbiejolliff.co.uk

Front color. The landscape was over-grown and needed a great deal of thinking and trimming. begonias, strawberry vines, and coleus, decorate and define the entry.

Mixed Planting Garden

Green Thumbs Up Inc.

Wine and Jam Photography

Horne: Few Months After

Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.

Healthy plants are happy plants. Full and vibrant. Almost any vegetable, flower, herb, shrub, or small tree can grow successfully in a container. Select plants to suit the climate and the amount of sun or shade the container will receive. Use your imagination, and combine upright and trailing plants, edibles, and flowers for pleasing and colorful effects. Container gardening can be enjoyed for one season and discarded, or designed to last for years.

Our Work

Express Tree & Landscaping

Raised Garden Bed

PermaScapes Unlimited Inc

Silverlake Sustainable

CaliScape Landscape Services

Succulents are an easy low maintenance way to spruce up your outdoor, or indoor, spaces. These plants require very low water usage making them a perfect plant for the southwestern United States, or for the plant lover who is constantly forgetting their watering can.

Walls

Magic Gardens Landscaping

French Chateau Meets Tropical Bungalow

Botalia Designs

Beds of foxtail ferns soften the entrance to the courtyard.

Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden and Mulch

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.