Another container design, from another year, for the French urns in front of the house. This design features trellised jasmine, surrounded by the flowering froth of impatiens, lobelia, helichrysum, and ivy geraniums. It bloomed beautifully from Memorial day, deep into fall. Behind, notice the pergola and lattice added to complete the front facade design and tie both ends of the house together. Also, the brick and bluestone mix nicely together.

City Kitchen Garden

Christy Webber Landscapes

Carved into one end of this side yard where sun is actually abundant (a rarity in any city lot), the family enjoys a chance to grow their own vegetables. Using irregular bluestone flagstone for the paths, bluestone wall stone for the raised beds, and then interplanting perennials within the beds and access paths, the design conveys a rustic kitchen garden feel while still holding a sense of formality that sits well with the home.

Spring Annuals

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Longshadow limestone planters add spring color with tulips, ranunculus, pansies, and bacopa. Hannah Goering Photography

Contemporary Garden

Pamela Self Landscape Architecture

Coastal Contemporary

Studio 6 Architects

Summer Container Pot Garden Design, Winnetka, IL.

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Winnetka, Illinois Outdoor Pot and Planter Ideas Schmechtig Landscapes

Sunny Garden

Berger Partnership

Jeffrey Coupland Photography & Berger Partnership

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

Lathouris Garden

Arthur Lathouris Garden Designer

Photo Credit; Arthur Lathouris

City: McDougald Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

Linda McDougald, principal and lead designer of Linda McDougald Design l Postcard from Paris Home, re-designed and renovated her home, which now showcases an innovative mix of contemporary and antique furnishings set against a dramatic linen, white, and gray palette. The English country home features floors of dark-stained oak, white painted hardwood, and Lagos Azul limestone. Antique lighting marks most every room, each of which is filled with exquisite antiques from France. At the heart of the re-design was an extensive kitchen renovation, now featuring a La Cornue Chateau range, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, custom cabinetry, and Waterworks tile.

The Distinctive Gardener

Another aspect of this courtyard makeover. Plants include Foxtail Palms, Cordyline, Costus arabicus variegata, Schefflera Mme de smet, Dianella silver streak.

A Modern Yet Classical Villa With Curved Bay and Elliptical Staircase

Des Ewing Residential Architects

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Succulents, shamrock plants and ground cover provide an interesting summer combination in the contemporary container.

Sunset SF

LANDIBLE | landscape architecture

Custom Planter Boxes: Diamond Head

2nd Nature Construction, LLC

Chic Sustainable Entry Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Container garden as focal point. Photo by Ketti Kupper

GLENGARRY | SE22 | PHASE 2

Anna Richmond Design

Michael Pilkington

Fall Containers

KMS Gardens and Design

Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden and with a Gate

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.