This east facing side patio provides a welcome break from the summer heat. Previously this area was a hot-mess of uneven pavers, rotting landscape timbers, bindweed, cheatgrass, and no outdoor lighting on the pathway. Now it is much safer with the fire-resistant stone closest to the perimeter of the home.

Подпорная стенка на внешней территории сада.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

Оформление сада на внешней территории. Так как сразу за забором начинается резкое понижение рельефа, то мы сделали несколько подпорных стенок, что позволило удержать грунт и сделать этот участок более презентабельным. Автор проекта: Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Winsome Living

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Treve Johnson Photography

ASIAN CONTEMPORARY

LANDSCAPES BY DAVIDS

Country Garden

Abigail Hazell Landscape & Garden Design Ltd.

Studio City Staycation

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey

Conscious Stream Scape 2 Year Update - Silverlake

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Photo by Ketti Kupper

Details

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

Mountain View, California

Taproot Garden Design

Patrick & Topaze McCaffery - Taproot Garden Design & Fine Gardening - Photo taken on May 24, 2018 "A collection of succulents."

Mercer Island Residence

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

With a lengthy list of ideas about how to transform their backyard, the clients were excited to see what we could do. Existing features on site needed to be updated and in-cooperated within the design. The view from each angle of the property was already outstanding and we didn't want the design to feel out of place. We had to make the grade changes work to our advantage, each separate space had to have a purpose. The client wanted to use the property for charity events, so a large flat turf area was constructed at the back of the property, perfect for setting up tables, chairs and a stage if needed. It also created the perfect look out point into the back of the property, dropping off into a ravine. A lot of focus throughout the project was the plant selection. With a large amount of garden beds, we wanted to maintain a clean and formal look, while still offering seasonal interest. We did this by edging the beds with boxwoods, adding white hydrangeas throughout the beds for constant colour, and subtle pops of purple and yellow. This along with the already breathtaking natural backdrop of the space, is more than enough to make this project stand out. Photographer: Jason Hartog Photography

Large modern family garden for entertaining and play

Harrington Porter

Overhaul of a large family garden with a contemporary feel - spacious and simple, keeping the space for kids to play sports, trampoline and use their styled playhouse. But with areas extending from the house for adult/family entertaining. A firepit, outdoor "bar area", feature dining area and floating bench with weather proof fabrics. Low maintenance materials - Millboard decking, artificial grass, painted trellis and powder coated pendant light supports, in a cohesive pallet of colours.

Interior and Exterior Lighting

Hinkley

Voted Best of Westchester by Westchester Magazine for several years running, HI-LIGHT is based in Yonkers, New York only fifteen miles from Manhattan. After more than thirty years it is still run on a daily basis by the same family. Our children were brought up in the lighting business and work with us today to continue the HI-LIGHT tradition of offering lighting and home accessories of exceptional quality, style, and price while providing the service our customers have come to expect. Come and visit our lighting showroom in Yonkers.

Contemporary garden retaining wall with steps

TetraWal

Choosing the right TetraWal materials to create garden tiers or terraces will ensure your design works with both the architecture of your home and lifestyle. Tiering or terracing a sloping block will instantly expand your plant choices as water and drainage issues are improved. Enhance your new garden zones with shrubs, decorative grasses, fruit trees, flower beds and patio areas.

Сады Майендорф

IL NATURE ландшафтный дизайн

Маленький сад в пригороде

Татьяна Мут / "Гений места"

Татьяна Мут

Mississauga Stone

Shubrook Construction Ltd.

Craftsman Landscape

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature and a Retaining Wall

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.