California Seaside Cottage Landscape | Santa Barbara CA

Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors

design | Erin Carroll, Landscape Architect, Arcadia Studio photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

Keep guests entertained with bar seats pulled up to the grill, where they can taste hot-off-the-fire delights. Different paving materials designate distinct areas in this backyard. The fire pit is surrounded by flagstone. Installed by Van Putte Landscape. - Photo Credit - Van Putte Landscape.

Poolside Paradise

Four Seasons Garden Center & Custom Landscape

Modern Andersonville Oasis

Himsben Design Studio, LLC

In this urban context, we were tasked with finding a low-maintenance landscape solution for our client who travels extensively for work. Our award-winning design created a new seating area centered around a fire pit with bench seating and built-in LED lights to create a destination in the landscape. Our design incorporated low-maintenance materials and hearty plantings to create a serene escape from the city that requires very little upkeep. Large planters display seasonal annuals and frame the raised deck area.

Réalisation d un espace de vie

Terrasse et Jardin de Paris

Réalisation d'un jardin avec du gazon naturel, un espace de vie chaleureux pour recevoir ses amis autour d'un feu, en hiver comme en été, le tout intégré dans la nature. Au fil du temps, les propriétaires se sont appropriés ce foyer pour organiser des barbecue party. Un pari réussi ! En effet, il a été difficile de convaincre les clients au début du projet.

Ridge Views

Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.

This large property was a blank canvas when Pro-Land was hired to complete the design and build for this backyard retreat. Initially, the clients had just wanted a small outdoor space with a kitchen and a cabana with a fireplace. As the design progressed things changed; a secondary covered structure was added to the kitchen, and the patio was expanded to include a concrete pool. The natural stone fireplace in the cabana is a focal piece in this backyard. The wood and natural stone along with a crackling fire create a comfortable and cozy space to relax on those cooler summer nights. Raised planter boxes frame the path to the pool, separating the spaces while creating a cohesive feel through the use of materials. Truly an entertainers paradise, the yard features a gunnite pool complete with hot tub and tanning deck, a covered outdoor kitchen & bar, custom wood burning fireplace, and modern cabana finished with automatic roller screens, and sliding glass doors. Photography by: Effie Edits Inc.

Ramsey

L&R Suburban Landscaping Inc.

Full Landscape Projects

Pavers Landscape LLC

Belgian Block Seating Wall, Granite Boulder Retaining Wall, Paver Patio

Above and Beyond Complete Grounds Maintenance

Barbecue Pits and Outdoor Kitchens, AZ, The Yard Sylist

The Yard Stylist

This is a photo of an outdoor kitchen installation together with white pavers and landscaped rock area. The whites of both the outdoor kitchen and the pavers are subtle enough to distinguish themselves from the pale yellow of the house’s exterior. By choosing a darker tone for the decorative gravel, the owners have created a border that draws the eye towards the outdoor kitchen area.

Private Residence - M

R.Youngblood & Co.

Moving from their 1300 acre horse and cattle ranch nestled in the back country of Durango, Colorado they were in search of simplicity, and as one may say, simplicity that only downtown living can offer. For so many years of spending life secluded among the quietness of their land the intentions were to sacrifice the acreage but endure the private surroundings that ranch living so graciously afforded. When entering the new home on the 'one acre' lot guests enjoy the sight line view of the two young colts sculpture setting amongst the backdrop spruce and weathered pasture fence. Large Canadian limestone outcrops define a natural wall and surround the outdoor patio with a fire pit nuzzled within the stone. Rusted planters and yucca flavor in the 'western' flair. You won't find cattle grazing or horses loping free across large open pastures any longer. However, the privacy of mixed spruce and pines under planted with mass layering plants allows the private residence to always remember 'the days back on the ranch'! Landscape Design / Build R.Youngblood & Co.

Firepit with extra seating

Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces

This custom built screen porch leads to a stack stone fire pit with bench seating and a lush green lawn, perfect for tossing the ball around.

Rosetta Stone Fire Pit

Oberndorfer Landscape Development Inc.

Sevierville, Outdoor Living and Covered Porch

Beasley Landscape Architects

Patrick Beasley

Backyard Fire Pit

Big Rock Landscaping

Adding pavers to this backyard instantly created an outdoor living space perfect for a family- all while reducing the amount of water the yard uses.

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Avra Landscaping

Authentic Spanish Style

BE Landscape Design

Instead of selling, our clients opted for a much overdue backyard transformation. BE Landscape Design removed the old lawn and deck, and replaced them with outdoor dining, kitchen, lounge, fire-pit, a central fountain, olive trees and so much more. Perfect for Holiday gatherings with family and friends.

Amazing Before and After Photos

SYNLawn

This backyard in New Mexico went from unruly to perfectly manicured with the addition of our SYNLawn artificial grass, pavers, stepping stones and pebbles. © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Garden Design Ideas with a Fire Feature and Brick Pavers

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.