Cogan Custom Homes one of a kind in Waipu

2014 Victorian Landscape Awards - Winning Entries

Landscaping Victoria

Winner Residential Landscape Construction over 200k - Phillip Johnson Landscapes

The lattice panel for screening those pesky neighbors features stone transom inserts to mimic the transoms on the home. Small bluestone tables with orchids were custom-built for the base of each stone column.

Japanese style landscaping

Dabah Landscape Designs

Plant Bed Ideas with Garden Path, Winnetka,IL.

Schmechtig Landscapes

Request Free Quote Plant bed ideas with garden path and cafe table and chairs in Winnetka, IL. by Schmechtig Landscapes

Butterfly Garden

FormLA Landscaping

Hot Lips Saliva, along with Hummingbird Sage and Common Yarrow, attract butterflies to the planted spaces at the entrance and alongside the dining patio. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Bridges

Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc

Floating Layers

Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes

Rolling Stone Landscapes

Meditation Garden

Ross Land Studio

An unused area of lawn has been repurposed as a meditation garden. The meandering path of limestone step stones weaves through a birch grove. The matrix planting of carex grasses is interspersed with flowering natives throughout the season. Fall is spectacular with the blooming of aromatic asters.

Very private backyard enclave

Morgan Howarth Photography

Very private backyard enclave

Cazenovia Lake House

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.

Limestone wall collection

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping

Natural boulder walls are very common in the Hill Country. Many yards are very sloped and homeowners want to have a level area for lawn space. What better way to make this happen than using what Mother Nature provides?! We dig these boulders up and with a little creativity (plus a big sledge hammer) we build these beautiful natural retaining walls.

Woodland Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Decomposed Granite path between Giant Sequoias leads to repurposed, reshaped and stained rear concrete slab. Micro-climate appropriate plants complete the picture. Photo by Ketti Kupper.

Belclaire

AquaTerra Outdoors

AquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire landscape, hardscape and pool for this modern home. Features include Ipe wood deck, river rock details, LED lighting in the pool, limestone decks, water feature wall with custom Bobe water scuppers and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Natural Landscape Design, Marshfield, MA Residence

Swenson Granite Works

A stunning home with beautiful landscaping. The veneer is New England Fieldstone. The steps, treads and pavers are bluestone.

Traditional Landscape

Fruit Trees with Soil-Biulding Meadow Understory

Regenesis Ecological Design

Garden Design in Wandsworth, South West London

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Stillwater Landscaping

Landscape Renovations, Inc.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and a Garden Path

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.