Christel Leung

Mid-City Yard Made for Living

Becky Bourdeau Designs Inc

Photo by Bethany Nauert

Pivot 2

Land Aesthetic

Contemporary Moorpark

Aurora Outdoors

Contemporary World’s End

Tish Landscape Design

The owners of this contemporary home love the woods that surround their property. They wanted that feeling to embrace their home, while keeping the sight lines open. A contemporary linear paver was chosen to echo the board-formed concrete wall at the entrance. A mix of native and woodland plants line the chip seal driveway. In a sunny spot in the front, a pollinator garden of native flowering plants greets the owners as they park their car. A much-loved Dogwood tree was framed with ferns and carex. Hellebores and spring bulbs peak through in the spring, enlightening the entrance garden.

North Park Eclectic Landscape

Revolution Landscape

Custom IPE gate and fencing

Contemporary Front Landscaping - Richmond Hill

Horvath Landscapes

Plutadesigns

Seattle Silver Screen

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

A Seattle couple needed to take advantage of our amazing summer weather and asked for a way to watch movies outside. We were up to the challenge, designing a custom concrete bench that by day serves as built-in seating and transforms at night into a perfect spot to catch a flick on the fly! Other touches include modern planting and steel planters to match the contemporary feel of the home. Photos by Miranda Estes Photography

Large concrete pavers with lawn and custom succulent feature

June Scott Design

This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.

Memorial modern

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Mediterranean Modern

Landwell Design + Build Co.

Back Country Sanctuary

Louis Fusco Landscape Architects

The transformation of a manicured lawn to wildflower meadow creates a harmonious connection with the surrounding countryside, and a dramatic entry arrival.

Work

Inside Out

1713 Virginia Rd

TwoTrees Design, Inc. 双樹設計

Camille P.

Backyard Retreat

NW Garden Maintenance

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Valley Club Mid-Century

DD Ford Construction

Jim Bartsch Photography

Klare Linien

Garten Design - Design Garten

Saare-Surminski

Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos

Above The Grade Landscape

ORCO Walkways

ORCO Block & Hardscape

Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path and Concrete 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.