Oliver Design Associates

Woodland Garden Path

User

Low maintenance shade gardening

Ranch Picnic Entertainment Area

Céladon Designs, Inc.

Cobblestones entrance pathway

BE Landscape Design

This Beach beauty was long overdue for some attention. BE Landscape Design elongated the patio stairs, capping them with Montauk Blue tile and stacked stone. Antique black cobblestone was used for the new entrance walkway. Circular seating, a bubbling fountain, and raised veggie boxes have transformed this small front yard into a hub for relaxation and neighborhood visits.

South Pasadena Craftsman Cottage

June Scott Design

This front yard features a seating area and jar fountain, ringed by aromatic native plantings of California Lilac, Manzanita, Cleveland Sage. A meadow-style planting of native sedge grasses create soft look in the foreground, and new concrete pavers add a modern touch. We also believe the project’s driveway to be among the prettiest we’ve created or seen: a ribbon of stones and grasses now meanders along a Hollywood-style center planting area.

A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold

Joanne Alderson Design

The pathway to a traditional stone Cotswold house in Stow, this scheme has now matured & the yew domes are spectacular

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Sedum angelina, Echeveria, elegance, Agave 'Blue Glow with boulders in water-efficient landscape.

New Construction Landscaping

Visionscapes Land Design, Inc.

The synthetic turf was laid down to keep debris and maintenance to a minimum around the pool. The homeowner wanted a variety of textures and colors to bring their backyard together.

Royersford Front Hillside Garden

Donald Pell - Gardens

Karl Miller and Donald Pell

Canary Palm, Gravel, Stone, Pines, and Podocarpus

Project Xerofitus LLC

Stylish Digs in Echo Park

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Historical Garden Retreat

NC Designs

Formal Gardens - Spring in South Woodland Border

The Crafted Garden

Springtime in shade border with forest theme will give way to summer and fall emphasis. Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla', Camassia, Hakone grass, Alchemilla mollis, Hypericum 'Aubrey Purple'. Susan Irving - Designer

Spring!

Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape

The blue Forget-me-not are abundant and mingling with other spring blossoms! Ronni Hock photo

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

Photo Gallery

Diversified Contractors / DC Patio

California Residence

ddArchitect

Mixed size of cast in place concrete paving and stair risers combined with pervious paving and planting at entry.

Projects designed and built by Old Farms Landscaping

Old Farms Landscaping Inc.

Traditional Westport

Oliver Design Associates

Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path for Spring

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.