Ryan Associates Landscape Architecture & Planning

The protected outdoor shower. The clients of this project desired a cohesive landscape where neighborhood children could gather and play and adults could also congregate for large parties. A pool and paved drive court provide multiple areas for play while a raised terrace allows for supervision as well as separation. Although the circulation was driven by the needs of the children, it does not impose on the adult spaces. The landscape provides enjoyment for the whole family in a safe and beautiful environment.

Mackenzie Residence

Nathan Wright Landscape Design

Naturel

I.D.O jardins

Couché de soleil. Equilibre des matières. Graminées pour donner du mouvement.

Fences and Gates

G Brown Design

Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design

Prairie Paradise

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Glebe

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Mauk Residence

Open Envelope Studio

Steel edged Texas basalt and native plants

Coastal Clean

Knaak Design Group

Landscape Architecture to include pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, landscaping, driveway design, outdoor furniture.

One Tree Hill

Virtuoso Landscape Design Limited

The client wanted to extend her living space outside. With an all weather pergola and luvered roof with heaters we creating an outside room with lush planting. The new deck is at the same level as the floor in the house so the two spaces feel connected. The deck continues around the side of the house where there is a private area for a spa which is not over looked. The custome made horizontal slatted fence gives a contempory feel and was painted black so that it wasn't too obtrusive.

Custom Deck, Retaining wall, & Fencing

Landservices, Inc.

Wentworth Road, Golders Green, London

Hamilton Cody Garden Design

Julia Cody

Fences and Gates

G Brown Design

Photo taken by Michael Wonenberg at G Brown Design

Beachside Haven

Mom's Design Build

This backyard is nestled on a popular lake. We added a private beach, stunning stacked retaining walls, an ipe deck, outdoor kitchen, bluestone patio and stunning year round landscaping. The tiered landscape complements the new construction home and maximizes the usable space of the yard.

La Mesa

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Un jardin à Porte Maillot (Existant)

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Photo existante

South Coogee

Pepo Botanic Design

The aim of this design was to balance the swimming pool both visually and functionally with the house and surrounding outdoor areas. The pool now sits within a lush garden and feels as if it was always meant to be there. This planting design has given its owners a relaxed, sculptural and private outdoor living room. What the client says: The garden now complements the architecture of our home. Pepo has created a beautiful outdoor ambience for us to enjoy. Photo by Brent Winstone

Landscape Design for a Cambridge, MA Home

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

Located near Harvard Square in Cambridge Massachusetts, this landscape design is for an existing residence in an urban neighborhood that contains recently renovated traditional homes. The homeowners are a professional couple with children. They requested a contemporary outdoor living space that would merge the indoors with the outdoors. The landscape design includes an Ipe deck, stainless steel cable railings, cedar spa and board formed concrete walls. The hardscape is softened by Steeds Japanese Holly seen on the left hand side of the image. Photography By Michael Conway Means-of-Production

Sustainable Splendour - Beecroft

The Other Side Landscapes Pty Ltd

With recycled hardwood decking, complimented with stainless steel wire balustrades and Blackbutt handrails this elegant dual level deck maximises the outdoor living potential of this Beecroft designer home. The addition of a Bi-fold door, to the lower lounge room level, extends the living space into the garden across the deck. Similarly the upper large entertaining deck increases living space off the kitchen and meals room. Sustainable features include rainwater tank, recycled sandstone walling, salvaged “Post Master General” man hole covers as steps, fruit trees, fauna friendly habitats, edible vege + herb garden, fruit trees and water use zoning plantscape design. Photos By Adrian Swain

Mauk Residence

Open Envelope Studio

Limestone pavers in steel edged Texas basalt with native plants

Naturel

I.D.O jardins

Terrasse ensoleillée en bois, enrochement et végétation luxuriante

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and Decking

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.