A large format Patio South/East facing with a contemporary style and Italian stone; the Patio will be accessible from the back house’s doors and will provide a lightly aired vibrant view East facing and South over the hills and the village. Japanese Brushwood Sleepers will be used to terrace the garden at a lightly graded slope from the edge of the house Patio leading down to connect the lower area. The planting scheme consists of a mix of multi-stemmed small trees and flagrant flowering shrubs, climbing roses, and bold herbaceous; evergreen shrubs to give structure and finishing touches around the perimeter of the garden.

Private Residence - West Vancouver

Swick's Landscaping

Ema Peter

Prairie Paradise

The Horticulture Consultant & Design

Trex Decking, Rural View

Leaf Wood Rock Landscapes

WEBB ST Townhouse Project

DDB Design Development & Building

John Wheatley Photographer, Landsacpe Architect Nathan Burkett.

Coastal Retreat

Tech Scapes Australia Landscaping

Cashmere

FORM garden architecture

Meadow Retreat, East Hampton

Harmonia Inc.

Gabion walls as you've never seen them before!

Yorkshire Gardens

A large contemporary garden custom designed and built for a new build house. Surrounded by an impressive gabion wall this garden have numerous feature areas. An artificial lawn and eco decking ensures this space requires minimal upkeep. The checker board paving stones and minimal planting results in a very stylish space.

A Rosarian's Dream Garden

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

The garden was designed to be enjoyed from ground level and from the balcony above --- with an eyeful of joyous color that suits the client's personality to a tee. Plantings include lots of roses from her "favorite roses" list, with perennials and a few annuals to knit it all together. It can be very challenging to make a collection of plants into a cohesive and delightful garden --- and the strong structure of this garden does just that!

Balmain - Inner city garden

sticks and stones Landscape Design

Modern Coastal Retreat

Smelek Design

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.

Paddington - Courtyard

The Small Garden

www.thesmallgarden.com.au

Naturel

I.D.O jardins

Vue aérienne du jardin

Garden Design - The Gap

Carmen Darwin for Evolution House

Carmen Darwin

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.

Large family garden

Lush Landscape & Garden Design

Dan Barker http://1ocj.uk

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.