Spring has sprung! A mix of early season ground cover, tulips, feather reed grass and sage all green up quickly and give you garden pleasure as soon as April.

Natural Stone Steps

KD Landscape

A close-up of the natural stone staircase with John Creech Sedum growing along the edges. Dining space and the grill can be seen on the upper level, left of the staircase. On the right side of the staircase a gas fire pit is also convenient to the back door.

Frontyards

Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.

Wilfred Road, Ivanhoe

PATH Design Studio

Corten screen, timber batten wall, light box, light feature

Decomposed granite path with low water succulents, grasses and shrubs

June Scott Design

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape

CaliScape Landscape Services

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Santa Monica Exterior Remodel

Studio H2O

Complete front yard and backyard remodel by Studio H2o. From a gravel yard, to a space of relaxation and privacy. Utilizing drought tolerant plants and low maintenance features.

Lakeshore Residence

Miller Landscape Architecture

Adrienne Link Newton

Retaining Wall

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Curved Retaining Walls View From Upper Patio

The Sculpted Earth

Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting and new plantings.

Prairie Style Foothill Drive & 2100 South Water Wise Landscape

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

This is the back yard of a very water wise design. These core ten steel grow boxes hold all kinds of herbs and vegetables. They are anchored in low maintenance gravel. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Retaining Walls

Clear Creek Landscapes

Lake Home Perennial Garden - Oconomowoc

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Client favorites like liatris, echinacea and hemerocallis were combined with some of our personal favorite perennials including Agastache x 'Blue Fortune', Baptisia australis and Achillea 'Feuerland'. Westhauser Photography

MTM Masonry and Chimney

Clancy Residence

Open Envelope Studio

OES | Steel retaining wall, custom steel grill structure with concrete counter top, native and drought tolerant plants in pea gravel. *Concrete pavers installed by subcontractor managed by OES. *Sod installation not by OES.

Battersea Garden

Honor Holmes Garden Design

Harriman Residence

Epic Landscape Construction

yuki batterson

My Landscaping Work

Dave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket

Lakewood Backyard with Artificial Grass

PlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf

Artificial grass requires no mowing, watering, or fertilizing. Dog urine won't stain or discolor the artificial grass. Clean ups on artificial grass are easier than on natural grass. If you're tired of re-sodding year after year due to your dogs then consider an artificial grass dog run from PlushGrass. Additionally, your dog(s) won't track dust or mud into the house with an artificial lawn or dog run area.

Denver Yard with Artificial Grass for Dogs

PlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and with 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.