Fresh Spring Blooms

Gorski Landscaping

Edwards residence

Earth Essence Designs

Combining Materials to Climb a Slope

Bloom'n Gardens Landscape

MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Pool House

Pearson Landscape Services

Steel retaining wall mixed with quarry block retaining walls. Lueders limestone stepping stones run along side the pool

Kirkland Retaining Wall

Sunny Seattle Construction

Backyard Renovation in Ann Arbor, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. This is the feature a couple years after installation. The plants have established and are filling in the spaces. Here you can see fish in the pond and the spillway bowl running.

2408 Fargo

User

Plants in 2017!

Parkland Residence, Beverly Hills

MGS Architecture

Photography by Matthew Momberger

Retaining Wall and Planter Box Project San Ramon

United Constructors, Inc.

600 Bradford Trace Renovation.

Borrowed Mule Builders

3304 Barton Creek Blvd

Julie Mack Realtor

Enjoy private koi ponds and multiple waterfalls including this 20 foot waterfall right from the hot tub. Photo Credit: Artist Couple

The Front Yard Redesign

Pratt Guys

Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.

Contemporary Garden Boulder

High Desert Designs, llc

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.

Dry Stone Walled Garden

Llama Architects

A once over grown area, boggy part of the curtilage of this replacement dwelling development. Implementing extensive drainage, tree planting and dry stone walling, the walled garden is now maturing into a beautiful private garden area of this soon to be stunning home development. With sunken dry stone walled private seating area, Box hedging, pleached Hornbeam, oak cleft gates, dry stone walling and wild life loving planting and views over rolling hills and countryside, this garden is a beautiful addition to this developments Landscape Architecture design.

Backyard Basketball Courts

Sport Court St. Louis

Be the hangout house and build memories. This is about more than just getting off of the couch. This is about building a place where your family can play, train, and bond. •Know where your kids are and get to know their friends. •Build a multi-sport game court designed for maximum versatility or a dedicated basketball court or tennis court to take your little athlete to the next level. •Let us design a court to fit your family and your budget. •Tell us which sports you play; we’ll find the right surface for you. •Spend time playing on a low-maintenance court instead of landscaping. •Watch the kids grow up at your house.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and with Pond

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.