Plant Combinations - Northern California Gardens

Summer bloomers, Coreopsis grandiflora, with Lavender and Santolina (lavender cotton) in the background.

Modern Victorian

Tim Brown Architecture

Casey Fry

Prairie Loop Hillside

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Just Hardscape & Design

This stylish Driveway and Walkway replaced worn and cracked concrete. The product is part of the Belgard Antique Collection called "Mega Stone" pavers. The curbing for driveway and walkway is another Belgard Product, named Weston Stone. This product works great for curbing because it is a large 12" x 8" x 4" paver that is finished on both sides.

Natural Stone Terraces

User

Dry stack flagstone walls create tiers on a steep sloped front yard. - Matt Unger

Hardwood Tiered Garden Retaining Wall

Kayu Canada Inc.

Red Balau Batu hardwood used to complete stairs over a walkout basement with matching horizontal siding and soffit, and tiered retaining wall with landscaping. Wood supplied by Kayu Canada Inc. Work done by Ultimate Renovations.

Landscape lighting on hillside

June Scott Design

Rock outcroppings make a striking background for new lounge areas in this compact Los Angeles hillside garden. Working with the attributes of the site, we added native plants to drape over the stone, and converted hollowed stone planters into a firepit and water feature. New built-in seating and a cozy hammock complete the relaxing space, and dramatic lighting makes it come alive at night. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.

Terraced Yards

Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.

Kellogg Residence

Nathan Wright Landscape Design

Cobble Hill Organic Modern

Little Miracles Designs

Bench

K-HOUSE

3*D空間創考舎一級建築士事務所

土地のアンジュレーションに沿った屋外階段と鉄製の門扉

Topanga Retreat

Campion Walker Landscapes

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Garten für Ästheten

Zinsser Gärten

Zinsser KG, Christine Schaller

Building Retaining walls

White Landscape Design LLC

Clients have a small yard as a hillside came within 10 feet of back door. We built a series of 3 foot boulder walls avoiding the expense of engineered walls. Creating terraces for sitting and gardening.

Wilson Residence (Eichler Home)

Blue Sierra Landscape Construction

Custom pergola, In-ground IPE custom deck, custom lighting and planting, pour in place retaining walls board finish.

New Canaan

Keith E. Simpson Associates, Inc.

Melissa's backyard

Father Nature Landscapes of Tacoma, Inc.

After picture B View from the upper area of the backyard. Bruno Adaro

Shade Garden 2

Pearson Landscape Services

Atherton garden

Sycamore Design

When the homeowners contacted Nancy Shanahan of Sycamore Design, they wanted to enlist her expertise for one goal: to provide screening from the neighboring school and its construction projects. Little did they know, this small assignment would open the door to an ongoing series of projects culminating in a garden that celebrates the seasons while supporting their family activities. Both a tranquil respite and a platform for entertaining guests, these outdoor spaces are an extension of the homeowners' vibrant personalities, reaching playful functionality with the use of texture, movement, color, and even edibles. Their garden thrives today and continues to evolve with the recent addition of a cutting garden, a sunken spa to replace their trampoline, and a fire pit to activate the area beneath their majestic oak tree.

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

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2021 Silver Award Winning Landscape Design. Travertine stone for wall and stairway caps and stepping stones. Concrete retaining walls. This expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall 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.