Marin Craftsman

Environmental Foresight, Inc.

Scott Feuer

Classic Courtyard

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Traditional Landscape

Urban Retreat

Southview Design

The client wanted patio space for a chair so she could relax in the sun when the mood struck. The only spot in the yard with any sun is near the fence gate. A full-range New York Bluestone patio was added using 30” x 30” slabs. These slabs are dry-set so leveling was a challenge.

Deegan Residence

Lifescape Custom Landscaping, Inc.

Water's edge

West Winds Nursery LLC

This large patio space is constructed to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Large slabs of Tennessee Crab Orchard flagstone are set on a deep gravel base to create a permeable patio. The spaces between the slabs are filled with small rounded stones which blend nicely with the color of the stone and allow rainwater to flow between them to the gravel bed beneath the patio. Planting beds surrounding the patio space are densely planted with a mix of perennials, flowering shrubs and evergreens. The plantings were carefully chosen so their colors also echo and complement the stone colors.

Kingston Pike

Stephen W. Hackney Landscape Architecture

Feel the cool breeze on a warm summer day while sitting on the Lutyens bench under shade trees and surrounded by Annabelle hydrangeas. Manicured boxwoods, mondo grass, and a sturdy granite cobble curb give this motor court organization while the crushed gravel driveway adds another layer of texture to delight the senses.

Project 164

Island Gardens Company

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Wayzata

Signature Patio & Landscape Co.

Traditional Landscape

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

SF Garden

Steve Masley Consulting and Design

Redwood branch trellises are a great addition to a raised garden bed. They provide support for green beans, peas, indeterminate tomatoes, and thornless blackberries. Photo by Steve Masley.

Marrying Elegant Design & Sustainability

Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)

Featured in Feb/Mar 2013 issue of Organic Gardening Magazine, this Boston-area courtyard functions as an entryway, parking space, driveway turnaround, and outdoor room. New York bluestone planks set into a sea of pea gravel can bear the weight of vehicles while allowing rainwater to permeate the ground, preventing run-off. Curving 7-foot-high green walls of shade-loving native plants create privacy and beauty, while native birch trees (Betula papyrifera) in the entry planters provide a handsome complement to the four-story Silver LEED-certified house by Wolf Architects, Inc. Landscape Architect: Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio Landscape contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Green wall: g_space Photographed by Susan Teare for Organic Gardening Magazine.

Victorian Edible Garden - South Pasadena

ecocentrix landscape architecture

John Feldman | Photographer

Harrisdale

Tim Davies Landscaping | Perth

Grab Photography

Project Four

Pearson Landscape Services

Boulder staircase with disappearing fountain and steel arbor at entrance to back yard

Backyard Zen

Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLC

Tiny House

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and a Retaining Wall

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.