Raised vegetable beds Landscape design: Dermot Foley Landscape architects Photo: Paul Tierney Photography

Raised Vegetable Bed / Ornamental Garden 2016

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

Edinburgh Ornamental Productive Garden

McQue Gardens

Paul Johnston of Copper Mango

Backyard

Coastal Signature Homes

Up high view of the enclosed garden space with wonderful potting shed. Raised garden beds along with the pebble gravel and chip and dale fence keep this area clean and neat - plus safe from roaming animals. Note the metal roof on the potting shed - another nice touch.

The Gatehouse

Stefano Marinaz Landscape Architecture

Plant list: Malus 'Evereste' pleached tree - 3.8m high, 1.9 m clear stem, 1.4m wide - 5 tiers, Allium stipitatum 'Mount Everest', Wildflower meadow: Leucanthemum vulgare (in flower) Period: Early June

Rustic Landscape

Burbank Elementary School Education Garden

Elizabeth Gourley Design

Photo by Glenn Wong

Bac pour jardins

Côté jardin et clôtures

Schmitz Residence

Blessing Landscapes

Homefront Farmers Projects

Homefront Farmers

Split rail or post and rail fencing is a great option when you want to add a touch of rustic charm to your yard. We have a system that incorporates long-lasting cedar fencing, durable, attractive galvanized "cage mesh," below ground pest barrier, and raised beds filled with balanced organic soil. Beautiful, protected, and productive--that's our idea of a great garden.

Lincoln Park Herb Wall

Brent Riechers Landscape (BRL LANDesign)

Brent A. Riechers

An Evolution for Land and Family

Mariani Landscape

This project represents the evolution of a 10 acre space over more than three decades. It began with the pool and space around it. As the vegetable garden grew, the orchard was established and the display gardens blossomed. The prairie was restored and a kitchen was added to complete the space. Although, it continues to change with a pond next on the design plan. Photo credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Drought 2015 gardens

Susie Dowd Markarian, Landscape Design

Chris Kitterdge Photography, Susie Dowd Markarian Designer, Santa Rosa CA. LANDZEN contractor

Raised Planter Beds

LandArc Landscaping & Design

Terraced cedar wood planter beds custom built into the slope of the landscape to provide high efficiency use of space and food production. Photo by Jamie Whitney

Garden Design in Dulwich Village 8

Kate Eyre Garden Design

Westport Pool

J. Brandon Jones

French Country Casual

Arbordale Landscaping

This outdoor entertaining area almost feel hidden from the rest of the landscape. Bordered by perennial gardens and calliper trees.

Gardens in New Canaan

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

Red Fastigiate Beech and Elsie May Roses flank the vegetable garden gate. Neil Landino

Vegetable Gardens

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Powder coated, heavy gauge aluminum makes for striking beds in this small, formal herb garden. Compact size makes it just right for growing only what is needed. It is a focal point in the garden, and a much loved, lived in space for the homeowners'.

SF Peninsula

Jay Thayer Landscape Architect, Inc

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and with Fireplace

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.