The backyard is small and uninviting until we transformed it into a comfortable and functional area for entertaining. The front yard was leveled and converted into a play area for small children and two large dogs.

A Ranch True to its Past

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

A grand wooden gate introduces the series of arrival sequences to be taken in along the private drive to the main ranch grounds.

Raised Garden Beds

FormLA Landscaping

Because native gardens need no pesticides or fertilizers, edible plants can be planted within native gardens. Even in this healthy environment, raised garden beds make edibles easy to find, tend and harvest.

Raised Bed Garden with Potting Shed

Drip Landscape and Tree Service

Raised-bed garden made with repurposed cedar. Includes drip irrigation, game fence, recycled glass mulch, and potting shed.

Vegetable Garden

MC Design LLC

An organic vegetable garden with an ocean view is luxury in its purest form. Two 15-foot by 4-foot raised planters were made out of redwood, and only the exteriors were stained to ensure no leeching occurs into the food.

Северо-Запад

NB-GARDEN

Борисова Наталья, Корнеев Евгений

Réalisation d'un espace de vie. Piscine, plage, terrasse bois, espace de jeux

Nid'Extérieur, paysagistes concepteurs

Piscine à deux bassins pour petits et grands. Dissimulation de l'entrée grâce aux cloisons bois.

Gates & Fences

Monarch Gardens, Inc.

Back Yards

Runde's Landscape Contractors, Inc.

Joe Runde

Kirkland Backyard Redeux

Cascadia Edible Landscapes

Really fun project featuring: Drystack retaining walls using 14 tons of Cabinet Gorge wall block Juniper raised beds, stained Pergola, stain Irregular Flagstone Patio 165 sq foot Bluestone featuring many extra large pieces Cut bluestone risers for main stair case Raspberry Trellis Cucumber/squash trellis Galvanized Horse Trough Planters, both oblong and circular, including a double stacked one in lower area. 200+ foot long fence extension + gate. Wetland buffer planting of both ornamental and edible varieties of plants 4 zone, complete automatic drip system with micro valve (manual) controls on all beds

Kirkland Backyard Redeux

Cascadia Edible Landscapes

Garden

PH Architects

Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Contemporary Garden

CplusC Architects + Builders

Enclosed Vegetable Garden with Raised Beds

Landmark Horticultural Management

Vegetable Garden in Chappaqua, NY

Edinburgh Ornamental Productive Garden

McQue Gardens

Paul Johnston of Copper Mango

Cedar Raised Beds - Downtown Boston

HomeHarvest - Edible Landscapes and Construction

HomeHarvest designed and built these custom cedar raised beds. Each bed has a built in reservoir, which makes them self-watering and only require watering once a week!

This craftsman landscape boasts nine cedar raised vegetable beds which produce an abundance of fresh, organic produce.

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden and with Privacy Feature

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.