Herb Gardens

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Sakonnet River Vegetable Garden

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Barely glistening in the sunlight, Critterfence separates the goodies within the garden from the bandits without.

Portager Garden

McCullough's Landscape & Nursery

Nick McCullough

Urban Green Roof

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Edible Urban Oasis

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Vertical Gardening

Edger Landscape Design

Vertical supports keep crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, pole beans, and some squashes off the ground as well as provide visual interest. Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design

Basin Harbor Club

Linden L.A.N.D. Group

Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Riverside CT - Residential

Teich Gardens

"Hidden" vegetable garden - all edibles are mingled with perennials

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

This client's dream for her retirement years was to have a colorful landscape with lots of herbs and vegetables. We incorporated all of the above into her sunny front yard in a manner that was acceptable to her neighborhood. A new front yard patio provides a cozy place to sit and enjoy the views. We also designed and built the new driveway and walkways. Together with regrading the front yard, we solved all of her drainage problems. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Stonegate-Gardens.com

Leslie Ebert

Traditional Landscape

Michelle's Garden

The Form Firm Inc.

Enclosed raised garden bed outfitted with pergola and lattice for climbing vegetables. Fenced in to keep out deer and other vegetable hungry critters. Constructed out of Douglas fir and coated with a UV protector to prevent sun bleaching. Irrigation with timers installed for easy watering.

Compact Urban Backyard | Patios

Southview Design

The Bluestone walkway and dining patio make a big impression in this urban backyard.

Custom Stone Wall & Lush Garden Project

Stoney Brook Landscaping

Remodel - 5th Ave W., Kirkland

Home Designs Northwest

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Drip irrigation using either Dura-Flo Jr. ¼" dripperline or Dig ¼" dripline with 6" spacing to irrigate the 8' x 4' raised vegetable beds. I have had the best success with this type of irrigation in my vegetable bed installations. Works for small plants like lettuces and tomatoes as well.

G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest

Lore Patterson

The Herb Farm Restaurant Garden | lore patterson

Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.