Outdoor kitchen, vertical living art panels and sunken garden. This small rear garden won a prestigious national award from the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). We have used sustainable Larch cladding on the retaining walls, a combination of granite plank paving and decking, softened with a mixed palette of shrubs, grasses and perenials to create a multi-purpose family garden used for cooking, entertaining and play.

Modern Formal Front Lawn Area

Eden Garden Design

Custom cut lueders stone walkway, custom steel edging, turf and pea gravel provide a casual yet elegant garden space - our work is all in the details. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

The Entertaining Garden

Matthew Murrey Design

Designed to entertain, this site was maximized to create an extension of the home. The project boasts a complete outdoor kitchen, multiple covered seating areas, a gas fireplace, outdoor TV's and state-of-the-art sound system, a pool, spa, and putting green. From daytime swimming to an intimate evening dinner party, followed by a late night game on the putting green, this backyard has something for the whole family to enjoy.

stone

D-CRAIN Design and Construction

Loma Mariposa Raised Outdoor Living Space

Trillium Enterprises, INC.

Enjoy the views from the custom raised arbor overlooking the mountains.

Synthetic Turf & Putting Greens

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Synthetic Vine Wall

Jamet Residence, East Amwell, NJ

Garden Artisans LLC

I love my backyard meadow! Garden Artisans can help you Design & Maintain your property! Photo by Peter Jamet

Gardens & Rockeries

WBG Landscape Design, LLC

Stone steps leading up from a sunken patio outside a daylight basement. Rockery garden is planted with Autumn Joy Sedum, Butterfly Bush, Red twig Dogwood and Hydrangea.

Adam Shepherd

D-CRAIN Design and Construction

Modern relaxed garden

High Desert Designs, llc

Sichtschutz Manufaktur

Gärten von Heininger

Painted Wood Trellis and Gate

Heritage Stoneworks Ltd.

This painted cedar trellis and gate combination block view of neighboring homes while also providing a spot for vines to grow.

Arbors/Pergolas/Fences

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

An Arbor made from rough-hewn fir and stained. The scale is large on account of the 3-story homes flancking the central path of Pennsylvania Sandstone and gravel. Gil Schieber

Main Line meet Longwood Gardens

Burkholder Brothers

Lush landscapes enhance the stunning stonework of the home and courtyards. Sculptures and pots accent the formal garden look the homeowners were trying to capture.

Green Roof Garage for Growing Family

Land Studio C

Bloomfield Township Wall Patios

Custom Environments Landscape & Design, LLC

Courtyard Garden - Green wall detail

Maximize Design

Sichtschutz Manufaktur

Gärten von Heininger

Stefan Heininger

Garden Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden and Natural Stone Pavers

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.