The clients of this Highgate Garden contacted London Garden Designer in Dec 2011, after seeing some of my work in House and Garden Magazine. They had recently moved into the house and were keen to have the garden ready for summer. The brief was fairly open, although one specific request was for a Garden Lodge to be used as a Gym and art room. This was something that would require planning permission so I set this in motion whilst I got on with designing the rest of the garden. The ground floor of the house opened out onto a deck that was one metre from the lawn level, and felt quite exposed to the surrounding neighbours. The garden also sloped across its width by about 1.5 m, so I needed to incorporate this into the design.

Keona at Ki Living Art

Ki Living Art

I was using a new living wall system created by DIRTT called the Breathe Living Wall purchased through The Office Resource (TOR)

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Photographed by Lisa Delane, Tigerlily Skye Productions

Green Living Wall

Plan-it Earth Design

This living wall, with corten steel surround, hides an unsightly fence on top of a retaining wall in the shade of a large maple tree Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by Dinsdale Landscape Contractors, Inc Living wall by Solterra Photo by Amy Whitworth

UNE ODE À LA FRAICHEUR

Green Line Conception

Au-dessus de Strasbourg éclot une bulle de verdure au sommet d’un immeuble contemporain. Un attique aux lignes pures et modernes vient mêler des matériaux design et des formes rectilignes. Le couloir d’eau, lignes centrales de cette sphère flottante plongé dans une végétation dense et ombragée. La tête dans les nuages, un seul mot d’ordre : « contemplez »

Bulimba Garden Renovation

Orterra

Front courtyard planting

Living Wall - Vertical Garden With Succulents, Grasses and Flowering Plants.

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

The living wall/vertical garden is filling in beautifully 2 months after the installation, providing a dramatic focal point for this mid-century model landscape renovation. The updates include a new concrete driveway, a welcoming concrete pathway accented by shiny black pebbles along with a variety of grasses, lavender, yarrow, succulents and CA native plants. The large living wall was the perfect solution to bring life to the home's large front wall just next to the entrance. A variety of succulents, grass-like plants, cascading Oxalis and Lamium, were planted in long waves in the wall offering a beautiful tapestry of flowing textures and colors.

Unique Gardens

Rosborough Partners Inc.

Unique and charming, this custom vine covered pergola has a magical feel. (Photo by RStarovich) #landscape #finegardening

Colour along narrow path on side of house

The Distinctive Gardener

Los Altos Hills

April Philips Design Works

The Spa, spa deck, water feature and greenwall.

Obagi Laguna Beach

Seasons Landscaping

Manhattan Beach Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Manolo Langis Photographer

Luxury penthouse on The Strand by Peek Architecture

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire

Contemporary Italian Manor - River Oaks, Houston

Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.

Grand ivy-covered arches mirror container-grown boxwood spheres beside the pool.

Northshore Estate

Lightscape, Inc.

Metal arbor passage was lit from above to create a an aesthetic and safe passage between house and pool. The vines grow around the lights and provide shadows that are ever changing. Photo was taken by Lightscape, Inc.

Home Orchards - Espalier Fruit Trees

River Road Farms

Imagine walking outside your home and pulling fresh fruit off the stem. Espalier fruit trees are like having an orchard in your own yard. Plus, in addition to producing delicious fruit, the ornamental shapes have a high wow-factor and require a small footprint. Fruiting espalier trees are available from River Road Farms in a variety of designs. Please call 800-297-1435 or email RIVERRD@USIT.NET for availability.

Pergola covered deck.

Garden Tech Horticultural Services LLC

A vine covered pergola creates a shady retreat for this backyard deck.

Nisqually Reach Residence

Jeffrey B. Glander & Associates

Criblock Planted Retaining Wall

Garden Design Ideas with a Vertical Garden and with Raised Garden Bed

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.