Denise Wright of Janine Pattison Studios

East Village Roof Garden

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Waterfall. Photo: Bilyana Dimitrova

MODERN BACKYARD REMODEL

Envy Landscape Design Inc.

Strathmore

Intrinsic Landscapes

Views and Vistas, Hampshire

Acres Wild

Contemporary English Country Garden, Hampshire UK

Red Renaissance

TLC Gardens

David Winger- Winger Photography

Bentleigh

Intrinsic Landscapes

Rose Bay - The Avenue

On Common Ground Landscapes

Gavin Muir

Schwimmteich

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Ein Solarpanel welches sich unter Wasser aufrollt, sorgt tagsüber für das aufheizen des Wassers, und in der Nacht dafür, dass das Wasser nicht auskühlt. Zwei voneinander getrennte Filtersysteme sorgen in beiden Teichen für eine sehr gute Wasserqualität.

Pool Side Outdoor Living

Southwest Fence & Deck

Emerson Mountain Waterfall

DreamScapes

Our client in Emerson has a beautiful home, perched on a magnificent mountain slope with incredible views. They asked Dreamscapes to design outdoor living spaces for them in order to fully utilize the property. Their wish list included a water feature, a deck for outdoor living, a patio to take in the distant views of the mountains, a place to garden, and a natural and native planting design to fit into the existing southeastern native woodlands and mountain environment. Living on the side of a mountain means bedrock. The design incorporates the natural slope and stone and works with the terrain. A new deck was constructed to extend out from the house, floating over the bedrock where it meets the new pond. From the top of the hill, a waterfall cascades down through the native plantings into the pond below. Natural boulders were used to build seating along the pond’s edge, where you can watch the fish, tend to the aquatic plants, listen to the frogs, and even take a dip to cool off. Two natural flagstone patios were built at two different elevations to sit and enjoy the views of the landscape and the mountains. Both patios are accessible by cut stone crab orchard steps set into the slope. The space at the end of the driveway was a blank canvas and the perfect place to design and build a garden of raised beds, enclosed in a traditional picket fence. It is now filled with vegetables, herbs, and cutting flowers. The local bees and butterflies love it too. And the beautiful landscape takes on a magical look after sunset. Landscape lighting was expertly placed, using a variety of fixture types to enhance the pond, waterfalls, trees and plants, bringing the spaces to life after dark. The homeowners are both multi-talented and wanted a place to incorporate their skills. They create original art, build detailed wood work and plant edible gardens, just to name a few. This new landscape gives them and their family and friends a place to work and play and relax. It has become a haven for people and wildlife alike. Outdoor living at its finest!

Telgenhoff Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan

Dulwich Apartment

Rebecca James Studio

Asian meets Morocco Themed garden. decking. Stephen Perry

Graham Residence

E. Cobb Architects

Paul Warchol

Johnson Water Garden in Lake Elsinore

Ponderiffic Adventures

Outdoor Koi Pond with attached waterfall and small stream. Artificial turf around pond to keep in sync with low water usage throughout.

Entry Bridge

Saint Dizier Design

To enter, guests cross over the water which separates the Guest House from the Main House. Architecture: Hugh Huddleson Photo: Mary E. Nichols

Rêve champêtre

Jean-François Dupeyron Architecte d'intérieur

Mangaris Fence on Horizontal

Outside InStyle

Rich Mangaris wood fence as backdrop. Garden seating wall and reused original Mid Century pavers add interest to backyard patio space. Photo by Katrina Coombs

Wu Wei: Going with the Flow

User

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature and Decking

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.