This 40-acre private estate renovation added new life to the existing landscape and created a dynamic outdoor living space to relax and entertain family and guests. The centerpiece is an infinity-edge pool that takes advantage of the slope of the yard down to the woods beyond. Photo Credit: George Dzahristos

Cottage at the Lake

Damian Farrell Design Group

A new promenade skirts the lake.

Modern Pool, Spa and Landscaping

Mirage Landscape

Urban Modern Pool/Spa accented with stainless steel water feature emitters and cantilevered exotic wood floating sun deck.

Tropical garden and water feature

Dreamscape Gardens

Landscape Architect beach house NY landscape custom built deck, bench, water fea

New York Plantings Garden Design

This landscape design from Boston area Landscape Architect example of New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors NYC deck building ability and NY landscape project management experience. The stone veneer wall is complimented by well style wall wash lights, landscape boulder brings the natural surrounding back into the hardscape which can clash with the natural landscape. This particular beach front home does not require a garden since the natural surroundings are the actual landscape.

Matthews Beach Garden

Brooks Kolb LLC Landscape Architecture

Brooks Kolb

Hausgarten Halle II

Studio51

Rooms With A View - West Los Angeles

Bosler Earth Design

Front entrance fountain

Red Renniassance

TLC Gardens

David Winger- Winger Photography

Highland Park

Fusion Landscape Design Limited

Lynn Cairney, Fusion Landscape Design - Design, Plant Procurement and Placement, Project Overseeing.The smaller of the two interlinked decks. The zig zag landing and steps between the two deck areas. The top deck flows off the family room and is a more intimate space than the lower deck which has the BBQ and dining table/bar placed.

New model home of an Active Adult Lifestyle Community located in the Palm Springs region.

Niagara Street

LAND BY DESIGN

Diagonal Trex decking is used here in a narrow side yard to give the appearance of greater width to the space. A statue of Buddha and a pagoda are backed by naturalistic bamboo to add to the Asian inspired / zen ambiance of the design of the deck / patio.

Melville courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

ron tan

Costa Rica Butterfly Vine adds to Privacy Screen

Outside InStyle

Butterfly Vine gives purple color pop to Modern Landscape Design. Vine cascades and softens linear edge. Photo by Katrina Coombs

Teahouse

dreamdoctor

The Teahouse was more of the life she wanted to live rather than the reality of her life. She did not spend as much time using it as she might have liked but her desk faced the Teahouse and she enjoyed it very much as a place to dream about being able to use more often. It served as a mental break which was its intended purpose. The lighting in the square columns are inverted, stained glass pyramids with lights shining into them. This way we were able to affect custom lighting without invoking the wrath of the code god. Anything is possible with good design. There is small fountain next to the entry door. Mark Clipsham

Nyfunkis

Zetas Designavdelning I Zetas Trädgård

Floreat New Home

Mountford Architects

Modern Garten

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.