Upon entering this home from the street one of the first things you see is this oversized fountain with bright colorful tile inside the basin.

Hangman Valley Colonial

Pacific Garden Design

With its classic American architecture, this Neo-Colonial residence makes a strong statement in its rural Northwest setting. Formal gardens and European-inspired details give way to natural forms and native plantings as you move away from the house, integrating the home into its environment.

Longmeadow Woodland Landscape

Stephen A. Roberts Landscape

Stamped Concrete

Concepts In Concrete

Waterfall backyard

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Backyard rock waterfall by Matthew Giampietro

Montana Getaway

Selective Designs by Shane LeBlanc

Christy Epperson

Japanese Modern

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

Waterfall, Natural Stone Patio, Walkway, and Steps in Stephentown, NY

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

Andrew Zema

Water Features

Vision Hardscapes of Atlanta

Waterfalls

Desert Environments Landscape

Past Landscape Projects

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Water Features and Ponds

Good Earth Water Gardens

Shepard Berquist

Florman Architects Inc.

Three structures are located on a 6,500 sqft, sloped lot. The main house is squeezed between front setbacks, a drainage easements through the middle, an access easement to the north and a 30’ topography following height limit. The street level contains an office, a bedroom, an entry and a garage. The lower level contains indoor /outdoor living spaces separated by a glass wall. Sharing this glass wall is the master bedroom. The Studio 420 is located to the west of the drainage easement and contains the parts and tools needed to repair their grown up toys (a dune buggy, motor cycles, an antique sports car, and a three wheeled vehicle). The Studio 120 became the third structure. This structure is a utility room that blocks the neighbor’s views into their backyard and is as backdrop for outdoor dining. The home’s form is a reaction to being pinched between site constraints and the need to live an outdoor life while being indoors.

Contemporary Home and Garden

Montecito Landscape

Lisa Cullen: This fabulous French stone fountain from Eye of the Day, GDC in Carpinteria becomes the centerpiece in this incredible space. Surrounded by Oaks and Olives, the garden is filled with drought tolerant perennials of euphorbia, agave, nepeta, salvia mystic spires, lavender

An Estate in Virginia'a Wine Country

Revolutionary Gardens

A Tamukeyama Japanese maple overhangs the streambed cascading into this Culpeper, Virginia pool landscape

Water Features

Green Elegance

Residential 2009 Project B

Year Round Landscaping

Los Feliz Modern Oasis

Becky Bourdeau Designs Inc

Shirak Agresta; Sidney Michael; Annette Gutierrez; Becky Bourdeau

Water Features and Ponds

Oasis Outdoor Living & Landscapes

Fire & Water Feature

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce

Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.