This courtyard is much more interesting now that the lawn is gone. A cameron stone path is widened to fit a small seating area. Along the way, the client enjoys the sound of the water feature which draws many birds. From the seating area, butterflies can be seen seasonally visiting Sedum 'Autumn Joy'. The client has adorned the space with collected pieces.

Hillside Spanish-Moorish Estate

Banyan Architects

A Split Level Garden

Kate Gould Gardens

English Flower Garden

Plan-it Earth Design

Stroll through my flower garden Design by Amy Whitworth, Plan-It-EarthDesign.com; Installation by Donna Burdick, www.djlandscapecontractors.com; Custom Arbor by Don Sprague, GardenGalleryIronworks.com; Photo by Maryann Bond

Fountains

EcoScapes Landscaping

California Spanish Colonial

The Design Studio of Wendy Harper

California Spanish Colonial motor court entry and gated driveway with sport court was designed in 2007. We pay meticulous attention to details during construction. The main courtyard entry allows guests to be let off at the front door and the cars valeted for parties. The grass insets soften and warm the homes grand entrance. American Gas lamps adorn the columns and front entry. The paving is natural cobble banding with Santa Barbara stone curbing. The motor court pads and driveway are sand finished colored concrete. The grand staircase to the main front door is cut limestone paving. Mature Olive trees frame the entrance and a two sided weeping wall water feature adds a focal point from inside the courtyard, as well as, from the street view. Two full grown California Live Oaks were craned in to frame each corner of the house. The main driveway to the garages has double Custom Wood gates with a side pedestrian entrance, all connected to the security system and cameras. The safe gated driveway also doubles as a bike/trike area for the children and is adjacent to the half-court Sport Court and in-ground trampoline for family fun. Photos by: Ken Palmer

X2 Modfountain at 4th West Luxury New Apartments

Modfountain.com

X2 Fountain designed and fabricated by sculptor Randy Bolander. Dimensions: 24"L x 24"W x 92"H Weight: 223 lb. Corten steel with 2150 GPH non-clogging submersible pump.

Japanese Zen Garden Backyard with Fountain and Patio

Southwest Boulder & Stone

Award-winning Japanese landscape designer Kohei Owatari uses natural elements like water and stone to create relaxing environments amid modern life. A reverence for nature marks this eco-friendly and creative landscape design, where meandering pathways perfectly complement clean geometric lines and patterns. Natural stone was the ideal material to deepen the connection with the natural world. The unique leaf-shaped patio and the custom water trough are key elements that showcase Kohei’s exceptional creativity and design sense.

Tydan Landscape Design, Inc Office

TYDAN Landscape Design Inc.

Stacked Slate Urn

AquaLife Ponds Inc.

The original Stacked Slate Urn was created by Aquascape with leftover pieces of slate from waterfall projects. Carefully pieced together to create an urn, the fountain was breathtaking…and expensive. Our current urn is made from fiberglass stone that embraces the natural beauty of real stone, for a fraction of the cost. It never fades, and it ages like real stone. Its sure to be the focal point of your garden

Sorellas by SummerHill Homes: Residence 2 Backyard

SummerHill Homes

Single family homes in Los Gatos, CA. Sorellas: a limited opportunity of 17 luxury single family homes with 3-5 bedrooms, 3.5-5 bathrooms in approximately 3,600-4,900 square feet in the coveted hills of Los Gatos

Exterior Application

Stone Fleury Natural Stone & Porcelain Supplier

Shadyside

The Outdoor Living Studio

Modern Curves

Landis Garden Design

Mid century modern home gets new landscape and contemporary screen porch. Basalt Fountain and pea gravel path with modern square and rectilinear flagstone steppers

Gem Garden

Philippe Soule Landscape Design

Transitional Patio

C&H Landscaping

Landscape Design

Dominion Interiors & Design LLC

Fountainscape in Saline, MI

Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping

We turned this old mill stone into a water feature and bird bath for one of our customers. We placed it just outside their living room window so they can enjoy the noise of the water and watch the birds play in the water.

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.