7th Street Apalachicola, FL paver and hardscape design

This is a "after" photo prior, showing portion of Blackwater's design and construction. This project consisted of designing and installing a concrete paver patio area with a central fountain in the side yard, which was primarily weeds and undesirable vegetation.

Hardscapes

Eagleson Landscape Co.

Getting water away from your foundation is vital to the longevity of your home and will save you a lot of money and trouble down the line. Drains do not have to be eye soars however! This small dry creek makes a beautiful landscape element, while still allowing the water to safely drain out of the landscape beds and away from the home.

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.

Structures

California Naturescaping

Design by: Alyssa Finley-Moore

Garden Fountain Vase

Through The Garden, Inc.

A large ceramic vase with beautiful glazing serves as a centerpiece to this garden bed. The installation included an AquaBox that turns a static vase into a water fountain that adds subtle motion and calming sounds to this garden.

Garden Courtyard

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect

Bali style tropical garden/courtyard

Giardino Landscape Design

andreasozzi@iinet.net.au/ Bali style patio, courtyard

Thriving Pollinator Garden for Hampden Townhome

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This is a small garden (approx. 600 sq. ft.) next to a corner townhome in an urban setting in Baltimore’s popular Hampden neighborhood. We transformed this former weed patch into a thriving and beautiful pollinator garden of mostly native plants. The client specifically wanted flowering plants for all pollinators, but especially hummingbirds, and the garden was to be bird friendly as well. I designed the garden and installed it with the help of landscape contractors. I located a water fountain against the rear wall. The client also desired a vine to cover the rear wall so I selected the Trumpet Vine which is growing beautifully. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Stepping Stone Waterfall and Pond

Land Art Design, Inc.

Designed and built by Land Art Design, Inc.

Fountain redesign

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas

Fountain before renovating with synthetic grass by ForeverLawn of the Carolinas.

Shamanic & Sustainable Garden Design

Shamanic Gardening

Melinda Joy Miller's personalized this meditation garden for her bohemian client. Consultations include over thirty years experience in permaculture, sustainability, and herbology. She incorporates her unique background as a medicine woman, feng shui master, cultural anthropologist, sensorimotor-integrative therapist, and metaphysical healer. This garden was a collaboration between Melinda Joy and her daughter, Kim Colwell, an interior designer and second generation feng shui master. Each client is given a personalized plan based on their individual needs, interests, sensibility, budget, and environment. Photo by Zeke Ruelas

Creating our own small courtyard knot garden

Joanne Alderson Design

This is the finished courtyard taken through the window of our green oak extension. The parterre/knot garden is very simple & pleached hornbeam trees give added privacy from the neighbouring property

The Hartmann Residence

McCabe's Nursery & Landscape Construction

Water Features

Denver Landscapes

Outdoor water fountain with tile

Water Features and Ponds

Good Earth Water Gardens

Fireplace love...

Waitkus Design

Cedar fence with mahogany gate.

Water Feature

Arroyo Seco Construction

Formal City Garden

A J Miller Landscape Architecture PLLC

The garden is full of scent with the planting of the 'Thalia' narcissus spring bulb. The bulbs have been in flower for 3 weeks so far and we love the effect. Along the sides of the parterre we have planted blocks of 'Purple Sensation' allium bulbs.

Dry Creek Bed Design & Installation

Regenerative Designs Australia

Dry creek bed serves as a natural water feature and management of storm water to reduce erosion on sloped bank.

Maturing planting

Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

View of the planting from the water feature. The client wanted a low maintenance garden, so ground covers such as scleranthus, pratia and acaena fill in the spaces between the plants and prevent weeds coming up. Photo credit Catherine Rawnsley

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.