A close in look at the fountain with Joe Pye and Dallas Blues adding color.

Larchmont

CARL BALTON + ASSOCIATES

Cascading waterfall

Choice Landscapes LLC

A Pond for the Front Entry

Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer

From below, a small waterfall is visible. The pond, stream, and waterfall are constructed from fieldstones and riverstones of varying sizes. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee

Walgrove Avenue

California Deck Builders

Hardscape by California Deck Builders.

Full Backyard Makeover

Wild Craft Permaculture

This hardy kiwi vine will provide shade and delicious nibbles for those enjoying the deck within a couple of years. 2016 Mark Wolfe Photography. www.mwolfephotography.com

LAKE SIDE ESTATE UPGRADE

Coogan's Design Build

Wildlife Friendly Front Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Planting Design with Japanese-style inspiration

Design Works - Landscape Architecture & Const.

Photo by Glen Nakamoto Japanese style garden with multi-seaonal plant interest, including fall color and a variety of plant structures.

Operation Neighbor Screen

Southern Landscape

When the neighbor expanded, the small, open courtyard became an extension of the neighbor's driveway. Southern Landscape designed and built a custom privacy trellis to shield the neighbor while creating an intimate retreat off the master bedroom. ,Asian jasmine climbs the trellis, while dianella, foxtail, and little gem magnolia highlight the custom water feature, all of which contributes to the quiet oasis.

Table d'eau et potager

Sigmap-Jardin

Midtown Commons Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

After their brand new construction was completed, this family had a beautiful and comfortable home that truly fit their needs. However, this new construction lacked an outdoor living space, which left the backyard feeling stark and bare. With this blank slate, we were able to create a relaxing environment for this family to enjoy. Faced with the challenge of using every square-inch of this small space, Native Edge was able to design a landscape that left this family worry-free. We incorporated a low maintenance composite decking system, modern raised metal planters, and a bubbling urn water feature to tie this peaceful landscape together. The poor drainage of the lot gave us the opportunity to create a striking cat walk and drainage feature, which left ample room for their vegetable and herb garden hobby. There is even a nook for the family dog to enjoy!

A Compact Zen Garden - BULLEEN

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter

Tiny Kyoto Tsuboniwa Garden

Dendron Exterior Design - Gartengestaltung Berlin

Photo by Jenny Feuerpeil

Laminar Waterfall

Through The Garden, Inc.

This patio features a laminar, sheer waterfall built into a natural stone wall. The wall and waterfall are ornamented with a copper fire bowl seated above them to provides a warm light source for the patio. The shape of the wall also deflects the soothing sound of the waterfall towards the patio while providing a backyard enclosure.

Driveway Water Feature

James Martin Associates

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Japanese Garden

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

After 1!

Fred! Lawn Design Co.

Asian Garden

Lanaiscapes

Nature-inspired water feature

Iron Oaks

The hand drawn design for this water feature shows the steel fused to the rock and water flowing from each leaf.

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.