While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Houghton Modern 2

Kirkland Land Care

To match the stunning architectural features of this modern property in Kirkland, we designed and installed massive steel retaining walls that when rusted will match the color of the cedar siding. With understated plant choices that ranged from grasses to evergreen trees, this landscape really tries to emphasize the level changes achieved by the large plates of steel.

Primrose Hill

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Bespoke circular table and curving bench backed by retaining wall clad in vintage brick.

Wood Fences

VIKING FENCE CO

Modern Landscape

All Natural Landscapes

Frank Spiker

Walls

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Residential Landscaping with Driveway

Next Level Lawn and Landscape

This residential landscaping job included a newly sodded backyard along with a newly paved driveway. This yard and driveway is more efficient for the homeowner with daily activities.

Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Pewaukee, WI - Retaining Walls with Steps

Integrity Landscape Services LLC

A two tiered block retaining wall system with a set of steps was installed allow for access from the upper level to the lower level and to allow for the creation of planting beds in between and around the walls.

TifGrand(R) Bermuda

Super-Sod

Photo of this expansive TifGrand Bermuda lawn was taken by Harold Riddle of Redshed Creative.

CDL Landscape

Brick Pathway and Basalt Retaining Wall

Regenesis Ecological Design

Recycled brick pavers, stacked locally quarried basalt stone wall system, placed granite boulders, and drought tolerant landscaping. anna caitlin photography

NWA L

LLG Engineering & Residential Design

The beauty of storm water management. Landscape steps, stone walls, plantings, and erosion control under the grass. Photo by S Jasan

Eclectic in Brooklyn Heights

New Eco Landscapes

Photography by Anthony Crisafulli

26 - Princeton, NJ

Doerler Landscape & Hidden Springs Irrigation

Tiburon Residence

Whisler Land Planning

Patios and Walls

Wilcox, Inc.

Long Beach Drought Tolerant Landscape

CaliScape Landscape Services

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal amounts of water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient.

Renovate Existing Patio and Retaining Wall Regency Omaha

H&H Lawn and Landscape

Nate Olsen

Venetian Home Entry

Archer Services

A brick paver walkway, stone retaining walls. Italian Cypress trees and a variety of shrubbery accentuate the beautiful Venetian style of this home.

Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall and Brick Pavers

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.