Canadian cedar, especially when treated with wood protection will stand out adding a stunning focal point regardless of the season.

Primrose Hill

Emma O'Connell Garden Design

Muehlenbeckia softens the brick wall joints.

3D Landscape Designs

Custom Outdoor Creations

3D Landscape Designs from Custom Outdoor Creations LLC

Summerland Ridge Backyard Retreat

Sage Pools, Scapes & Design

A collection of Japanese Yews, Encore Azalea Autumn Embers, flax lily, and foxtail ferns make up the planting collection with a new mexico river rock bed.

Jim Bartsch Photography

Toronto Low Maintenance Backyard

Green Apple Landscaping

Chic Sustainable Entry Garden- Los Feliz

Ketti Kupper Conscious Life Design

Concrete slab and deck sections create a path to the front door in a sea of decorative pebbles. This is all about the design and very limited water and maintenance needed. Photo by Ketti Kupper

Outdoor Living South London by Simon Orchard Gardens

Solus Decor UK Ltd

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Garden Design - Hyndland Glasgow

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Traditional New England Landscape - Hingham

User

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a backyard patio that incorporated brick pavers and irregular bluestone. The patio also features a hidden hatch that reveals the septic tank beneath. Irregular and oversized bluestone pavers set in the lawn link the side yard to the rear hot tub area. A traditional New England landscape palette was selected to bloom year round and provide color throughout the seasons. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

Garden and Swimming Pool Revmap

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Old garden edging was removed and new timber was laid in its place. Palms were planting to provide shade over summer and smaller shrubs incorporated for low level texture. Gold Pebble mix was laid on top to keep weeds at bay and add to the bright tropical feeling in the garden space. Pool coping tile was replaced with modern light colour tile and the pool repainted in a deep blue to add to the tropical lagoon effect.

Small town garden no lawn

Amanda Shipman

Custom Landscape with Water Features

Eclipse Land Management

Exterior Views

Carter Photography

Dave Carter/Carter Photography

3 Tier PT Timber Walls, PT Timber Steps, Paver Patio, Irrigation, Sod, Drainage

SHM Landscape

Making An Entrance

Architectural Gardens, Inc

The magnolia tree near the entry is the only remaining vestige of the former landscape. It and the newly installed arborvitae provide a pleasing garden view from the kitchen window of the home. An uplight on the tree emphasizes its form and green canopy. Mike Crews Photography

Towsley

Ventures Design

Backyard Additions

Barber and Sons, Inc.

Brick Front Walkway and Steps B&A

THE KING'S MASONS

Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers and Decking

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.