Quadrant raised deck with steps down to stone path. Slatted fence allows light to filter through while creating privacy. Container planting combines architectural specimens with seasonal flowers. Photo - Jane Pimm

Paula Court modern backyard

ROYAL Decks and Landscapes

Miro Simecek

Hillside Garden Landscape with Water Features and Beautiful Plantings

Accent Landscapes

The use of natural stone and plantings suited to our environment and climate make this landscape feel right at home in Colorado Springs.

Our Work

Father Nature Landscapes of Birmingham, Inc.

This photo was taken from the entry courtyard built for the event 'Gala in the Gardens', part of Birmingham's 'Antiques in the Garden' fundraiser event.

Key

Banyon Tree Design Studio

Urban landscape masterplan and installation. We created continuity of color, texture, and form starting at the street and front yard, and reaching to the rear yard and alleyway. Contemporary and naturalistic plantings blur the lines of rigidity and formality of this modern garden, while the structure of hardscaping holds the composition together year-round.

Hardscaping in Encino, CA

ELITE REMODELING GROUP INC.

Front yard renovation with driveway and rock garden.

West Seattle Modern Living

Orion Rockscapes

Garden Restoration

Wilber & King

Photography by Stacy Bass

2005 Mountain Modern

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Concrete pavers follow the shape of this Mountain Modern Before Mountain Modern Was Cool home. They help define the minimally landscaped 'garden' from the surrounding native landscape. Big Tooth Maples, Aspen and Fernbush create height and help to integrate the home to the site. Blue Grama grass is used throughout. All plantings are very drought tolerant and low water, irrigating only every two weeks or so in the of summer. This home is located in a High Desert Mountain Valley in Northern Utah.

Contemporary Style Sugar House Modern Water Wise Front Yard

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

This is a very modern unique style by the owners. They wanted clean lines, minimal plants and core ten steel. Note the "edgy & angled" core ten edging...sets this design apart! Also the unique, colorful, water wise perennials and ornamental grass. Note also the two entrances to the front door...very unique!!! And the large concrete pavers with the sizable island bed. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Timber Block on the lake

Plani-paysage inc.

Isabelle Gingras

Country Living

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

This beautiful water feature has been emptied for fall but even still is a stunning addition to this backyard. The karl foerster grasses really stand out in fall when the summer colours start to fade.

Contemporary Landscape with Basalt Columns Water Feature

Accent Landscapes

Incorporating plant pots on a patio is a great way to brighten up any outdoor space.

Driveway Retaining Wall

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Phototography: Linda Oyama Bryan

Uptown Upscale

TerraVista Landscape and Design

Modern Tuscan Fire & Hot Tub

Design by Misha

Sleek glass fire wall with custom built table and shares. New hardscape and shade structure with elevated and showcased hot tub hangout. Urban vineyard planted.

Concrete columns in Palo Alto

User

Along the new driveway are plantings of Carex pansa interspersed with Australian willow, or Geijera Parviflora. Photo by Chris Jacobson

Simsbury Spa Retreat

Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC

Living Green Wall and Landscape Remodel - Mid-Century Modern Home Sausalito, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

APLD 2022 Award Winning Landscape Design. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add living beauty to the large front house wall. The wall includes a variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants some with flowers, (some with flowers, Oxalis, Heuchera designed to provide long cascading "waves" with appealing textures and colors. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add plant beauty to the large front wall. A variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants were designed and planted to provide long cascading "waves" resulting in appealing textures and colors. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures.

Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers for Fall

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.