West Side Alamo Auto Cover Swimming Pool

This picture shows the creative design of a simple Bocce Court that has a concrete curb with a wood bumper and LED strip lighting on the court. You can also see the relationship of the court to the rest of the landscape, as the yard and court interact with each other as our clients entertain and use their private spaces

Jardín Olivella

JoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme

El estudio fue contactado por Be.Rethink para llevar a cabo el diseño del jardín para esta propiedad llamada, hasta entonces, Casa Celma. La arquitectura original es de Jordi Capella, arquitecto y creativo catalán. Se encuentra en pleno parque natural del Garraf, en un típico paisaje mediterráneo meridional. Rodeado de encinar y pinar de pino blanco, que se agarran al terreno pedregoso y calcáreo del lugar. La intervención paisajística pretende respetar el lugar y la arquitectura existente (con reforma por parte de EXIT Projectes), mediante muros de piedra, materiales nobles -madera, metal, gresa- y una selección de planta mediterranea de muy fácil adaptación. Los lugares con tanta presencia de piedra madre en superficie, obliga a escoger muy bien qué y dónde plantar. Sin olvidar que es un jardín, con su atmosfera y su estética. Fotografía © Oleh Kardash

Cash for Grass!

Greenbee Landscape, Inc.

We transform thirsty unnatractive lawns into colorful, interesting presentations of your property. Even better, the inner beauty of our work is that you will work less, fertilize less, water less, worry less and pay less every month for your beautiful new landscape.

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Vibrant, Heat and Drought Tolerant Foliage

FormLA Landscaping

The garden's native plants retained their vibrant colors and textures through the water-restricted summer of 2022. The sturdy and resilient foliage featured here includes (California native) Oregon Grape, Deer Grass, Juncus Patens, Hummingbird Sage, Dwarf Coyote Bush, and Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat.

A Landscape Like a Sonnet

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Decomposed granite, an armillary and custom benches work harmoniously inside the walls of the garden. The home sits off in the distance, across the street.

Mission Valley

Coy Land Techs

Coy Land Techs created a butterfly garden that will also attract other pollinators. The goal of the project was successful on day one. The plants and color selection bring warmth to space.

Rear Yard Reno

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client hired us to renovate their yard that had an old patio that was installed incorrectly years previous. They wanted as maintenance free as possible but with a definite budget in mind. Lastly, they wanted to begin to grow a lot of vegetables at home and therefore wanted some raised cedar planters to suit their needs. We utilized rundle for the bedding areas and concrete edges for ease of maintaining the property in their retirement years. Great project!!

The Fountain

Conscious Environments Inc.

A front entry garden wall is accented with deco tiles and pilasters w/ succulent accents. A nearby fountain adds to the interest of this garden space.

Mohawk Entry Parterre

Prassas Landscape Studio LLC

Expansion to Outdoor Living

Blue Stone Construction

Taylor Road Project

Veridian Outdoor Living

Decomposed granite entry path to rose garden parterre and raised bed vegetable garden.

Front yard and Driveway Mid Century Native

BE Landscape Design

This front yard went from water hogging grass and old school roses, to a flourishing native garden.

Marin County Lookout

Parco Studio

A mood board focused on outdoor walking surfaces for our client's Marin County lookout.

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

A handful of just picked large leaf Italian Basil. Can't you just taste the pesto?

Front yard Mid Century Native

BE Landscape Design

This front yard went from water hogging grass and old school roses, to a flourishing native garden. Highlighted here is a multi trunk Arbutis undo, commonly called a Strawberry tree. Valued for it's deep red bark, blush, pink lantern shaped blossoms and edible red fruits.

Mediterranean garden in Los Alto Hills

User

This garden had an historic collection of native California and Mexican fan palms, clustered around a water-needy lawn. We removed the lawn, added a new layer of drought tolerant smaller palms, and an underplanting of mediterranean type shrubs and perennials.

Oak Studded Hills - Frontyard Terrace

Califia Ecodesign

Working with protected California Live Oaks to construct big liveable outdoor spaces for a home-schooled family of 5

Fairbanks Ranch Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

This espaliered 'Gold Kist' Apricot shows abundant fruit production. This is an early ripening variety in San Diego county. The flavor of a fresh picked ripe apricot is unequaled by any store bought fruit.

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Garden Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite for Summer

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.