Sunset Cliffs Complete Makeover with New Pool

Landscape Logic built these metal panels to create privacy on the side property line. The plant will grow tall between the panels and create a really nice backdrop from the patio.

Coconut Grove Miami Project

Hagan Binder Design

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Succulent frontyard garden with bocci ball court (in progress). Entry walkway, bench and loads of aeoniums, senecios, aloes, echeverias and acacias. Plus a few ulta-low-water mediterranean and California natives too.

Garden Canopy in Daytime

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

Native Shrubs and Monterey Oaks separate the garden from the street front on Rio Grande. A steel canopy rusts in sympathy with the Court / Corten House, and will be eventually shrouded in vines to shade the seating area below.

Cranston #8

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Great curb appeal, low maintenance, and cost effective was our marching orders on this project. We designed a nice and clean looking yard that has lots of Wow! factor and is easy to maintain. Our client wanted a secure walkway from front to back but one that is easy on the wallet. Utilizing man-made stone steps and retaining systems we were easily able to build that for them. We also added a cedar privacy screen under the walkout deck that is louvered so they can open or close it depending on the circumstances.

The Ardent Gardener's Farmhouse Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Native grass seed meadow

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.

Side yard raised garden

BE Landscape Design

This was an unused side yard. Perfect for a kitchen garden.

Ambiance Japonaise

L'esprit au vert

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet

Concept'terre Paysage

Bocce, fountain & dining

Luciole Design Inc.

Mike Heacox, Luciole Design

Irvington Mediterranean Ecstasy

Abbaté Designs

Careful use of textures, colors and materials make this new front yard dramatic and inviting

Riverstone #8

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our client wanted a cost effective and low maintenance yard that was still functional and beautiful! No problem!! With easy to mow sod areas separated from bedding by concrete edge the maintenance is very easy. Aggregate side yards are maintenance free and a smart programmable wifi irrigation system that works from your phone makes watering a breeze. Enjoy!!

Norcross Project

Creations Landscape Design

Explore this revitalized backyard oasis in Washington, DC, where overgrown grass, weeds, and greenery once dominated the space. Faced with the challenge of maximizing every inch in this limited area, our goal was to reclaim and transform. The result: a thoughtful design featuring a custom fence for privacy and aesthetics, a space-saving bike shed, and a cozy bench surrounded by mosquito-repellent plants. Witness the metamorphosis of this once-overgrown haven into a harmonious blend of functionality and style—a transformed retreat where space is utilized to its fullest potential.

Belmont Rustic Family Space

Kristen Rudger Landscape Design

Jude Parkinson Morgan

Rustic Modern Farmhouse

Wild Earth Art Landscape Design & Construction

Over 15,000 square feet of North Bay estate become an artistic, low-maintenance sanctuary that integrates seamlessly into the surrounding laguna ecosystem. Near the main buildings, drought-tolerant habitat plantings include colorful, native chaparral pollinators and grasses, with sound-screening shrubs on the periphery for privacy. The design includes thought to fire resistance: clustering plants into groups for fire breaks, surrounding the house in decorative gravel as mulch, and choosing fire-wise plants.

Drought Tolerant Backyard Oasis

Balboa Design Group

Drought tolerant landscape with succulents create a backyard oasis in this La Mesa, California full home remodel. A combination of tone on tone Green paint is accented with bright white trim for a crisp and clean refreshed look. Large Redwood deck off the kitchen acts as an extension of the home offering our clients the quintessential Southern California indoor-outdoor vibe they had always wanted. Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence raised garden bed in San Diego.

Garden Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite

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.