Lisa Cullen. This ever-blooming perennial garden provides a variety of year-round color, texture and fragrance. Mexican sage, salvia mystic spires, agave, penstemon, euphorbia, nepeta and other drought-tolerant plants set the stage.

Decomposed granite path with low water succulents, grasses and shrubs

June Scott Design

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Montecito Italian Garden

trace robinson landscape design

tracerobinson.com

New Projects.

Aden Landscaping

Seaside Low Maintenance Landscapes

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

This low maintenance landscape provides nonstop color from May to October. The property is very windy and hot.

SUCCULENT GARDEN

Linda Estrin Garden Design

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Herb garden nestled in gravel

Everett Garden Designs

Gravel gardens

Rebecca Webb Garden Designs

A path to the side gate is made so much more interesting with stepping stones laid in the gravel and planting either side through the gravel.

Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos

Above The Grade Landscape

Fence with Shelves

Revolution Landscape

Creative cedar fence with built in shelves and succulent container gardens.

Hammock and Driveway

B. Jane Gardens

Ryann Ford

Topanga Canyon

Hawkeye Landscape Design

Bowers Fencing & Swimming Pools Inc Projects

Bowers Fencing & Swimming Pools Inc

Beautiful Gardens

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

old mail rd goes contemporary

ECO

California drought-tolerant garden

Kaiser Gardens

This is a California xeriscape succulent garden. Clients wanted color and texture with drought-resistant plant materials. They enjoy garden sculptures, so we included a Buddha and a Roman bust planted with succulents. The previous owners of the property left behind some old San Francisco cobblestones, which we incorporated into the new design, using them as garden steps. We built low, raised beds out of stone, also existing on the property, and used containers along steps and against existing concrete walls to soften the hard surfaces.

Tiny Gravel Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Grasses and Bocce Court

Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.

Bocce court ready at night!

Modern Front Entry Remodel

Earth Art Landscape

Linear slots in the roof plane reflected with linear slots of the masonry walls. Photo by Daniel Freidman

Troon 2

Pascale Land Design

Photo by Mike Small

Garden Design Ideas with Gravel

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.