Landscape Design with Winter Blooming Witch Hazel Tree

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

A winter blooming Witch Hazel tree provides a focal point in the stone garden area and is surrounded by vinca ground cover. Vinca will provide protection from erosion and drought. The wall is fieldstone. Photography by Tracey Eller

Casa Del Sol

Groundswell Gardens

Private Residence Garden - Broadview, Seattle

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

Gil Schieber, Same home as prior photo 4 years earlier. We encouraged the resident to shift the color to a brick-red. This slope was created by a spilling out of subsoil from the owners' basement. -Rough fill makes some of the nicest growing for tough plants

Balwyn North

studioFRWD

The client had relocated to Melbourne and purchased an older house, in its original condition, with the vision of transforming it into their ‘forever’ home. The brief was extensive, including both the interior and exterior of the house, relocating the kitchen, and completely transforming both front and rear gardens. As often is the case after purchasing a new home, the budget was tight! My solution was a staged renovation, over several years, meeting their immediate needs, while allowing time to save for the next stage. The flexibility and planning of this project resulted in the client realising their vision, without breaking the bank.

Oakleigh East

Intrinsic Landscapes

A well-planned design was instrumental to achieving this stunning landscape in Oakleigh East, combined with bespoke materials and a top-of-the-line spa. Individual elements were carefully constructed to complete the ultimate outdoor entertainment area, but a strong native theme runs throughout the project to pull it all together. The sprawling ironbark deck overlooks a gum tree filled reserve and boasts an impressive bar bench custom made from a reclaimed 1920’s ironbark beam with original posts and fittings. A large ironbark shelter has been constructed for the BBQ/smoker and is clad in leaf patterned laser cut screens. More screens are found behind the outdoor shower and throughout the garden which illustrate stencils of flora and even a playful platypus. Two outstanding features of the entertainment area are the custom round hydrotherapy mineral plunge pool and mirroring stone paved fire pit seating area. They sit next to each other like yin and yang, capturing the complementary beauty of natural elements – fire, water, stone, wood. Steps lead down to a pretty kitchen garden, set within steppers, pebbles and creeping plants in the lower area which is concealed from most other areas of the landscape. A strategic garden lighting system brings the project to life at night. It highlights the features in the garden and creates a beautiful and inviting view from inside the house, tempting you out to enjoy the space all year long.

Masonry

Arroyo Seco Construction

San Francisco Landscape

FDC Design Build

St Ives

Fluid Design

Modern contemporary courtyard. Designed by Fluid Design Constructed by Elegant Landscapes Photography by Peter Brennan

Sinchai Residence

Altera Landscape

Landscape Design: Ray Morrow / Photography: Jeri Koegel

Arbors/Pergolas/Fences

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

Here our ingenuity went with enclosing a low cost bamboo panel in clear cedar which created a fine and secure fence system.

Bed Stuy Zen - Steel, Stone, & Water

The Brooklyn Garden Club Inc.

Reservoir

Intrinsic Landscapes

Tucked away in its own magical corner of the property is the sunken lawn area, complete with a fire pit, bespoke bench seating with cushions, garden steppers and path lighting. This area is for intimate relaxation around the fire with a drink, book or whatever takes your fancy. Generous planting of Bamboo in the side garden beds form a thick, lush hedge and give great privacy form the neighbours and a feeling of seclusion. Along the rear boundary, maples and magnolias have been selected with their own up-lighting to create beautiful organic features while not impeding the view of the parklands behind. Throughout the landscape there is a feeling of space, relaxation and luxury. However, it is most prominent at night when the entire garden becomes illuminated with a dazzling garden lighting system. The essence of this design is found in its multiple zones, all with their own scope and feel. It is the entertainer’s dream landscape!

New Build Garden at night

Rhoda Maw Garden Design

New Build garden in Ickenham after Rhoda Maw Garden Design had redesigned with evergreen planting, horizontal trellis, wall art and patios for entertaining. Stepping stones through gravel and arches lead the visitor to a secluded area at the rear with seating and wall art

Garden Hills Patio & Fire Pit

Taylor Landscape Design

Michael Taylor

Critical Storage Is Convenient

FormLA Landscaping

It is not foliage that presents the greatest ignition danger to homes. Creature comforts like cushions, umbrellas, some furnishings and artwork, toys and tools pose can be highly flammable and pose the most hazard. It is critical to store these items when they are not in active use. Having storage close makes it easier to get in the habit of doing so. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Woodstock Craftsman Cottage Rain Garden

Rain Garden Nursery LandscapeMakeoverDesignStaging

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, Rain Garden Nursery, LandscapeMakeover.biz. Mixed groundcovers, and Oregon Green Austrian Pine, a favorite compact tree.

Highlighted Drive Entrance

User

At the back of the house we noticed that a craftsman's eye said "why not embellish rather than hide?"

Design/ Build- A Home to Showcase

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Hear what our clients, Allison & Rick, have to say about their project by clicking on the Facebook link and then the Videos tab. Hannah Goering Photography

New Castle House

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

The cedar lath screen and trellis add a craftsman element to this contemporary back yard located in Newcastle, WA

Beck Remodel 2002

The Well Planned Home

Donna Sanders

Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers for Winter

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.