Barbara Ries

Santa Fe Permaculture

PermaDesign, Inc.

Tunia Hyland

French Patio & Slate Stepping Stones and Garden Walk With Trellis

Dreamworks Remodeling

This beautiful garden walk with slate stepping stones, garden trellis, and french drain area was added to this beautiful bedroom with a single French door with 2 crank out sidelights. The handscraped flooring in the bedroom inside, wall sconses and crown molding were all done by our crew. Grading the patio area, installing the French drain, slate stepping stones, trellis, and all general construction was completed by our in house staff. Photos by Lester O'Malley

Multiple Spaces Modern Small Yard

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.

Spring Tulips in Cambridge, MA

Jean Brooks Landscapes

Mia Fayssoux Buckland

Weston Pool Terrace

a Blade of Grass

View of fieldstone retaining walls and bluestone steps from lower yard.

Terraced Garden

Rapoza Landscape, Inc.

Natural stone walls and monolithic granite create a solid structure, adding drama to this terraced garden. Rapoza Landscape

West Coast Zen

CCI Renovations

CCI Renovations/North Vancouver/Photos- Derek Lepper Photography. This home featured an entry walkway that went through the carport, no defined exterior living spaces and overgrown and disorganized plantings. Using clues from the simple West Coast Japanese look of the home a simple Japanese style garden with new fencing and custom screen design ensured an instant feeling of privacy and relaxation. A busy roadway intruded on the limited yard space. The garden area was redefined with fencing. The river-like walkway moves the visitor through an odd number of vistas of simple features of rock and moss and strategically placed trees and plants – features critical to a true Japanese garden. The single front driveway and yard was overrun by vegetation, roots and large gangly trees. Stamped concrete, simple block walls and small garden beds provided much needed parking and created interest in the streetscape. Large cedars with tall trunks and heavily topped umbrellas were removed to provide light and to allow the construction of an outdoor living space that effectively double the living area. Strategically placed walking stones, minimalist plantings and low maintenance yard eliminated the need for heavy watering while providing an oasis for its visitors.

A Garden for Every Season

Cottage Gardener, LTD

This project was designed and installed by Cottage Gardener, LTD. These photos highlight our effort to create seasonal interest throughout the entire year.

Water Features

Westland Design

Rock Gabion Outdoor Bar with Green Roof

Construx Landscaping Ltd.

Jeff Strandebo

Asian inspired contemporary garden

jonathan craggs garden design

details

Stephen Cox-Cox Landscape & Garden Design

This ledgestone walkway provides access to the bottom of a steep slope. The specimens are dwarf spruces, pine and Laceleaf Japanese Maple. The bold texture at the top right is a Cucumber Magnolia that adds a tropical flavor. The Dianthus filled in nicely on both sides to help provide visual stability.

Arrecife

Constructora Aybar

Roberto J. Alvarez

Lincoln Park Transitional

Calafia Design

Katy Sheppard

Zero Lawn Xeriscape

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

Flower lover garden David Morello

Stone Retaining Walls and Sitting Walls

English Stone

Autumn Fest Driveway Gate

Ornamental Elegance by All Weather

Planted Garden Path

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan. Home restoration by Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction

Bluestone Pavers- a whimsical pathway

karmic stone

Designer Show House & Gardens- Formerly an abandoned alley, karmic stone transforms the space with an artisan pathway between the main house and the carriage house. Two of ten hand carved specialty stone pavers created in the studio and installed in a gravel path bordered by new landscaping and a water feature.: Pictured: Leaping Frogs Splatt! and Flying Fish pavers. Turtle Garden stone seen in forefront. Each stone design is site specific to compliment the adjacent water feature and gardens. photo by jmbpaul karmic stone

Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.