The front staircase was falling apart with glued together bricks. The stairs were straightened, covered with Bluestone and Edenstone sides. The front brick walk was replaced with Bluestone also.

Folsom Front & Backyard Makeover

Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.

The back lawn was replaced with new landscaping, a natural rock waterfall, steps up to a sitting area with new planting throughout the backyard.

Williamsburg new condo shade garden

Little Miracles Designs

Garden update for a new construction condo in Williamsburg

Barndominium

Bellas Landscaping

Waterfall

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

CONNEMARA™ PATH

ORIJIN STONE, LLC

This Minnesota Artisan Tour showcase home features stone in spaces that it will be enjoyed the most. ORIJIN STONE Connemara™ Sandstone is used for the front walkway and stoop, premium ORIJIN Blue Select Bluestone is used for the custom stair treads as well as the custom fire place surround. An expansive ORIJIN Ferris™ Limestone patio is found in the backyard, creating an entertaining space that continues under the deck. Eden Prairie, MN residence. DESIGN & INSTALL: MN Green Landscaping BUILDER: Wooddale Builders, Inc. PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Modern Nantucket Farmhouse Remodel

Allen Construction

Barrington Hills Residence

Grant and Power Landscaping

Barrington Hills Residence

Grant and Power Landscaping

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

A bluestone stepper path connects the front and rear spaces. Two large spheres are nested into the landscape bed as an homage to mid-century design. Intimate seating and a gas fire pit are visible in the background.

Family garden in London W3

Jane Ashley Garden Design

Colourful naturalistic planting in West London garden with sawn sandstone steps and patio and contemporary slatted fence. Built and planted the previous year so still maturing.

Basaltmauer

Christian Liesen GmbH Garten und Landschaftsbau

Mauer aus Basaltsteinen zum Höhenausgleich, Ausführung als Hochbeet mit einer Pflanzung aus Gräsern und verschiedenen Stauden.

Wandsworth

The London Gardener Ltd

We were asked to redesign a large garden in Wandsworth, SW18. It needed to be child-friendly, with a sunken trampoline and a large real grass lawn and plenty of space to entertain and enjoy the sun. Also our client was anxious to keep the garden private, and to block views into the garden where possible. We were fortunate to be able to enjoy a number of mature trees in other gardens, and this allowed us to focus more on the medium and lower layers of planting. We mixed long-flowering shrubs and perennials with small multi-stemmed trees, all of which were planted with a long season of interest in mind. The planting around the sunken trampoline had to be kept low so the children could be seen from the house, and also robust incase it got landed on!

Mid-Century Landscape - Bayside, WI

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

We incorporated 24" square steppers of bluestone to provide a visual path to the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Flagstone Pathway

Stone Garden

A NC Chocolate Gray flagstone pathway gently guides guests to the pool area in this tranquil back yard.

Project Highlights

Shearon Design Collective

Features and Highlights From 2021

Backyard Landscape w/ Bluestone Patio & Fire Pit

Harmony Design Northwest

We transformed a soggy, unused lawn terrace and turned it into an inviting, highly versatile patio. Features include a natural bluestone patio and paths, a corten steel gas fire pit and lush landscaping on all levels.

Balinese Paradise

Magic Garden Dreams

Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.

TLC Steel Pergola Invites Alfresco Dining

TLC Gardens

Alfresco dining underneath the pergola at Gallagher Farm in Boulder, Colorado

Various Hardscape Installations

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

New Cedar fencing was installed and commercial aluminum fencing, along with Green Giant Arborvitae to create a privacy screen around the new pool.

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.