Outdoor furniture: EMU from Room & Board. Photography by: Chris Martinez

These Landscape Architectural elements were designed and installed by Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc. Great Oaks used pergolas and arbors to accent the patio's, sitting areas, and outdoor living spaces.

Piedmont Bed Designs

CHS Superior Landscaping

Garden bed that wraps around side of house with natural stone and plantings with brick edging.

Custom Gate & Fence Repair

Enki's Garden

Replacement of rotted side wing fencing and rotted gate. Materials used are cedar pickets, heavy-grade treated lattice, and decorative wrought iron fixtures.

Hemlock St. Midcentury Day Light Ranch

Woodland Construction Group LLC

Hemlock St. Midcentury Day Light Ranch This 1961 Ranch was quite a change, and the goal was to restore this home to a classic modem design. We started with the basement we replaced and moved the gas furnace and ac unit to the site of the house. Since the basement was unfinished, we designed an open floor plan with a full bathroom, two bedrooms, and an entertainment room.

Creating Transition

TLC Gardens

The transition from the resident's private spaces to the Tai Chi Studio areas is experienced through the moongate.

Modern seaside outdoor Haven

Harris Construction

Ipe & steel custom fence and gate will withstand the salty sea breezes

Entry Gate

Garden Architecture

Traditional Garden

Low ipe fence and gate with lawn and view in background

June Scott Design

This garden was designed to celebrate panoramic views of the San Gabriel mountains. Horizontal bands of slate tile from the interior of the mid-century home wrap around the house’s perimeter and extend to the rear pool area, inviting the family outdoors. With a pool framed by mature trees, a sunken seating area, fruit trees, and a modest lawn for a young family, the landscape provides a wide range of opportunities for play, entertaining and relaxation. Photos by Martin Cox Photography.

Fieldstone Planter edging and banding, wrought iron railing, water feature and Z

Southern Dreamscapes LLC

The Zoysia 'carpet like' turf extends to the Fieldstone banding and planter edging. We see newly installed plants and a wrought iron handrail along the serpentine wall. In the distance, is the focal point, a Sculpture / water feature, providing a serene sitting area

LaurelRock Company: High Meadow Farm

LaurelRock

Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates

Resort Style in the backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Windsor Companies

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel. The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps. On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard. This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Photos by Paul Crosby.

Stone Cottage Renovation

Woodburn & Company Landscape Architecture, LLC

River Rock Pathway

Landscapes by Terra

A mixture of hard edges with the river rock and soft accents with the greenery and mulch makes this landscape the best of both worlds.

Uptown Front Yard Landscape and Sod

Prados Landscapes LLC

Backyard Landscape For Modern Home

Big Rock Landscaping

This modern backyard boasts a light, neutral color pallet and plants like yuca an ornamental grasses.

East Vancouver Front Garden Project

Take Root Gardens

A stained cedar fence with entrance path leading into the garden

Rock Installation, Edging and Trimming

American Landscape Company

Garden Design Ideas with with Lawn Edging and with a Gate

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.