Stone veneer steps with Blue Mist granite treads and platform. Pavers are Unilock Treo Premier in Almond Grove.

Boulder Retaining Wall - Sellwood

Tellurian Construction

Paul Cleary Photography

Coastal front garden Dover Heights NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Coastal front garden in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. Using coastal plants and Sydney Sandstone rocks, we created a soft coastal landscape that had a designers touch but still a natural feel

Small Fairy Fountain Basin

Magic Garden Dreams

One of the small fountainscapes we offer.

Meditation Garden

Derviss Design

patio area

Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Japanese style garden

PLT Design

This photo was taken one year after the garden was built with the plants settled in and starting to put on good growth. The client wanted a low maintenance garden based on a Japanese theme. The original garden was a blank canvas as the house had just been built, however there was a considerable slope to the garden and it was quite overlooked. The design was based on a Japanese ‘Karesansui’ or dry landscape garden. To remove the slope the garden was tiered into an upper and lower level using large purbeck rocks. A dry river bed runs diagonally across the garden. Stepping stones allow access to the garden, with a Japanese style wooden humpback bridge crossing the dry river bed. This leads to an arbour in the corner, a place to sit, relax and enjoy views of the garden. Another seating area is located in the top corner of the garden next to a railway sleeper focal point. The planting scheme is low maintenance, being predominantly evergreen and offering all year round interest. Three feature blossoming Cherry trees were planted to further enhance the Japanese feel and prevent the garden from being overlooked. The end result is a calm and serene garden to sit and relax in and enjoy the different views.

Mount Osmond | Garden Re-Design | Native Garden

Veth's Landscaping Services (206-852-7038)

Taylor Farms Residence

TransArc Design

JARDIN DE VACANCE AUTOUR D'UNE PISCINE - Anglet

Concept'terre Paysage

Искусственный водоем в стиле Лофт в дизайне участка 1 га.

Ландшафтная мастерская Алены Арсеньевой

В проекте участка - проект искусственного водоема продуман так, что в теле бетонной конструкции устроены проемы, где расположены тенелюбивые многолетники. Автор проекта ландшафтного дизайна - Алена Арсеньева. Реализация проекта и ведение работ - Владимир Чичмарь

Tropical Hang Out

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Mount Osmond | Garden Re-Design | Native Garden

Catnik Design Studio

MOUNT OSMOND Front garden | side gardens | back garden A mid century modern stone home that was newly re-designed by Northern Edge Architecture and Interiors. This project required a total re-think of this large property. This was an extensive new planting design, selection, re-plant and revitilisation of the garden surrounding the house. Residential | garden design | planting plan | plant selection Completed | 2018 | 2019 Designer | Cathy Apps, Catnik Design Studio Landscape | Catnik Landscape Management

California Contemporary

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Organic forms mesh with contemporary angles in this modern Albany California back yard. Concrete steps poured around Napa basalt boulders enhance the composition and form of each material.

Walkway

Peakview Outdoor Living

backyard.

Slope Solutions - Bespoke Bin-store

Sophia's Gardens

Bespoke bin-store; tall and open at the back for easy access along the new step-free access to the front drive. Ornamental spouts for drainage - rainwater flows into the raised bed below.

Linda Vista Residence

Landscape Logic

We used exposed beach pebble bands to break up the large amount of concrete in this driveway. The pebble is set on a concrete base and set in mortar which makes it very sturdy to drive on. After installed we put a clear sealer over the pebble to make it shine. The concrete has an etched finish which also shows small amounts of aggregate in the finish. This gives the concrete a sanded finish which is a non-slip finish. Tony Vitale of Landscape Logic

Modern Retreat

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This small suburban yard was filled by a large swimming pool. The homeowner is extremely sensitive to the sun so she decided to trade out the pool for this intimate garden space. When this client is not traveling, she is hosting visitors, watching friends’ dogs, or hanging out with her grandchildren. Our job was to create an inviting space that is low maintenance, drought tolerant, and kid- and dog-friendly. Using gravel, concrete pavers, and a simple planting plan consisting of Mediterranean-adaptive plants, we created this design to fit the mid-century home. The gravel allows for the absorption of rainwater while providing a space for kids and dog to romp and play. Olive trees help shade and cool the space, providing a cozy area to gather with friends. The minimalist plantings survive on very little irrigation and require little more than an hour or two of puttering in the garden per season to maintain.

Garden Design Ideas with with Rock Feature

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.