Catskill Mountain Project

The Crafted Garden

Perennial and shrub border surrounding a native Hmelock. Design, install, photograph - Susan Irving

Centerville River Cottage Garden planting

JuliaGarden Design Ltd.

Delphiniums and snapdragons add sparkle to this mid-summer cottage garden. This Cape Cod garden includes dahlias, daylilies and a traditional border planting of French yellow marigolds, dusty miller, alyssum and ageratum.

Barnes Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Stamford Shade Garden & Pool

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

Hinoki cypress at edge of bluestone walk to pool, underplanted with Japanese Painted Ferns.

Backyard Remodel

User

Perennials and Annuals Garden in Richmond, MA

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

Traditional Landscape

Natural Landscape Design with Native Plants in Suburban Scarsdale

Green Jay Landscape Design

This project is entitled 'Bringing Nature Home'; Where the Coyotes Run. While initially meeting with the client on a sunny afternoon a coyote ran across the lawn. This indicated good fortune was waiting. From a Feng Shui perspective...powerful, positive energy. An excerpt from the design concept is...Flowering ornamental grasses colorful perennials with large boulders will accent your new, native plant garden.

Sudbury Colonial

Brookwood Landscape and Stonework Inc.

Euclid Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

This flagstone path leads you through this beautiful native front landscape that has many layers of color, texture and scents.

Traditional country garden

Amanda Shipman

A welcoming front yard

Plan-it Earth Design

Colorful plants greet you as you arrive at this suburban home. Drought tolerant plants require little care, while moisture lovers at the curb tolerate Portland's substantial winter moisture Photo by Amy Whitworth Collaborative design by Lora Price and Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation

Past Landscape Projects

Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.

Small, low maintenance garden

Yorkshire Gardens

In this project we aimed to create a stylish garden which was both family friendly and low maintenance. Eco decking was used to create a large contemporary decking area. This composite product is slip resistant and is created using 95% recycled materials so is very eco friendly . This product is extremely low maintenance and long lasting. Rendered flower beds were built and complement the sleek and simple lines of the garden. A simplistic planting scheme has been utilised to add colour. A high quality artificial lawn was laid. This product is a great alternative for those looking for a lawn which will look lush all year round and will with stand children and animals playing on it. The slatted fence runs around the perimeter and adds warmth and texture to the space. Overall this garden is simple yet very slick.

Contemporary Backyard Retreat, Hunts Point

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

An existing home on Hunts Point was in need of a landscape renovation. Project Groundwork transformed the existing, uneven and small pool terrace from “afterthought” to an expansive outdoor amenity oasis with a built in gas firepit, ipe deck on a single level, and included a new privacy fence, raised corten steel planters and dramatic lighting. A new side garden with play lawn for the kids included raised cedar planting beds, crushed granite steel edged walkways, lighting and thoughtful planting. Photo: Andrew Webb

Edible Urban Oasis

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014.

Built by Pearson Landscape | photography by Paul Finkel

Jardins d'ombre

Canopées

acer shirasawanum, buis boule, rhododendrons ponticum, equisetum japonicum, ilex crenata en nuage, helxine

Green Garden Design Ideas

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.