Toscana CC by Sunrise Company

Teserra Outdoors

Highgate Garden

London Garden Designer

The clients of this Highgate Garden contacted London Garden Designer in Dec 2011, after seeing some of my work in House and Garden Magazine. They had recently moved into the house and were keen to have the garden ready for summer. The brief was fairly open, although one specific request was for a Garden Lodge to be used as a Gym and art room. This was something that would require planning permission so I set this in motion whilst I got on with designing the rest of the garden. The ground floor of the house opened out onto a deck that was one metre from the lawn level, and felt quite exposed to the surrounding neighbours. The garden also sloped across its width by about 1.5 m, so I needed to incorporate this into the design.

Pondless Waterfalls in Front Yard

TRU Landscape Services

What a relaxing front yard landscape! We installed a pondless waterfall that flows in two streams through this front yard in Yorba Linda California. We also installed outdoor LED lighting and all of the trees and plants present. TRU Landscape Services all of your outdoor needs.

Private Residence West Side Vancouver

Swick's Landscaping

Provoke! StudiosComplete landscape Installation and weekly maintenance have made this a stand out property. A traditional design on a very large estate with custom installation. Images by Provoke! Studios

karrinyup courtyards

Cultivart Landscape Design

subtropical contemporary courtyards Perth Australian photos Peta North

Bench in front of a pond at early fall

GARDENIA-Sharly & Tanya Illuz

Bench in front of a pond at early fall

Remick

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Landscape Design

Paragon Landscaping Corporation

Bellevue Northwest Modern Garden

Kim Rooney Design

deRamel Residence

Binkley Horticultural Services

Photo by Jessie Keith

Mountain Spring Rock Fountain

Blue Thumb

The stepped surface of the Mountain Spring Rock fountain provides an awesome spectacle of moving water. Experience all the presence of a lager water feature in a compact space. With the natural beauty of real rock and the added durability and lighter weight of glass reinforced concrete, this boulder fountain fills your landscape with the harmonious sound of running water.

Colorful Outdoor Living in Glenview

Van Zelst Inc

Bluestone extends to the Lannon stone and limestone-capped spa and integrates into the overall hardscape design. The spa offers breathtaking views of container plants and rich drifts of perennial blooms. Photo by Russell Jenkins.

Projekt 1

LIVING STONE GARDEN

Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape

Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLC

Disappearing or Pond-less Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the look and sound of moving water without the maintenance of a pond. A waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and coveted feature in a landscape. The Pond-less Waterfall has made many Texans who were previously unable to relax to the sweet sounds of falling water very happy. It's a great alternative for those who are just trying to 'get their feet wet' or looking to fit a little piece of paradise into their own backyard. If your Texas Landscape lacks the space or if you have safety concerns about a pond, then a Pond-less Waterfall is perfect for you.

Wasser im Garten

Hundehege, Metelen

Black Bear | Cordillera, CO

Meadow Mountain Homes

Massive addition and renovation adding a pond, waterfall, bridges, a chapel, boulder work, gardens and 5,000 SF log/stone addition to an existing home. The addition has a large theater, wine room, bar, new master suite, huge great room with lodge-size fireplace, sitting room and outdoor covered/heated patio with outdoor kitchen. Photo by Kimberly Gavin.

Davis Residence

LandStudio

Frontal Landscape

Green Garden Design Ideas with a Water 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.