Ramsey Landscape Associates, Inc.

Residential Landscape and Hardscapes by Ramsey Landscape Associates, Inc. Photos by Matthew Ramsey

English: Braewood Place #1

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Beautiful English Tudor home and gardens located in Dallas, Texas featuring lush gardens, swimming pool, koi pond, fire pit, motor court and private gardens.

Antique Fountain

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

This antique boy and goose fountain is surrounded by a European Hornbeam hedge at the edge of an arrival courtyard. During the Summer annual and tropical planters are placed in and around this feature to help animate it.

Traditional Landscape

Entry courtyard

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

A old watering trough from the site was used as a water feature within the courtyard. Low maintenance plantings and traditional gravel pathways with paver edging flank the stone entry and are surrounded by low lath screen fences to formalize the space. This farmstead is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Photo by Ian Gleadle

Howard Roberts

Liquidscapes

A man made pond? Absolutely, we wanted to created a folly for this client. You just get a glimpse of the tree house balcony, which was the focal point of this water garden.

Potager Garden

Staab & Olmsted LLC - Landscape Architecture and F

A traditional garden in the French style that contains fruits, berries, herbs, cutting, and vegetable garden.

Fire pit and spa

Huettl Landscape Architecture

Fire pit and spa

Natural pond

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

Beautiful natural pond surrounded by plants and perennial flowers all around. This pond feature also has a bubbler fountain on one side for the soothing sound of moving water.

Traditional Landscape

Secret Garden

Slater Associates Landscape Architects

Irvine - Shady Canyon

Neolithic Design Stone and Tile

Neolithic Design is the ultimate source for rare reclaimed limestone architectural elements salvaged from across the Mediterranean. We stock a vast collection of newly hand carved and reclaimed fireplaces, fountains, pavers, flooring, enteryways, stone sinks, and much more in California for fast delivery. We also create custom tailored master pieces for our clients. For more information call (949) 955-0414 or (310) 289-0414

mid-century modern with an asian flare

Virginia Hand Design

the long water feature

Contemporary Entertaining

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Highland Park Residence

Scott Byron & Co., Inc.

Unique water fountain feature surrounded by hedges and summer flowers. Photo by Tony Soluri

Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Jeffrey Edward Tryon

Formal pond less water feature

Cascade Garden Design

Another type of pond less water feature with the base underneath the dectitive pebble. This one is more of a formal look with a simple copper pipe going up the middle to create a soft bubbling effect. The pump is low voltage and only requires 30 watts to run so quite an efficient system. Surrounded by a beautiful bed of gebras is a great way to have a low to no maintenance water feature in your landscape.

Regent's Park, London

Thomas Hoblyn Garden Design

Cozy Courtyard

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This courtyard is much more interesting now that the lawn is gone. A cameron stone path is widened to fit a small seating area. Along the way, the client enjoys the sound of the water feature which draws many birds. From the seating area, butterflies can be seen seasonally visiting Sedum 'Autumn Joy'. The client has adorned the space with collected pieces.

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.