Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

custom made pond with stone edging with central fountain is the centerpiece of this beautiful garden. Surrounded by drought tolerant ground covers that can be mowed like a lawn but without the water. Gravel paths meander through this garden bordered with flowering drought tolerant perennials roses, lavender, blue spire sage, jasmine, pittosporum, rosemary, rockrose. The paths meander through the woods. Sitting areas are placed throughout this garden. Subtle garden lighting illuminates this garden creating a magical wonderland.

Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A beautiful formal courtyard with parterre leading from this Georgian style house with huge topiary & rich purple planting. All British stone

Modern front garden

Neil Jones Design

A contemporary front garden was created from this previously run down front garden following moderisation of the 3 storey town house. The garden includes a newly created driveway for up to 2 cars which is fully permeable to prevent water runoff with a continual path to one side leading to the front door. The path is flanked with new sun loving planting with a water bowl near the front door bring wildlife into the garden. The path is illuminate at night by low level bollard lighting and the whole palette of materials is limited to granite for a contemporary and refined look.

Contemporary garden in Knutsford

Robert Hughes Studio Ltd

Rill and Koi pond with a Porcelain patio and a shelter under construction to the right -Watch this space

Private Residence with Pond

Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.

Photos taken by Melon Gosha

GreenGOLd

Special Features - garden bridge

Monarch Gardens, Inc.

Intimate Courtyard, Pond and Stream

Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens International

The new waterfall is now a place that the birds REALLY enjoy!

Meandering cottage garden

Simon Orchard Garden Design

Water Features

AquaLife Ponds Inc.

Japanese Inspired Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Permeable Driveway and More!

Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.

Rock Star, Transitional Cottage Boyne City

Drost Landscape Design Construction & Maintenance

Pond in Japanese garden

Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA

Andrew Grossman Landscape Design

Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond, assorted perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.

Woodland Garden

User

Pond with natural planting arrangement

Green Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.