Native Stone raised bed with a flag stone walkway.

Country gardens in Berkshire & Oxfordshire

Joanne Alderson Design

A pretty knot garden/parterre with lots of lavender in a large Berkshire garden by Jo Alderson Phillips

Rancho Santa Fe Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Strawberries in varying stages of ripeness.

Immidiately After Construction

Calvin Craig Landscaping Design-Build

Immediately after construction, mulch color is important, but permanent dyes in mulch are not important if the plants are expected to fill in within a year or two.

Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway, a small patio, and a variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. I included a selection of plants that provide a variety of heights, colors and textures. A great alternative to water- thirsty lawns, especially important for Northern California gardens. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/midcenturymodern.html © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Entry arbor. Photography by Lucas Henning.

container gardens

City & Estate Gardener

Contemporary Landscape in Kissing Camels

Accent Landscapes

Raised planter beds offer a easy way to grow your own vegetable garden.

Westham Project

Glen Allen Grounds Management, LLC

Pennsylvania Variegated Irregular Flagstone w/ Mortar Joints on Concrete Base

Art Masonry Inc.

Hollywood

Campion Walker Landscapes

Lake Travis Natural Home

Botanical Concerns LLC

A formal courtyard looks into a bed beyond the breezeway.

Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal

Native Edge Landscape

After this home was completely rebuilt in the established Barton Hills neighborhood, the landscape needed a reboot to match the new modern/contemporary house. To update the style, we replaced the cracked solid driveway with concrete ribbons and gravel that lines up with the garage. We built a retaining to hold back the sloped, problematic front yard. This leveled out a buffer space of plantings near the curb helping to create a welcoming accent for guests. We also introduced a comfortable pathway to transition through the yard into the new courtyard space, balancing out the scale of the house with the landscape.

Foster Contemporary Garden

PLT Design

Bespoke children's play space with climbing wall, slide, monkey bars and parallel bars. Artificial grass was used as the surface with impact safety foam underneath.

Water Features

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Eaton Square

adamshepherd

Adam Shepherd

Bocce Court in Morro Bay

Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.

A bocce court in the late afternoon Morro Bay glow features in this Mediterranean landscape.

Ranelagh Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Summer Garden in Ranelagh Dublin 6 by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

Parterre Garden

Floren Design Ltd.

Parterre Garden

Hidden Gem in Tiverton

Sunflower Designs LLC

Photo Credit: Rupert Whiteley

Grey Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.