Contemporary Landscape - Dramatic Transformation - San Rafael, CA

This San Rafael front landscape has been dramatically updated. Detail of concert pavers surrounded by Mexican pebbles. Black metal edging separates the planting beds and pathway. Colorful succulents, such as these Echeveria 'Imbricata' and other low water plantings are featured throughout. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

SUCCULENT GARDEN

Linda Estrin Garden Design

MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,

CA Xeriscape

User

Soggy lawn on a slope replaced with a dry creek bed and complementary CA native rushes. Installation by Curtis Horticulture.

Kitchen Renovation

Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.

kitchen herb garden

Perennial Splendor

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Photography by Marion Brenner

The Ledges

Ryan Associates Landscape Architecture & Planning

A granite-edged peastone driveway with granite block detail provides an elegant entry. By carefully framing views and clearly defining spaces for entertaining and arrival, Ryan Associates achieved a feeling of spaciousness and privacy within the very narrow bounds of this property. Site and circulation challenges were addressed by purposefully delineating paving patterns, planting design, and changes in elevation to define and separate the spaces and their uses. The signature feature, an oval lawn, is set off by a stunning grove of birch trees and a ramped grass path with granite steps – the focal point for an upper bluestone terrace overlooking the space.

Modern Courtyard

Unique Landscapes Ltd

Dedham Residence

a Blade of Grass

Cobble apron and chip seal driveway leading to the carriage house.

Front walkway redesign

Heather Green, REALTOR®, Illuminate Properties

Concrete path with channels cut, gravel in place and succulents planted.

Front Concrete and Stone Steps in Minneapolis

English Stone

Front Concrete landscape steps along with stone entryway steps with modified buttresses. By English Stone

Southport Residence and Landscape

Erskine Associates LLC

Beach Style Garden

World Class Pools. Pittsburgh Premier Designs and Construction

Thomas Blodgett

Timothy Reed

Aquajoy Water Gardens Ltd

Aquajoy specialize in Water Gardens, pond cleaning, pond construction, pond maintenance and pond design in the London, Surrey, Sussex,Hants/Hampshire and Berkshire areas but can work generally anywhere in the South of England. Aquajoy's team are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer experience and can help you with any pond enquiry including, pond sealing, natural swimming pools and maintenance, swimming ponds, commercial waterfeatures, waterfeature servicing, garden pond maintenance, pond and koi pond fibre glassing, fish and koi health, pond cleaning, koi pond cleaning, garden fish ponds, pond repairs,fibreglass sealing of Koi ponds, pond plants, general pond maintenance and koi pond maintenance and servicing or anything related to ponds, water features and your garden feature.

Front Entrances

Infinite Possibilities Landscape & Design

Natural stone pathway leading to front entrance. Photos by Feast Interactive Inc - www.feastinteractive.com

Stone Retaining Wall & Steps

Hughes Landscaping

Terraced tetaining wall with planting bed next to stone steps and new concrete patio. Photo Credit: Joe Schaeffer

Monte Sereno

Lisa Parramore – Design + Build

Lisa Parramore

Asian Inspired

Great Lakes Landscape Design

Lafayette 2

Envision Landscape Studio

Grey 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.