Small town garden no lawn

Amanda Shipman

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms

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Pacific West Asphalt

Bluestone Walkway

Blue Bear Landscape Construction

Cut basalt stone stairs, basalt boulder retaining wall, Pennsylvania bluestone walkway, planting and low maintenance rock garden.

Mid-Century Renovation

Canopy Gardens

Coronado - 4th Street

Dave Suda Landscape & Irrigation Repairs

Hamer Bay Road Lake Joseph

Tamarack North

This beautiful 15,000+ sq/ft home located on the north end of Lake Joseph embodies a true Muskoka home. Its beautiful stone patios, columns and fireplaces complement the scenery while still holding its bold and beautiful character. The timber wood framing both featured in the great room as well as the entry way tie together seamlessly and create a true experience as you walk through the home. The kitchen features bold red tones that flow into a casual dining area while simultaneously leaving the stunning water views as the focal point of the space. At the entry way of the property is a wrap around driveway with an array of landscaping in the centre with a stunning water feature. This feature is made from the original rock of the property complementing the landscaping throughout the property beautifully. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

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Old Farms Landscaping Inc.

Modern Vineyard

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Paul Wolfgang Steimer

Transformed Tucson Courtyard

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

Custom Designs

Complete Ponds

10' pondless waterfall with moss rock boulders and cobble.

Crevice Open to Opportunities

Ecoscape Environmental Design

'Dragon's Blood' sedum is nested among the slab buff sandstone steps. Small openings and cracks in boulders or along hardscape joints, provides 'micro-climates' for plants to thrive. The warmth trapped in the dense sandstone provides an advantage to a plant trying to survive Colorado's capricious weather throughout the year.

Modern low-maintenance terrace

Sarita Landscape Inc

Renovated this out-dates terrace to give it a modern twist. This yard is an example of " less is more", with a custom-made concrete and wood bench, matching table, pergola, panel wall, and low-maintenance plants.

Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Asian Inspired Courtyard

Captivate Landscape Design & Architecture

Concrete Wall and Fountain

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Bright Green Garden

This Camellia was a big blob of green at the end of the garden. We cut it back to show off its great legs and look how it flowered the following spring. © Deb Cass

Permeable Driveway and More!

Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.

Grey Partial Sun 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.