Napa Valley Farmhouse

Carreiro Builders

Container Gardens

Table2Garden

Even small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.

Modern Landscape Houston Heights

Urbanscapes LLC

The clients courtyard was designed to work around the majestic live oak tree and its massive canopy. The fence is edged with Alphonse Karr Bamboo, and the elliptical bed at the foot of the tree showcase a mass planting of wood ferns. The courtyard houses an elongated ipe deck with floating wood and metal stairs. The ipe skirting offers an untraditional, but dynamic and distinct look.

Reclaimed Cobblestone, 5" x 5" and 3x4, Pebble Beach, CA

Monarch Stone International

Antique reclaimed sandstone cobblestone driveway pavers. Authentic 100 - 400 year old cobblestone imported from Europe.

Urban Farm

Revolution Landscape

This craftsman landscape boasts nine cedar raised vegetable beds which produce an abundance of fresh, organic produce.

General Landscapes

US Lawns of Cleveland East

beautiful flowerbed

Masonry

Michael Labriola Inc

Monaco Planter (L20" X W20" X H20")

Decorpro

MONACO PLANTER (L20” X W20” X H20”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L20” X W20” X H20” Product Weight (LB): 26.6 Product Dimensions (CM): L51 X W51 X H51 Product Weight (KG): 12 Monaco Planter (L20” X W20” X H20”) is a contemporary, curvaceous, shapely planter, designed to help achieve planter perfection in the home and the garden. Weatherproof and with a lifetime warranty, this planter is for green thumbs who desire the look of a hassle-free, worry-free garden, indoors and outdoors, throughout the year. Exuding the elegance and confidence of a princess, Monaco emits a richness worthy of a luxurious landscape or a grand entrance, without compromising practicality. Comprising an ultra durable, food-grade, polymer-based fiberglass resin, Monaco is made for modern mansions and traditional homes. The modern Monaco’s durable construction makes it resilient, also, to any weather conditions—rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun—as well as to the everyday wear and tear of any indoor or outdoor setting. Available in 43 colours, Monaco is a match to any setting in any season. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT

Walkway leading to renovated milk barn guest house

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

Looking from the kitchen courtyard, a winding walkway connects to a patio off a renovated milk barn used as a guest house. Trellis and gardens flank the pathway and separate walk from the play lawns to the north. Careful alignment of the paths tie together the various elements of the architecture. This farmstead is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Photos by Ian Gleadle

Kyo no Zen Kuruma / 京の禅「車」

WA-SO design　-有限会社和想-

Takanori Tomiura(STUDIO BUG)

Wellesley Estate

a Blade of Grass

Driveway entrance with granite-pillar-anchored stone walls and reclaimed granite apron. Photo by Pete Cadieux

Traditional

Candelaria Design Associates

Meriam Hill

R. P. Marzilli & Company Landscape Contractor

JW Construction Timothy Lee Landscape Architect Colin Smith Architecture Shelly Harrison Photography

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.

Chelsea House Reinvention

buildburo Ltd

Remodelling the garden to incorporate different levels allowed us to create a living wall of steps, creating the illusion of depth from inside the house

Mediterranean Landscape

French Eclectic Garden

Paul Maue Associates Landscape Architects

A fastigiate European Hornbeam hedge surrounds a gravel courtyard as a gesture to this French Eclectic style home. The simple parterre garden in the corner has a path that leads to the pool and rear yard. Prior to shearing, the hedge is very loose and soft. Photo: Paul Maue

Large Courtyard 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.