Finn P Photography

Whidbey Island Residence

Casa Architecture and Interior Design

Enclosed garden showing garden shed and reflecting water feature Jed Miller

lake shore access

Landscapes by Tom LLC

Lake home has easy access to the dock and lake. Paver patio is under the upper deck, a raised bed disguises the sell, and a set of steps and landings in the side yard provide easy walking access all around the property. There's even a paver walkway that connects the paver patio to both sets of granite steps at the lake.

Country Manor Pond

FallingWater Scapes

Traditional Farmhouse

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Zen Texana

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Photo Credit: Fig & Hibiscus

Walls

Magic Gardens Landscaping

Custom Board Formed Water Feature in Pea Gravel Courtyard

Eden Garden Design

Elegant Stone Entry with Brick Border and Steps

THE KING'S MASONS

An astounding finished front entry

Raffle

Sargent's Gardens

Architectural Portfolio

LDF Outdoor Lighting LLC

Kirkland Retaining Wall

Sunny Seattle Construction

Perennials, annuals mix.

Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.

Jared Property

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

1/4 minus pathway, basalt rock wall, built-in cedar planters, Claremont Collection WAll Block by Rosetta, Columbia Slate Patio Stone, Columbia Slate Patio Stone Pavers by Mutual Materials, corten steel firepit, Outdoor Living Space, Ambient Landscape Lighting, Firepit, Outdoor Fireplace, Seat & reflection Wall, hot tub Be Burke Photography

Spanish Colonial Custom New Home, River Oaks

Mirador Builders

Colorful HOA Entrance Beds

NATURALSCAPE DESIGN

Colorful perennial and evergreen entrance to residential community. Designed to change with the four seasons for year-round pleasure.

Buczek 's

J&A Stone Work

English Tudor Cottage - River Oaks, Houston

Lanson B. Jones & Co, Inc.

Weighted hedging mirrors the architecture of this traditional English Tudor cottage. The garden entrance lines up with a bay window whose dimensions are replicated in the brick-banded landings on either side of the lawn ellipse. Chiseled boxwood hedges respond to the graduated steps and English Ivy banding. The purity of the lawn ellipse is juxtaposed by irregular stepping pads while an elliptical holly mirrors the timbering present in the home's façade. Handmade ironwork features custom designed flanking shields while a perennial garden gives soft contrast to the rigid hedging, offering a perfect balance between the formal and informal elements in the English cottage garden.

Kingsway Tudor

Jennifer Hayman Design Group

The owner of this newly built Kingsway Tudor home had acquired the empty lot behind, offering the opportunity to create a series of outdoor rooms that stretch beyond what would be imaginable. The first third of this garden offers a structured over-sized deck and lower stone terrace for entertaining, which steps down to a long lawn allee anchored on both sides with deep gardens reaching almost 20 ft. At the back of the garden, we have a reclaimed barn timber pergola set on concrete pillars with wisteria draping the secluded sitting area offering a true oasis in the heart of the city.

Classic Style

Parker Garden Design

Large Formal 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.