The master bedroom overlooks the fields to the west through large glazed sliding doors. External timber screens on rails are able to slide in front of the glazing for privacy.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Courtyard Transformation

a Blade of Grass

The driveway entry with reclaimed granite pillars, reclaimed granite cobble aprons, and a chip seal drive.

Native Landscapes

PETER ATKINS AND ASSOCIATES., LLC

Pound Ridge Pollinator Pathway Project. We were asked to seed this slope with hydra seed and instead we designed a pollinator pathway perennial gardens. This photo is the third year growth. Designer Peter Atkins and Associates

Wandsworth Common - Family Garden

The London Gardener Ltd

We remodelled a garden we installed some 5 years earlier as the children had grown older and our client wanted an outdoor room to use as a gym, snug and have a separate area within the pod for garden storage. Podspace were commissioned to design a bespoke pod to fully utilise the width of the garden. We then worked our new planting around to give a generous lounge area in which to enjoy the sun, while still keeping the dining area close to the house. A wide path was used to connect the spaces and many of our original and now mature plants were kept. We added new planting borders which were planted with more structural and varied evergreens to create 'cloud' hedges.

Plantings

Sage Landscape Contractors Inc

Detail of backyard patio and pool project featuring assorted landscape plantings

California Spanish Modern Sanctuary

Califia Ecodesign

Ultimate backyard escape. Never mowed. Watered once a week. Gorgeous mediterranean garden for a contemporary lifestyle.

Number 16- Exterior Master Suite & Firepit

Jess Hunter Interior Design

COurtyard outside of the master pavillion

Formal Front Lawn Area

Eden Garden Design

A formal and thoughtfully sized ‘Cavalier’ zoysia lawn defined with custom steel edging. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

From Frustration to Fun

Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services

When we first met, this client was extremely frustrated. A current contractor had left her with a yard in disarray, a project incomplete and the loss of an entire season of swimming pool use. Additionally, years of accumulated DIY projects left other potential landscape contractors overwhelmed and unwilling to take this project on. Picking up the pieces, we put together a design that would meet the client’s goals and our team set to work. We completed the retaining wall, laid a modular paver pool deck, updated the cedar deck, added privacy screening, solved drainage issues, installed LED lighting, overhauled plantings to maximize color and brought the lawn back to life. The re-defined space is a dream-come-true for our client. A yard which two years ago was a jungle of debris, is now the “go-to” gathering place for family & friends to relax and have fun.

A Craftsman Home in Montalvo

User

The steep entry garden was stabilized with stacked San Francisco granite curbstones

Countryside Escape

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Bold Geometry

Wilber & King

A grand driveway lined with manicured Linden trees and rows of fragrant lavender lead you to the doorstep of this stunning stone home. Pea-stone aggregates are used as the driveway surface with bordered by natural stone curbing with a strip of natural stone down the middle for drainage. Fun fact: These Linden trees also known as Lyme tree were the types of trees used in the Lord of the Rings film. They were the Hobbits home of choice! This drone image gives allows you to see the precision of our planning and the creativity and expertise of our team. Photo by Neil Landino

Custom Steel Retaining Walls

Eden Garden Design

Custom steel and limestone boulder retaining walls with xeric Texas planting. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Summerfield Lane Custom

Kristi Nelson, Real Estate Broker

Cascading slope front entry filled with carpet rose color.

Outside InStyle

Front entry driveway flanked by turf and multi colored green plantings. Multiple trees produce fresh fruit behind the concrete privacy wall.

Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation

Allen Construction

The project included new landscape and hardscape to reflect a more formal garden setting. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich

Mes réalisations - Jardin paysagé-épuré

Judita Moreau - architecte paysagiste

Un jardin paysagé et son coin de détente grâce à la piscine, pour passer un agréable moment dans une ambiance conviviale.

Water Feature

Dutch Barn Landscaping

Custom 3-urn water feature, incorporated into front landscape design. Walkway is Bristol Valley Bavarian Blend.

Beaver Lake House #4

Professional Landscaping Company

Large 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.