Lush Landscapes

Pleasant View Construction

Modern Exterior

Rawlyk Developments

Lake Home Front Yard Landscape - Oconomowoc

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Left side of driveway includes new Fond du Lac outcropping stone retaining wall and a variety of shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses. Westhauser Photography

Asian viewing garden privacy screen and bluestone garden walkway.

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Allenhurst- Historic transformation on Deal Lake

Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group

Brick clad piers with plant urns flank the walkway with custom gate and hardware. Howard Roberts - Landscape design & phiotos Christine Levy- flowers and arrangements

Allenhurst- Historic transformation on Deal Lake

Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group

Flower arrangements - Christine Levy Howard Roberts- landscape design and management ( photos)

Lakeside Terraced Backyard

Mirror Lake Designs

Daniel Kelly Photography

Harpenden Garden

Green Tree Garden Design Ltd

A view of the whole garden - the garden was planted the previous autumn, so the herbaceous perennials and shrubs are just starting to fill out. Richard Brown Photography Ltd.

Disappearing, Pondless Waterfall Ideas for your Austin/ Central Texas Landscape

Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLC

Disappearing or Pond-less Waterfalls allow you to enjoy the look and sound of moving water in your landscape without the maintenance of a pond. A waterfall is undoubtedly the most beautiful and coveted feature in a landscape. The eye is naturally drawn to the shimmering movement of the water. The sound of falling water soothes and relaxes you like no there sound in nature. It's a great alternative for those who are just trying to 'get their feet wet' or looking to fit a little piece of paradise into a small backyard. If your landscape lacks the space or if you have safety concerns about an ecosystem pond, then a Pond-less Waterfall is perfect for you. You can also add a stream to a pondless waterfall to add to the size and create the sense of a creek running through your landscape. Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most natural-looking water features and pondless waterfalls in the state. Using only natural stone, our specialists create waterfalls that look as is nature had carved them over hundreds of years. We serve both the Austin and Central Texas area as well as the Houston and Southeast TX areas and just about anywhere in between. Contact us today to get your backyard water feature project started.

The Petal Planter

Hardy. low water plants for a terraced yard

Spring Annuals & Bulbs

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Drivable Grass Permeable Pavers Before & After

Super-Sod

Will Crowder, Super-Sod employee, took these pictures of Hancock Outdoorscape's Drivable Grass project.

Sculpture in the Landscape

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

A look from the garden staircase back through the pergola showing the curved path to the pool house. Photo credit: Neil Landino

Varney Point Boulder Wall & Step Project

Belknap Landscape Company

BLC

Tahoe Back Yard Lake View

Carol Faccinetti Interior Design

using natural granite stone for the steps and fire pit

Rustic Water Feature Greeley

Alpine Gardens

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.