Cutting and Herb Garden with Raised Stone Beds

The side cutting garden features seasonal perennial plantings and raised stone beds for vegetables and herbs.

Triple Crown Residence

Berg Landscape Architects, Inc.

IPE DECKING WITH BUILT IN COPPER FRONT PLANTERS

The Art of Landscape

As per the overall design, the owner built additional tiers flowing out from his existing Ipe decking to create a small 'Viewing Deck' close to upper waterfall. Ipe planters were installed in between the upper and lower deck with broad steps in between to leave the wide possible opening for an optimal view from kitchen window and the entertaining areas on the main deck out to the Wellspring area. The planters were finished with copper fronts and copper pipe detailing to match copper details in the existing deck railings. These planters are currently planted with lavender for their scent and strawberries for easy nibbles. photos Jane Luce

Homefront Farmers Cedar Raised Beds

Homefront Farmers

Natural cedar 5x5 raised beds are rugged, rot-resistent, and attractive. They reduce the need to bend over and make great seats while working in your garden, too. Also, note the fully-protected berry enclosure in the background--perfect for securing your highly desirable crops from over-eager animals.

Vegetable Garden

AJF Design

Small Garden Space with Patio and Raised Vegetable Beds

User

Suez Lycett Photography and Design

Utah Valley Parade of Homes Exterior

Titan Homes

This house combines wood siding, distressed brick, natural cedar shakers, board-and-batten and rock for a beautiful unique look. The blue front door adds a pop of color. Along with the landscaping, and paver stone pathways to complete the finished product.

Dutchess County Farmhouse

Ann Brooke Landscape Design

Unpeeled cedar fence

Fairbanks Ranch Edible Garden

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Lucy enjoying the gourd arbor

Edinburgh Ornamental Productive Garden

McQue Gardens

Paul Johnston of Copper Mango

Hardscapes

Lynch Landscaping Inc.

Permeable paver driveway, native plants, raised veg garden, lakeside living! John Lynch

Vegetable garden and retaining wall

Springfield Design

Vegetable Garden

Tree and Stone Landscape Construction

Gates & Fences

Monarch Gardens, Inc.

Edible Landscaping

Revolution Landscape

More than a dozen varieties of fruit trees from apples to avocados are planted throughout the landscape along with perennial strawberries and artichokes. Wooden and steel raised beds are gorgeous and provide ample growing space for seasonal veggies.

Mesa - Highland Park

Alta Capital Group

Jerry Miller

Grow zone - looking towards the house

Metamorphic Design

View from the potting shed patio looking over the grow zone

Deer Proof Garden Enclosure

Ross NW Watergardens

This West Linn, OR home is bordered by forests. The garden needed to be deer proof. This cedar enclosure protects the garden in an attractive way. Design/Build by Ross NW Watergardens

Front Yard Farm

Seattle Urban Farm Company

A large south-facing suburban front lawn was converted into an edible garden that doubles as a dynamic and functional threshold to the front entryway of the home. The client, a young family with 2 small children, needed the space to remain relatively low maintenance and act as a teaching tool for the kids. The stone and timber raised beds and simple pathways help contain the gardening spaces and maintain clear lines to move through the site, whether it be to the front door, the driveway, or another part of the garden. Layered around the clean, simple lines of the terraced garden are more organic spaces that are planted with perennial beneficial and edible flowers and along the fence line is a single sweep of lavender. Hilary Dahl

Fawn Hill Farm

Susan Cohan Gardens

A large kitchen garden and family play and entertaining space that incorporates vegetable gardens, a small orchard, a bocce court and dining and seating areas.

Large Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.