Modern Water-Side Landscape - Deck and Concrete Pavers with Polished Pebbles -No

Bel Marin Keys, Novato, residence. Polished Mexican Pebbles placed between the tinted concrete steps and pavers. Cumaru wood deck. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Wayzata

Signature Patio & Landscape Co.

Cold Climate Modern

Pacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Tiered concrete water feature with built in planter. Prairie Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Front yard re design

Legacy Landscape Design, LLC

This was a big new home on a small lot in Marietta, GA. There was a sewer easement in the back yard, which forced us to install the pool along the side of the back yard. This freed the back yard up for terracing and a custom water feature. The owner loved the Pacific NW, so we designed in as many conifers and big boulders as we felt comfortable growing here in GA. I loved all the movement and flowing bed lines. I also liked how accessible the upper yard and pool were to the deck and porch. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscape Design, LLC

When the homeowners contacted Nancy Shanahan of Sycamore Design, they wanted to enlist her expertise for one goal: to provide screening from the neighboring school and its construction projects. Little did they know, this small assignment would open the door to an ongoing series of projects culminating in a garden that celebrates the seasons while supporting their family activities. Both a tranquil respite and a platform for entertaining guests, these outdoor spaces are an extension of the homeowners' vibrant personalities, reaching playful functionality with the use of texture, movement, color, and even edibles. Their garden thrives today and continues to evolve with the recent addition of a cutting garden, a sunken spa to replace their trampoline, and a fire pit to activate the area beneath their majestic oak tree.

Mill Valley Hills

The Garden Route Company

A modern family space with lots of room to relax.Designed By Outer Space L.A. built by The Garden Route Co

Fisher Parade

Alliance Architecture Ltd

Entry of house from the street

Barton Hills Contemporary Curb Appeal

Native Edge Landscape

After this home was completely rebuilt in the established Barton Hills neighborhood, the landscape needed a reboot to match the new modern/contemporary house. To update the style, we replaced the cracked solid driveway with concrete ribbons and gravel that lines up with the garage. We built a retaining to hold back the sloped, problematic front yard. This leveled out a buffer space of plantings near the curb helping to create a welcoming accent for guests. We also introduced a comfortable pathway to transition through the yard into the new courtyard space, balancing out the scale of the house with the landscape.

COZY CARROLL GARDENS ROOFTOP

Amber Freda Garden Design

This Carroll Gardens rooftop looks like home, sweet home to us with its cozy furniture, built-in ipe planters, string lights, and a pergola. The built-in planters contain Steed hollies, maiden grass, and Japanese forest grass. In the pergola area, black fiberglass planters contain Boston ivy to climb up the pergola posts. There is drip irrigation and low-voltage up-lighting included in all the planters for a dramatic nighttime effect. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Garell

David Hertz & Studio of Environmental Architecture

Contemporary Moorpark

Aurora Outdoors

Gate Entrance

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

Gardens & Garden Paths

Ruckel / Dillon / Wright, Inc.

Traditional Brick Poolside Patio and Driveway

GARY DUFF DESIGNS,LTD

Keeping with the classic style for the front entrance, entry gates are set behind a Belgian block apron at the driveway. Complementing the traditional red brick house, the backyard has a red brick patio with bluestone border details.

Outdoor Backyard Oasis

Design Line Studio Inc.

Full Home Remodel

Pearl Remodeling

Gas fire place and modern sitting area

Specialty Projects

Beach Bum Turf Co.

Entry Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.

Container Plantings

Weatherill & Associates

Large Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.