Driveway Turn-Around

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Phototography: Linda Oyama Bryan

Prairie Village Front Landscape

Embassy Landscape Group

Exterior View

ODS Architecture

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

Lotus on Orange

Josh Wynne Construction

Ryan Gamma

Mettawa IL Paver Driveway

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Outdoor Learning Center

Integrated Design Studio, Inc.

raised veggie beds, sun dial, concrete walls

Custom Greenhouses

BC Greenhouse Builders Ltd

Custom glass greenhouse that has been placed on a hill, which gives it its unique look.

Southlake Tudor Estate

Stewart Custom Homes

This is a showcase home by Larry Stewart Custom Homes. We are proud to highlight this Tudor style luxury estate situated in Southlake TX.

Concrete retaining walls and wood trellis

Springfield Design

Contemporary concrete retaining wall with stucco to match.

LaurelRock Company: High Meadow Farm

LaurelRock

Neil Landino. Design Credit: Stephen Stimson Associates

Coastal Contemporary

Studio 6 Architects

Spanish Sculpture Garden

Barefoot Landscape

Fences & gates - Contemporary

California Deck Builders

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

Contemporary Craftsman Landscape Lighting - Brookfield

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The birch grove at uplift at dusk. Westhauser Photography

Beautiful concrete work

Kim Rooney Design

Landscape by Kim Rooney

Vibrant Surroundings

SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC

Driveway

San Diego Artificial Lawns, Inc.

Entry courtyard

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

A old watering trough from the site was used as a water feature within the courtyard. Low maintenance plantings and traditional gravel pathways with paver edging flank the stone entry and are surrounded by low lath screen fences to formalize the space. This farmstead is located in the Northwest corner of Washington State. Photo by Ian Gleadle

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.