Eric Barber

The winding walkway (complete with stone stairways) from the house down to the lake is decorated with large boulders and perennial plants for both beauty and erosion control. Showcased in this project is a “Lakeside Landscape” created for a homeowner who purchased an old vacant lot on the banks of Lake Erie on the near west side of Cleveland. The lot was attractive given its location and potential for lakeside access, yet it presented some major challenges. First and foremost, the lay of the land was unfavorable, dropping 50 feet from the front of the house to the lake in just 175 linear feet. Erosion wasn’t the only concern in this case, as the space also needed to be functional. The result was over 1300 tons of locally-mined sandstone top rock and a strategic placement of each boulder to create a winding grass path to the lake and tiered entertaining spaces. One such space serves as a natural bluestone patio for unparalleled views of the lake, complimented by a decorative fountain sculpted by a local artist. The lower space is used as a secluded fire pit carved into the hillside with a bench overlooking the western horizon to catch the spectacular Lake Erie sunsets. The addition of 34 natural sandstone steps from the top patio to a reinforced concrete break wall meanders through a landscape with over 625 flowering trees, shrubs and perennials. Below the surface is a series of drains, tile, low-voltage lighting, and irrigation, all designed to maximize every square foot of usable space. What began as a cliff ended as a unique lakeside living space used for recreation, entertaining, and more importantly, as a retreat for family and friends alike.

Hillside Sophisticated in Forest Heights, Oregon

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

The technique of equal 'cut and fill' are employed here to help traverse this sloped hillside back yard. 4' wide crushed gravel paths allow side-by-side, hand-ind-hand strolls through the garden. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

The Treehouse, Laurel Canyon

Bebe Daddy Services

Driveway Retaining Wall

Via Flora Landscapes

Phase One of landscape and driveway project. New asphalt driveway, retaining wall, and entry walk.

Silverdale Landscape

Brookside Landscape and Design

Horizontal boards cedar fences

Dream Fence by Fensu Inc.

Michael A's Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System on a 30x25 in Woodbury, MN

Pro Dunk Hoops

Michael has a 30' x 25' court and everyone in the Woodbury, Minnesota neighborhood loves the hoop. The neighborhood kids like dunking on it so much that he had to institute "slam dunk Saturday" so it only gets lowered to dunk one day a week. And, they have to work on the rest of their basketball game the other days of the week! That's Michael's Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System and we think it's a good one. This is a Pro Dunk Platinum Basketball System that was purchased in May of 2010. It was installed on a 30 ft wide by a 25 ft deep playing area in Woodbury, MN. Browse all of Michael A's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/michael-30x25-pro-dunk-platinum-basketball-system-180/

Landscaping Projects

Double N Landscaping

Gates

JC Iron Ornamental Work Inc.

Rancho San Diego Mediterranean Garden

Beaudry Garden Design

John Beaudry

Hudson Outdoor Living Room

Plan Architecture

Retaining Walls

Lyons Landscaping

Japanischer Garten Kronach

Naturform Jethro Machacek

Koiteich mit Granitfelsen gestaltet im japanischen Stil. Buchs-Kugeln Ahorne und ein Juniperus als Bonsai geschnitten prägen die Teich-Ränder.

Our Work

Beds and Borders Landscape Design

Unilock Brick Pavers

JR's Creative Landscaping

Wellesley Estate

a Blade of Grass

Reclaimed granite apron detail. Photo by Pete Cadieux

Residence Santa Fe, NM

Joan Lombardi Design

One of the two back yard portals which are mirrored by tall grass grids creating a center pathway with a granite water feature.

French Country Style 2020 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

Accent Landscapes

This welcoming front entry is defined with boulder retaining walls, and densely planted and varied perennials.

Water Features

Bella Giardino Landscape & Garden Design

Large Grey 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

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Decide which plants to use

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Add some decor

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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.