Concrete Driveway - Stones of Athens

Alyeska Builders, LLC

Newburyport South End

KDTurner Design

Außenanlage mit Natursteinmauern

wildigarten

Cotuit Bayside Shingle

Canzani Associates Architects

Japanese Water Gardens

Ground One Landscape Design + Build

Contemporary Landscape and Exterior Remodel in Kentfield, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This contemporary landscape was completely transformed with bluestone patios, pathways and stairways, gravel accents in planting beds and along pavers, horizontal redwood fencing, stucco covered retaining walls, drought-tolerant trees and other plantings along with low-voltage lighting and other accents. An olive tree surrounded by gravel and boulders and other low water plants providing a welcome entrance area. Updates to the home's exterior will be completed Fall of 2016. Photos and Design © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Design.

LotusLand South aka Sycamore Canyon Landscape

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

This used to be a driveway that we transformed into a lovely garden. The garden is appointed with Grotesques from Lotusland which is located across the street

Paver Driveway and Walkway installation - Danville, CA

DPG Pavers and Design

Concrete paver, Mediterranean-style driveway.

Kirk K's Pro Dunk Diamond Basketball System on a 50x30 in Gaithersberg, MD

Pro Dunk Hoops

Kirk and family bring us their Pro Dunk Diamond Basketball system from Gaithersberg, Maryland. It stands over a custom concrete slab measuring 50' by 30'. This is a Pro Dunk Diamond Basketball System that was purchased in June of 2011. It was installed on a 50 ft wide by a 30 ft deep playing area in Gaithersberg, MD. Browse all of Kirk K's photos navigate to: http://www.produnkhoops.com/photos/albums/kirk-50x30-pro-dunk-diamond-basketball-system-722/

Mediterranean Country House

Gary Fredricks Landscape Design

Bayside Zen Garden | Bayside, WI

LandCrafters, LLC

Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.

Garden Path

The Todd Group

This garden pathway links the front yard to the backyard area. Perennials and shrubs bloom throughout the season providing interest points that change from week to week. Creeping thyme and other flowering plants fill in the spaces between the irregular stone pathway.

Gravel path guides the eye towards the view beyond

Gardens and Plants

A gravel path providing access from the driveway to the kitchen, edged with dwarf lavender,. The herbaceous perrenials include: scabious, coreopsis, salvia and erigeron karbinskianus plants.

Contemporary Garden Leicester

Apt Studios

This was a brand new contemporary building on a grand street of houses requiring a garden that would complement the modern design but also meet the clients brief for a low maintenance garden. Brief – The garden needed to look stunning all year round as all main living rooms overlooked the space. The client required a large area for entertaining family and friends, with a large lawn to give space for a marquee for special occasions. Design – Due to the sloping site, this Formal garden was designed with several different levels to create various rooms for entertaining and relaxing. The design consists of three lawns and stunning porcelain paving and steps down to the house. Pleached trees line the large lawn area whilst stepped hedging frame the garden with a variety of hedge to give different shades of green in the summer. Hornbeam hedging was used to create contrast in the winter months with its golden leaves. A sunken area housing an outdoor kitchen and dining area, to include a tandoor oven, bbq, pizza oven and washing facilities will ultimately be covered with a green roof. A bespoke water feature cascading down one side of the garden. Rendered white washed walls tie in with the finish of the house and create drama. The focal point of the garden will ultimately be a large spherical sculpture with a rendered wall as the back drop.

contemporary garden with child's play Radlett

FMN Gardens

Eversley Road

Marienne Pachonick Architects

Radu Palicica

Big Sky Montana

Wagner & Company Landscape Construction & Design

Turf

Waterless Turf

Newton, MA front yard renovation

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Newton, MA front yard renovation. - Redesigned, and replanted, steep hillside with plantings and grasses that tolerate shade and partial sun. Added repurposed, reclaimed granite steps for access to lower lawn. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com | photo ©2013 Brian Hill

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

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.