Turf Stone Driveway and Artificial Turf Driveway

We began by removing the patchwork of “updates” that left a confusing pastiche. At the front of the house, we removed a late addition window and veneer stonework. Starting over now with a clean slate, we chose a color palette of rich charcoal and warm coral-orange. Over the new smooth stucco finish, we built two custom vertical screens with natural cedar to break up the expanse of the front walls and replaced the dated garage door with a stunning cedar door. New concrete planters hold an exotic collection of cactii at the entrance.

Plantings & Landscape - West Seattle, WA

Borealis Landscape & Design DBA Skipley Farm

Looking north after 3 years of growing-in without any supplemental watering: Gil Schieber

Pleasure Point

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The sliding copper entry doors were designed by the Italian-born Luciano Tempo ... once the owner of Luciano Antiques of Carmel, S.F. and Morocco. In this picture the side copper security bars had not yet been installed Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Torrance Driveway/Walkway

Bleu Stone Pavers

interlocking paver stone driveway

Zen Garden

The Garden Artist LLC

Blu Fish Photography

Front Garden, Bellevue Terrace, Hove

Alison Gardiner Landscape Design

Rosetta Belvedere Firepit in Winter

Barkman Concrete Ltd.

What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to gather around a beautiful fire pit with friends and family? The natural stone look of the Belvedere Fire Pit Kit transforms your patio or backyard into an inviting, warm retreat. Precast concrete is fire-safe and engineered to weather the hardest outdoor elements. Photo: Barkman Concrete Ltd.

Earlier Work

BORDEN Landscape Design

Natural Eclectic Garden

Revolution Landscape

Cherrymoor

LAND BY DESIGN

Poured in place over-sized concrete pavers reinforced with wire mesh and separated with Mexican beach pebble form the basis of this outdoor patio / outdoor room landscape architecture garden design. Square pavers contrast with the softer circularity of the boundary. A planting scheme with a pom pom topiary is a nod to the retro contemporary style of the property and contrasts nicely with the white wall. A ring of flowering hydrangeas soften the architecture and contain the space. Japanese maple and ornamental grasses provide variety of texture and color whilst the vinca ground-cover and overall texture ensure interest throughout the year.

Incredible Award winning Lafeyette Garden

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Lawn Conversion

Rock & Rose Landscapes San Francisco

Custom mailbox with house numbers

Bradford Associates, LLC

A custom mailbox with laser cut house numbers compliments the custom address sign at the front walkway.

Seaside Garden

trace robinson landscape design

Trace Robinson

San Francisco designer showcase

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Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group

Colorful plants with colors and textures in Mill Valley, CA Garden

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Lawn replaced with dymondia margaretae, a low water ground cover, surrounded by other low water plants, plants with color and texture, lavender, carex, lambs ears, mill valley garden, plants for marin, san francisco bay area garden

Mid Century Modern Gem

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

The uneven back yard was graded into ¬upper and lower levels with an industrial style, concrete wall. Linear pavers lead the garden stroller from place to place alongside a rain garden filled with swaying grasses that spans the side yard and culminates at a gracefully arching pomegranate tree, The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive. branches laden with impossibly red blossoms and fruit. The elements of a sustainable habitat garden have been designed into the ¬lush landscape. One hundred percent of rainwater runoff is diverted into the two large rain gardens which infiltrate stormwater runoff into the soil. After building up the soil with tons of organic amendments, we added permeable hardscape elements, a water feature, native and climate appropriate plants - including an exceedingly low-water Kurapia lawn - and drip irrigation with a smart timer. With these practices we’ve created a sumptuous wildlife habitat that has become a haven for migratory birds & butterflies.

Traditional Landscape

Contemporary Traditional Front Entry

Conscious Environments Inc.

Simple, but elegant front entry with brick praving, natural blue stone paving, entry wall, new French doors from interior, landscaping, & lighting all work to compliment this traditional style home in Newport Beach.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.