Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape

Gardens, Swimming Pool, Pergola Lounge, Outdoor Kitchen and Entire Property Designed and Constructed by Arrow. ---Marco Romani, RLA. Landscape Architect

M Magazine (2017)

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Contemporary yard for a contemporary house

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

IPE wood at installation has the redder color.

Hamptons Landscape

Topaz Design Group

Front landscape to give this life some energy and curb appeal!

Courtyard Redesign

Visual Harmony Interiors

Southern Blvd Project

Mother Earth Landscaping

Modern walkway to front door with concrete pads. Artificial turf was installed to enhance the entrance.

Entry Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

An understated rambler has it's curb appeal improved with an elegant new front walk and steps. The upgraded plantings add to the charm. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers

Key West House

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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, A bubbling boulder water feature murmurs soothing sounds. A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. 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 raingardens 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.

English Modernist in Santa Monica

Bosler Earth Design

Front Entry, Modern

Sills Landscape Design

Custom entry arbor

Eve's Garden Design

This native-CA rich front yard welcomes guests with a custom arbor, large boulders, and naturalistic plantings.

Front Yard Makeover

California Naturescaping

Wallace Street Steps

Zaremba & Company

Concrete steps lead up to and through the wall, their cantilevered construction making them appear to float atop the landscape. Photo by George Dzahristos.

Two mid-century modern front yards

Luciole Design Inc.

This detail shows the path to the front door, with concrete pads, ipe steps and landing and smooth plaster screen/seat wall. The steps are lit, along with main elements of the landscape. photo Mike Heacox / Luciole Design

Bronxville Traditional

Winston Fayer Landscape Design

Hamptons Landscape

Topaz Design Group

Front landscape to give the front of this hamptons home some life!

Custom Built-in Garbage Enclosure

Regenesis Ecological Design

Custom cedar garbage + recycling enclosure nestled within a modern concrete entrance w/ fabricated steel handrail.

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.