As you can see it is full of detail, detail, detail.

Enjoy this pathway. It's easy to walk on and pretty too!

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

The gravel path was created along my normal route so no one had to retrain me. I love that the slate nuggets don't get stuck between my toes and Mom's really happy now that I don't drag mud into the house! ... Bailey the dog. THIS PHOTO IS FEATURED IN TWO HOUZZ EDITORIALS! Here are the links! (1) HOW TO HELP YOUR DOG BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17846321/list/How-to-Help-Your-Dog-Be-a-Good-Neighbor (2) 8 BACKYARD IDEAS TO DELIGHT YOUR DOG https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8824871/list? Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Proteas, salvia, lavender, agave, and veggies oh my!

BE Landscape Design

This young family needed more work, play, exercise, entertaining, fruits, veggies and so much more. Inspired by their love of good design and South African plants, BE Landscape Design went to town reimagining a driveway.

Interlocking Pavers

JPM Landscape

Landscape design by Jpm Landscape

Walkways

Firlit Landscape Design, Inc

Rundle House

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

John Glover A Late 14th century distinctive, rural building with a Grade II listing. Our clients were working on internal renovations and extensions prior to the construction of the garden. When they approached Aralia they were requiring a contemporary garden to match the redeveloped interior rooms. The family orientated space that we created in the courtyard, was only just a part of a larger garden, but was designed in order to become the more usable area for the family. Aralia used a clean, contemporary design, combined with more traditional references such as the pergola detailing, black metal edge details and the brickwork chosen. This project included a complete re-model of the space into three separate terraces, with surrounding textual planting and specimen trees. Features of the design included a pleached hedge to enable privacy, bespoke fabricated oak and metal pergolas, and atmospheric lighting. Aralia connected the rest of the natural garden through sculpture landform to blend the contemporary and formal with the natural and informal. Other elements of this garden include a Yorkstone edged bed and instant box hedging to frame the views to the front of the property.

Secret Gardens

Oliver Design Associates

Austin Lakefront Residence

The Garden Design Studio

www.seeinseeout.com

SC 3

Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.

Gateway to Rear Yard - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes

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.

Contemporary Spanish Entry

Conscious Environments Inc.

This gorgeous contemporary Spanish style entry is accented with Spanish tiles, white precast concrete, synthetic lawn, and pottery w/ succulents.

Richards Residence

Foch Family Landscape Architecture

This landscape of this transitional dwelling aims to compliment the architecture while providing an outdoor space for high end living and entertainment. The outdoor kitchen, hot tub, tiered gardens, living and dining areas as well as a formal lawn provide ample space for enjoyment year round. Photographs courtesy of The Richards Group.

Santa Monica - Courtyard entrance from sidewalk

BE Landscape Design

Courtyard, entrance, driveway, all wrapped up in green!

South Lamar Contemporary

Waterloo Outdoor Design Build

Residential cottage garden

Landscape Design & Associates LLC

Sweet Autumn Clematis adorns front entry. Foreground plants are Lavander, Blue Fescue and in the background grows rich red Echinacea 'Salsa'.

Front garden and driveway in Richmond

Positive Garden Ltd

Front garden and driveway in Richmond: https://www.positivegarden.com/portfolio/front-garden-and-driveway-in-richmond/ Designer: Mel Muir

Colorful + Lush Rock Garden

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Mid-Century Perennial Garden and Path - Racine

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

The view from the seating area within the walk-through garden. 30” square bluestone steppers make up the path. The walkway is surrounded with many native perennials including liatris, echinacea and Joe Pye Weed. The paved area around the bench is comprised of reclaimed stone steps from the original front walk. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Mid Century xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Lafayette Chamer

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Garden Lights Landscape

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.