Marianne Marjerus

Bespoke Stone Paving is a very popular choice for garden designers as it takes off the limits imposed by standard sizes from any garden design. They are also very practical for awkwardly shaped outdoor spaces. Image supplied by Living Landscapes & Rae Wilkinson

Water Features

Paragon Landscape Management

Southfields Garden

Tom Howard Garden Design and Landscaping

Tucson Oasis

Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

A large boulder waterfall that was built to spill through the existing perimeter wall. Photos by Meagan Hancock

Backyard - Japanese Garden

DabneyCollins

Cypress posts and cedar bridge. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/

Bloom Residence

Nathan Wright Landscape Design

Waterfeatures

Meg & Kennedy Landscape Design Firm

Gallery

Greater Detroit Landscape Company

Water Features

Curti's Landscaping, Inc.

Backyard Oasis

H2O Designs

Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

SECRET SANCTUARY - ANNANDALE

Alex

Our client in Annandale had always had a green thumb. He loved his plants and had an extensive collection of pots and plants already in the small courtyard garden. It was only the courtyard itself that wasn’t working as it was dominated by a large wall cutting the space practically in half. It was also fairly dull and impractical. The brief as you might imagine was to not only create large planting areas but also have room for an entertaining space and a large water feature and green wall. The key was to keep it simple. We changed the flooring to a beautiful modular slate and created an in-built seat with raised garden bed packed full of plants. The in-built seating really helped to maximise the space and also provides a great focal point. The water feature provides that soothing quality of running water and is also stocked full of fish. There is also still plenty of room for the pots and the garden can comfortably be called a green oasis from every angle. This garden design project was a real pleasure to work on and it certainly proves the old adage that size doesn’t matter.

Ponds and Water Features

Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.

Waterfalls

Nature One Landscape Design

Nature One, Inc.

Prairie Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Pacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd

Koi and Goldfish swim happily among the cattail.

My Work

Paramount Fencing

Zen, koi, floating steps, beach plantings, bungalow

The Design Build Company

Brian Sipe architectural design and Rob Hill - Hill's landscapes and Don edge general contractor. koi pond in front yard with floating steppers, bluestone and beach plantings

landscape design

Barnhardt Landscaping & Design

Entspannte Athmosphäre mit Gartenteich

Rinn Beton- und Naturstein

Ein Teich im Garten schafft eine ruhige und harmonische Athmosphäre und sorgt dafür, dass der Garten ein Raum für Entspannung wird. Eine einheitliche Gestaltung durch natürliche Farben und viele Pflanzen.

Backyard Oasis in North Fayette, PA

K Morris Landscape Design Inc

Pondless waterfall

Mid-sized Garden Design Ideas with with Pond

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.