SURROUNDS Landscape Architecture + Construction

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen, Surrounds Inc.

The free-flowing organized intermingling of perennials punctuated by classic garden elements are the hallmark of the well-designed English garden. (Photo by RStarovich) #landscaping #finegardening #Englishgarden

E3 Terraced Family Garden

Sarah Kay Garden Design

A curved gravel path lead you around the garden

Artfully Accessible, West Sussex

Acres Wild

Accessible Family Garden, West Sussex, UK

Berkeley xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Period Garden Design featuring raised beds

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

raised herb beds

The secret garden

Project Green Thumb

An exquisite garden gate with a small viewing window straight out on to the Thames.

Cutting Garden

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Old town Longmont is home to wide tree lined streets, stately Victorian homes, and large back yards. The owner of this home wanted a formal growing area for flowers, that could double as a cutting garden. The gray crusher fine pathway between the foot high garden beds, speaks of a more refined garden experience.

Victorian Farmhouse

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

Limestone Urn

Planters

Classic English Edible

Christian Douglas Design, Inc.

Christian Douglas

Bryn Mawr Residence

Glackin Thomas Panzak, Inc

The entry drive in the front of the residence provides a sense of arrival for visitors to the home, with the use of natural stone and asphalt.

North East London

Anthos Garden Design

Early Spring just 6 months after planting.

North East London

Anthos Garden Design

Early Spring just a few months after planting.

Old-Style Curb Appeal

Techo-Bloc

For this project, the Villagio pavers were used in this small backyard to create an authentic vintage & classic look. These pavers were inspired by Montreal’s beautiful century-old streets. This pavement is also de-icing salt resistant, withstands harsh climates. Perfect for patios, walkways, driveways and decorative bandings. Vehicular & pedestrian friendly.

Castle Estate

iQuarters

If you look closely in the picture above, you will see that we ran a series of pipes flush against the house. These were picked to ensure their color matched the exterior nicely, while both protecting and concealing the network cables that were ran.

Golden frog pond

Hodgins et Associés - Architectes paysagistes

In the forest there is a clearing, a flowery meadow with a pergola inviting you to come, sit and enjoy the abundance of life around you. This is one of the poles in the garden, glimpsed from various locations, inviting you to come and explore.

Stately Queen Anne

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

Mission Viejo Residence

Ocean Pavers, Inc.

New driveway and entry using Orco country cobble pavers in the Terra Verde color and Manor color. Double border using 6x6 pavers

Macpherson Place

Hunt Yen Consultants Ltd - Garden Design

Mid-sized Victorian Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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.