Victorian 4th Avenue Colorful Water Wise Front Yard

This is the second project designed and executed for this client. They wanted a colorful water wise landscape that would be low maintenance. Designer had to replace the crumbling retaining wall and build new steps and a walk way. Many colorful, water wise plants were used. Rick Laughlin, APLD

Limestone Urn

Planters

Northwest Victorian

Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC

Barbara Hilty APLD

Croydon South Unit Development

JTDODD

Backyard with instant turf

Beachy Victorian

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Berkeley xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Acacia Avenue

Wagstaff + Rogers Architects

Stuart Lirette

Peterborough, side walkway connecting to front

Meyer's Landscaping Ltd.

Crisp, clean finish for side access!

Tennyson

Granite Works

Light Yellow Granite cobblestones are the hero of this paving project - with their inherent variation and warm tones they bring a level of softness to an otherwise hard, natural product. Valley Green Granite has been chosen as a border to the cobblestones to keep the design from feeling too rustic.

Village Victorian

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

Reclaimed granite pavers and a custom spindle fence create a welcoming first look at this renovated Victorian in Newton Center, MA. Brick walks lead to the front door and along the side of the house to the terraced bluestone patios which take advantage of every inch of space on this sloped hillside.

Summer

SG Design

Tammyanne

Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House

User

Kelsey's General Store

Fusion Landscape Design Limited

Photo taken at completion. Straight clean lines were used for paths to create a sense of more space than there actually is. Old photo's and evidence when you excavate shows that shell was for many years the hard surface around the property. The bricks used for the path edging are from the original chimneys that had to be replaced.

Dry Stone Wall

Mason & Maker

Gateway Garden Path

Ecoscape Environmental Design

This downtown Boulder Victorian bungalow has a small side yard, that leads to a big veggie garden and orchard in the back. A sweet arched trellis welcomes you in....what yummy garden treasures lie ahead?

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.

Charming cottage garden and old bricks for a new ribbon driveway and patio.

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

Ravenscourt Landscaping & Design LLC

Raised Corner Herb Bed

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Corner herb bed with granite capping in Victorian Garden, DunLaoire, County Dublin, Ireland 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

Right angled beds in Dun Laoire Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Formal Garden featuring raised herb beds with Maple Tree

Beachy Victorian

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

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.