Red Bougainvillea

The Pond House 2017

The Design Laboratory

The House sports its very own name tag in the corten steel accented with the stark blue green of the parry agave

Palo Alto Contemporary Retreat

Boxleaf Design, Inc.

Meg Messina Photography

Garden Revamp in Marsfield

Carl Gillmore Landscapes Pty Ltd

Landscape

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Mario Covic Photography https://www.mariocovicphoto.com/

Los Altos Pool Party

Just in Thyme Landscape Design

Unique Fence Design to Accommodate Tree

SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces

Eco-Friendly Pool Retreat in Montpelier

Outdoor Dreams

Artificial Grass Back Yards

Ecoworkz Inc.

Garden Design/DIY/Coaching ... Phase One

Room to Grow Designs

The next step was to figure out what could the client do herself in order to save money. The design already called for four berms in order to transform the flat space into a more interesting landscape, so we ordered 10 yards of dirt and the homeowner wheelbarrowed it all to the back yard creating four big berms. That saved a good $1,500 in labor. The client also decided to do the final mulch, and to lay the top dressing down for the paths … saving another $1,000 or so. After that decision, we looked at the available budget for the first phase and decided what would be the best bang for the buck. In consultation, we choose to look at what takes the longest to mature over the greatest amount of time and get started there, first. In other words, we put the bones of the garden in first. The bones are those trees and shrubs that will perform the functions of screening, focal points and elevation. Because the budget didn’t call for bringing fully grown plants in by crane, we decided to go with shrubs in five gallon containers and trees in 10 gallon containers. All in all, the first order was roughly 100 plants in that category and these plants will grow to provide different heights, colors, textures, shapes and more.

No Mow Bungalow

Change of Seasons - Gary Kernick

Santa Fe Flagstone PAth

McCumber Fine Gardens

Flagstone path graces the entrance of this house. Kendall McCumber

Mica Court • Pollock Pines, CA • 2018

Verne Pershing, The Art of Gardening

The French Drain was covered in clean gravel. The lower layer was crushed gravel, to aid stability. The upper layer was natural round river gravel to match the American River Road Base used for the patio & pathways.

Drought Tolerant Landscaping Huntington Beach, CA

Inner City Skyline

Drought Tolerant Landscape Designers Huntington Beach, CA https://www.innercityskylineinc.com/services/landscape-services-huntington-beach (855) 751-4663 Lawn Removal Decomposed Granite Artificial Grass Succulents

Sunsets at the Boulder house

W Garett Carlson, ASLA

Private Oasis for a Busy Family

attriniti

San Diego Native Plant Landscape and Rain Garden

Revolution Landscape

Decomposed granite pathway.

Colorado Springs Parade Homes

Accent Landscapes

Outdoor lighting is a wonderful way to brighten any outdoor living space and insure your space provides enjoyment after the sun sets. Photo by Roger Haywood

Orange Xeriscape Design Ideas

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.