A Site-Cast Concrete Fountain marks the entry to the garden adjacent to the Court / Corten House. It engages the senses with the movement and sound of water, and provides an environment for water plants to grow and birds to bathe.

Serenity in the Berkeley Hills

Garden Architecture

Ambiance Japonaise

L'esprit au vert

Coconut Grove Miami Project

The courtyard narrows down to a meandering garden path that takes one to a secret garden by the master bedroom. Beneath the pergola is an antique stone trough we converted into a gas fire pit. The perennial border of lavender, nepeta, teucrium, shasta daisy, lemon verbena and herbs are a symphony of color, fragrance and texture. There are two ornamental plums that will hide the destination when they fill in.

Jardin japonais traditionnel jardin sec

Jardin Japonais

Un petit jardin japonais dans un écrin de verdure

Cherrywood Charmer - Custom Vegetable Garden

Native Edge Landscape

This custom keyhole raised veggie bed was installed in place of the owners' original in-ground veggie bed. Made from gorgeous red cedar with built-in trellis support, it is much more beautiful and more convenient and accessible than the original bed.

Mission Valley

Coy Land Techs

Coy Land Techs created a butterfly garden that will also attract other pollinators. The goal of the project was successful on day one. The plants and color selection bring warmth to space.

Texas French Bread Garden

Charles Di Piazza Architecture

The canopy is made of structural steel and an expanded mesh. It is designed become a pergola for vines, and to provide a generously shaded "outdoor room" for neighborhood use in summer months.

Kirkland Charmer

Land2c Landscape Architecture

Land2c The tree back center is a bright Golden Locust. A greenbelt provides a lovely backdrop for the landscape. Seating is comfortable with three separate 'rooms' to gather in.

Historic Spanish Territorial

Red Bark Design, LLC

Red Bark Design, LLC 2014

Bocce On The Green

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Los Angeles View Home

June Scott Design

Situated above Lake Hollywood, this expansive terrace was part of a masterplan for the property. It is composed of simple, elegantly-balanced elements that link together to offer the clients a range of pastimes to enjoy with friends and family.

Serenity in the Berkeley Hills

Garden Architecture

Oak Studded Hills - Frontyard Terrace

Califia Ecodesign

Working with protected California Live Oaks to construct big liveable outdoor spaces for a home-schooled family of 5

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, podocarpus hedge and seagrape.

Bush Block Play Ground

Carmel Malone Landscape Design

this large block next to the residence was an unused space. The bike track begins at the rear of the main garden, crosses the seasonal creek to the multi use play area where the bikes can be parked. Grab a drink from the water bubbler after shooting some hoops or climbing on the equipment. Grab you bike and continue on the loop to the flying fox, over another bridge around a tight bend to the fire pit nestled half way down the embankment. The bike track forms a continuous loop with places to explore throughout the journey. Large boulders through the creek provide pedestrian access directly from the firepit to the play ground. The planting plan takes you through different zones of indigenous planting adding to the diversity of the area.

My Project

Aspen Leaf Landscaping LLC

Brentwood Beauty

Native Edge Landscape

Partial Sun Garden Design Ideas with Decomposed Granite

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.