Geoff Miasnik

Pergola Garden

Fenton Roberts Garden Design

Jo Fenton

Osterville New Outdoor Dining and Living Spaces

JuliaGarden Design Ltd.

New firepit area and white garden for nighttime enjoyment. The new planting design strives to match the scale of the buildings and add a light summery feel to the rear pool area. Installed by Complete Homes Group of Osterville.

2015 Garden Dialogues: Denver/Englewood, Pondbank House, August 8

The Cultural Landscape Foundation

Saturday, August 8, 11:00am to 12:30pm | Englewood | Pondbank House by Herb Schaal, FASLA, with architect Don Ruggles of Ruggles Mabe Terrell Architecture, landscape contractor Philip Steinhauer of Designscapes, and general contractor Jeff Barnett of J.K. Barnett, Ltd. In keeping with the grand Palladian architectural style of the Pondbank House, the landscape architect has created an impressive series of complementary Mediterranean garden spaces using local stone for terracing and High Plains adapted plants. In addition to a kitchen and cutting garden and diverse planting schemes featuring over 250 species, there are many delightful pieces of garden art and creative garden details. Decorative fountain walls distribute roof and storm drainage to terraced plantings. An infinity lawn edge creates a “ha-ha” effect from the pool terrace to the borrowed landscape in the distance. A lovely moon gate leads to a secluded Japanese-style spa garden, an “aromabo” for contemplative relaxation and outdoor aromatherapy. And a shallow water basin in the strolling garden is positioned to reflect the rising moon. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Water features

Stride Studios

William Ripley

French Country Casual

Arbordale Landscaping

Perennial gardens throughout the property add year round colour and interest. Behind the perennials you can see a low Yew hedge which will help with winter interest.

Driveways and Courtyards

The MacDowell Company

2014 Pinecrest Residence 1 year later

Landscaping by Steve Blaum

Monica Sarduy

English Jewel Box

Mariani Landscape

An outdoor kitchen outlined by a seat wall made of New England fieldstone and capped with bluestone, matching the pavers under foot. The grill is stainless and set into the wall and flanked by counters. The wall ends at the opening to the expanse of lawn surrounded by formal gardens. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Ponds & Swimming Pools

Foster's Inc. Landscape Design & Installation

Shady nook in patio

Maher & Greenwald Fine Gardens

Chenequa Lakefront Property

Hawks Landscape Inc.

Chilton stone fire pit with natural stone boulders for seating.

Iron-Mountain Flagstone + Gravel Walkway with Steel Edging

Regenesis Ecological Design

A wide flagstone and gravel pathway wraps around the house; lined with Ponderosa Pine, Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens', Erica 'Mediterranean Pink', and Prunus laurocerasus.

Landscapes

Browne and Associates Custom Landscapes

This Hilltop front yard in the Denver Area was constructed in 2012. The existing "builder" landscape" completely failed at dressing up the front of this deserving house. Clients wanted a clever entryway that was more than a simple walkway. The front planter contains "changeable" features that transition with the seasons. During the holiday season, the brick planter is decorated with a Christmas theme. Design: Ben Browne Browne & Associates Custom Landscapes

Traditional Landscape

Our Work

Landscape Illumination, Inc.

A Cotswold garden in Stow on the Wold

Joanne Alderson Design

A traditional Cotswold garden of rooms. This is the front path of stone & gravel. The designer is Jo Alderson Phillips

New Castle House

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

The cedar lath screen and trellis add a craftsman element to this contemporary back yard located in Newcastle, WA

Down Valley Views

McCall Design & Planning

This home sits on the edge of Payette River wetland area with sweeping southern views down the river corridor. The mandate from our client was to make it “cozy” and so we worked to create an open floor plan with a flat 10’ ceiling that would maintain a human scale. Multiple windows and doors in the great room area create a sense of connection to the outside while a wood burning fireplace gives the interior space a place to focus. The upper level is very cozy, being framed within the roof so the side walls are low. The bedrooms are just big enough, sharing a bathroom and featuring south facing window seats that draw your eye outside. One of our favorite features is the three season screened porch off the great room, which the owners promptly hung a hammock in.

Edible Urban Oasis

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Partial Sun Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.