Wild flower garden on roof terrace used to attract wildlife in Central London.

Covent Garden Roof Terrace

Garden Club London Ltd

Garden Club London | Tony Woods

Lakeview Luxury

Himsben Design Studio, LLC

This custom planting design incorporated seasonal annuals into a succession of perennial plants, shrubs, and flowering plants to create multiple seasons of delight! Building upon the amazing work by Chicago Roof Deck + Garden, our team designed and installed a custom planting design for our client. Design intent incorporated seasonality to the progression from Spring, Summer, Fall, and into Winter, into an incredibly compact area.

Glebe Roof Garden 2

Leaf Stone Water

Roof top restoration, pots, plants, pedestal paving

Skyline Arboretum with Fountain

Christian Duvernois Landscape/Studio

The rooftop is subdivided by a home office space and separate residential area. The terrace conversion introduces elements that create a multifunctional green roof and arboretum. A steppable green walkway, laced with thyme, is positioned between a diverse range of perennials and provides access to both spaces. Selection of the vegetation was inspired by the client’s French Alp origins. On the north terrace there is a designed sculptural fountain. This soothing focal element contributes to a sublime occurrence in the garden, set against the astounding Manhattan skyline. Photo credit: Eve K. Tremblay

Modern Kitchen Extention Garden

Little Miracles Designs - Toronto

A modern garden was installed behind the new kitchen extension. As per clients request a fireplace, dining area and play / lounge space needed to be added. Features blocking negative view from the garden were installed.

Rooftops of Vermont

Brickliners Masonry & Chimney

Upper East Side Townhouse

User

Urban Aerie

Dirtworks Landscape Architecture, PC

Photo by Dirtworks, PC

Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace

Little Miracles Designs

Modern terrace transformation: Angular planters, perennial showcase, cedar fencing, with integrated irrigation & lighting. A true urban retreat.

Roof Garden for Harper House Condo

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This garden consists of garden planters above a parking garage next to a high rise condominium building with 195 residents. The building was designed by the famed architect Frank Gehry, and is situated in the Cross Keys development, which was created by the pioneering Rouse Company, who also created the famous town of Columbia, MD. I designed the plantings for four main planters and two smaller ones. And, every year I design and install annual displays in one bed and four pots. The plantings are pollinator friendly with flowering perennials and ornamental grasses. My dad had previously designed the plantings for this garden; most of which has been replaced. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Greenpoint Rooftop

Outside Space NYC Landscape Design

Zomnia Vasques

Thyme on 43rd

NATS Nursery Ltd.

The 'Arched Pavillion' LiveRoof, Thyme on 43rd supplied by NATS Nursery Ltd.

The Fanzo's Front Yard Landscape

Courtney Stasiewicz

Our final product turned out stunningly. The new paver walkway opened up the front of their home, as did the removal of the junipers and the overgrown spruce tree. The new design has helped bring this home into the 21st century, and we hope it brings this family happiness.

Terrasse en Ville

Atelier Septembre

Terraza para Audemars Piguet

JoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme

Williamsburg Kid Friendly Terrace

Little Miracles Designs

Modern terrace transformation: Angular planters, perennial showcase, cedar fencing, with integrated irrigation & lighting. A true urban retreat.

Outdoor Kitchen by Vert Gardens

User

SoHo Terrace II

Notting Hill

Amelia Bouquet Garden Design

A roof terrace design in the heart of Notting Hill with luscious planting and room to entertain.

Gables Park Towers: Green Roof with Synthetic Turf

AirField Systems, LLC

Benefits of AirField in a green roofing system include: • AirDrain creates and helps maintain a more consistent Gmax for Synthetic Turf • ASTM testing proves AirDrain’s shock absorption properties reducing strain on joints and ligaments • AirDrain can be reused when the Synthetic Turf must be replaced • Can help qualify for LEED™ and other green building credits • A smaller carbon and development footprint with reduced site disturbance • Water harvesting reclamation and reuse is easy • AirDrain creates a one inch air barrier on the rooftop increasing the insulating properties. • AirDrain is a 100% recycled copolymer with the impact modifier “metallocene” qualifying it as a “No Break” plastic. Making it able to withstand extreme heat and cold and still maintain performance. • Resins can be made to the following specification “Flammability UL 94, Flame Retardant, High Impact Polypropylene Copolymer Resins” Synthetic Turf Provided and Installed By: Mike Harkrider ForeverLawn Austin 9601 Gray Blvd. Austin, Texas 78758 512.310.7320 office

Partial Sun Rooftop Garden 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.