NYC Living Wall 20' Wide x 16' Ht. with Outdoor Kitchen / Wet Bar

Rooftop Garden III

Little Miracles Designs

Swings

Al Fresco

Fine House Photography

Fine House Studio

Roof garden on modern shed

Maximize Design

Green roof was added to a garden shed by OSMO. Very low maintenance flowers were chosen for this extensive planting.

Tapestry: Kips Bay Decorator Show House

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NYC Rooftop Garden with LED lights and Irrigation system

Todd Nappi

Garden is partitioned inside treated wood and travels along the walls of this rooftop. The LED lighting system ensures the the guests can enjoy their view without obstruction, in addition the built in irrigation system ensures that the plants will do well and remain healthy. Todd Nappi, New York Plantings and Irrigation

Grace Court Alley, Brooklyn Heights

Ingui Architecture

Casa Diez Agaves

House + House Architects

Post Building London

Europlanters Ltd

Roof Terrace with large GRP planting beds with timber seating. Used as office break out areas and communal seating. Planters were also used to create outdoor meeting rooms with tables and benches.

Roof garden dining and lounge areas

Twelve Gardens Ltd.

Maywood Ave Home

Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC

The LEED Accredited renovation of this two story Cape Cod home created the perfect opportunity for the homeowners to update the property's landscape. The original sunken driveway and garage was completely redone with an insulated garage and rooftop terrace. The front yard planting design created a nearly lawnless landscape with a multi-seasonal display of low maintenance groundcovers, perennials, ornamental grasses, and broadleaf evergreen and shrub roses. Landscape design and installation by Serge van der Voo Landscapes LLC. Architectural Design by Studio Z Architecture. Design Contractor Installation by Beachwood Building and Design. Driveway and Wall Contractor Installation by CLM Concrete.

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.

Tropical Rooftop Garden

Outside Space NYC Landscape Design

NYC Rooftop Terrace

Amber Freda Garden Design

This rooftop garden on Manhattan’s Upper West Side features comfortable furnishings and contemporary black fiberglass planters. We recommended changing out the existing utilitarian concrete pavers for these lovely light grey porcelain pavers, instead, which come in many appealing finishes and patterns. Our plantings include Hetzi junipers, maiden grass, creeping Jenny, and ‘Autumn Joy’ sedum.

Wrigleyville Wonder

Chicago Roof Deck & Garden

Daniel Richards Design - Kips Bay Show House

Daniel Richards Design

James Ransom

Outdoor Kitchen by Vert Gardens

User

SoHo Terrace III

Terraza para Audemars Piguet

JoanMa Roig - Paisatgisme

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.