John Tennant General Building Contractor, Inc.

Mid Century Modern Landscape Transformation

With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway, a small patio, and a variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. I included a selection of plants that provide a variety of heights, colors and textures. A great alternative to water- thirsty lawns, especially important for Northern California gardens. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com/portfolio/midcenturymodern.html © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Sunset Park Residence

GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape

Randomized concrete pavers in a gravel courtyard.

O'Conner Waterfront, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Entry arbor. Photography by Lucas Henning.

Year-Round Blooms and Vitality

FormLA Landscaping

Even deep in winter, the Matloff's exit the front door to a garden filled with blooms, texture, and vivacious color. The Indian Mallow to the left blooms with stunning sprays of yellow flowers most of the year.

Work

Inside Out

Southern Blvd Project

Mother Earth Landscaping

Eastside Residential Retreat

Earth Design, Inc.

Full landscape update front and back with native plantings and large retaining boulder wall.

Hillside stair with custom rail and lighting

BE Landscape Design

Custom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.

Backyard Retreat in Calabasas, CA

Prime Gardens Inc

Front Entry, Modern

Sills Landscape Design

Custom Steel Fire Pit

Eden Garden Design

A custom steel fire pit surrounded by natural limestone boulder and steel retaining walls. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

McNeil Residence

Perennial Garden Consultants

After. Cactus and succulents add interest and drama year-round, even when not in bloom.

Shadow Lake

Showcase Landscape & Irrigation

Backyard escape

City Garden Company

Zen Texana

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Photo Credit: Fig & Hibiscus

Wasser im Garten

User

japanische Gartengestaltung auf höchstem Niveau in Bremerhaven mit Koiteich, Steinsetzungen, Natursteine, japanischen Ahornbäumen, Moos, Buxuskugeln, Karikomi, Dr. Wolfgang Hess, Firma Japan-Garten-Kultur

Custom Built-in Garbage Enclosure

Regenesis Ecological Design

Custom cedar garbage + recycling enclosure nestled within a modern concrete entrance w/ fabricated steel handrail.

Modern Irvine

Studio H Landscape Architecture

A prefabricated concrete fire pit surrounded by built-in bench style seating and pottery with citrus on an ipe wood deck. Low water-use succulents neighbor the deck , planted in the decorative pebble. The shade sail was added at a later time due to the sun reflecting off the windows and burning the artificial grass. Studio H Landscape Architecture

Not Missing the Grass

Ecoscape Environmental Design

This welcoming front yard is inviting to the local pollinators too! Ecoscape has worked with this family over several years to make improvements all over the property.

Partial Sun 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.