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Parterre Garden

Bluestone Steps with Red Clay Risers and Walkway

Van Zelst Inc

Cut bluestone stair treads with red clay brick risers and walkway.

Patios, Terraces, Decks and Walkways

Hoffman Landscapes Inc.

Adding comfy furniture and perhaps add a little something extra with container gardens help reflect your personality.

Yardley Reclaimed Brick Walkway and Natural Stone Walls

Cedar Creek Landscapes

Rock Meadows Backyard

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Placement of the outdoor kitchen space was carefully selected so as to not disrupt the flow of the backyard. Brickwork similar to the fireplace and pavers complimented the house and tied the space together.

GreenGOLd

Lathouris Garden

Arthur Lathouris Garden Designer

Early autumn in Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia Photo Credit; Arthur Lathouris

Front Entries & Walkways

Poul's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc.

Naperville Fireplace, Patio and Pergola

CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.

This old rusty birdbath has been refinished with a protective coat and mounted with a large coated brass bowl to make an ideal statement piece for any front door.

Garden Makeover and New Walkway

Jill Davis Design

New front patio and walkway design to update the entry and make it look fresh and very inviting. We loved the drama of the dark herring bone pattern ad the contrast with the bold cream solders and so did the client.

Burlingame Tudor

Octagon Pavers and Outdoor Living

Octagon Pavers

Herringbone Brick Patterned Pathway w/ Ledger Course

Regenesis Ecological Design

Stacked stone retaining wall and herringbone brick patterned pathway with ledger course. anna caitlin photography

Driveways & Entry Landscape

Ruckel / Dillon / Wright, Inc.

Welcoming Water

Gardening Angel

All dressed up for a wedding. We took a lovely entry and updated it with a landscape full of color and the soothing sounds of water. The first photo shown in the project is the design created in Photoshop. This gives the client an idea of how the finished project should look once the landscape matures. We used a simple color scheme of red, orange, yellow and white to compliment the house and walkway. The containers are Vietnamese pottery converted or plumbed into water vessels. The are positioned over an underground reservoir where the water spills through a rock bed and is recirculated through the pottery.

Clay Hardscapes

BCI Border Creations, Inc.

Terraced San Francisco Backyard

Mediterrasian Landscapes

North Park Craftsman

Juniper Landscape Company

Red Garden Design Ideas with Brick 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.