The built in BBQ nestled amongst the raised beds

The built in gas BBQ has plenty of storage under for the gas bottle, the right hand cupboard has a small fridge perfect for entertaining. The raised beds are all clad in painted larch. Photographed by Nathalie Priem

Darien Stone Shingle

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

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.

Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston

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The goal of this landscape design and build project was to create a roof deck patio and green roof. The patio features square concrete unit pavers, sedum ground cover, and planters with small trees. Modern patio furniture was chosen to facilitate large and small gatherings alike overlooking the Boston skyline. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

West Coast Vibes in West Town

Chicago Roof Deck & Garden

Roof terrace

Garden Club London Ltd

Tony Woods

West Village Rooftop Terrace

Root & Vine Gardens

Bennett Media Studio

Roof Deck Living

Christy Webber Landscapes

With amazing city views, its hard not to want to spend all your time living outside. With this design, you can. In one corner you have planters packed with seasonal vegetables that can be picked, rinsed and served, all within about 10 footsteps. Want some protein with that? No problem. The outdoor kitchen is set to feed a crowd, all while engaging friends over the bar, and into the dining area. Here, with built-in retractable pergola canopies, you can control your environment to whatever shade, sun, or night sky setting you desire. And then, when you can eat no more, kick-back and relax in the comfy, heated lounge seating area.

West Coast Vibes in West Town

Chicago Roof Deck & Garden

East Village Rooftop Terrace

Iris Kaplow Landscapes, Inc.

Private rooftop space utilized for lounging and entertaining in this converted factory loft. Built-in planters utilize the most of this space while giving it a refined, polished look. Ceramic and terra cotta pots were added to warm up the area and give it a sense of whimsicality. Both evergreen and deciduous plants were used for variety, with a beautiful Japanese maple as a stand alone focal point. Classic outdoor furniture gives a sense of formality in this versatile space.

Privates Wohnhaus

HR Hanna Raissle, Interior Design & Coaching

Ein zusätzlicher Sitzplatz wurde gewonnen, indem man die Tiefgaragen Abfahrt abgeböscht und aufgeschüttet hat. Ein ansonsten umnutzbarer und unansehnlicher Teil des Gartens wurde so zu einem erhöhten Sitzplatz, an dem im Sommer ein kühles Lüftchen weht!

Penthouse Patio & Green Roof - Beacon Hill, Boston

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Tribeca Penthouse

Joseph Koelbel ARCHITECT PLLC

BROOKLYN HAS THE BEST ROOFTOP GARDEN VIEWS!

Amber Freda Garden Design

Check out the amazing skyline views from this roof deck in Brooklyn heights. We chose hardy, low maintenance plantings that would complement the view, rather than compete with it. Our design included a mix of high contrast black and white planters in a mix of straight lines and sphere shapes. The plantings can all withstand full sun and windy conditions and include river birches, ornamental grasses, and boxwoods. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

artificial turf, ipe deck tile runway

Dion City Landscapes, Inc

Modern Roof Terrace in Shad Thames

The London Gardener Ltd

A contemporary roof terrace designed to be a place to entertain and relax. Planted with predominately evergreen plants to give year-round structure, texture and privacy. Powder-coated steel planters were made in differing shapes, heights and colours to give more interest, and reflect the light. Some planters were placed on wheeled bases so that they could be moved around for large parties! The planting was also wind tolerant with a flowing colour pallet of lilac and white. We installed an irrigation system to water the plants and shots of colour came from cushions (outdoor fabric) and ethnic floor cushions. High quality outdoor lighting gave the space atmosphere with additional hanging lanterns used with large candles.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn Rooftop

Staghorn NYC

Photos by Staghorn NYC. A simplistic, modern approach was called for this rooftop design project in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Ornamental grasses and sedum thrive on this highly exposed site while softening the Cor-Ten steel structure. This design was featured in the January 2014 issue of Dwell magazine.

Pergola

Broward Landscape, Inc.

Rooftop deck with ivory travertine, wood pergola, daybed, and synthetic turf

Prince on Newbury

Garden Mates LLC

The intoxicating scent of David Austin English roses explodes in June and continues through the summer at the retail stores and condominiums that occupy the historic ‘Prince on Newbury’ street building. A lucky passerby will leave with a fragrant bouquet in hand when Garden Mates is trimming the roses! Soft as clouds, endless summer hydrangeas line the walkways enticing shoppers to stay and browse the shops. On the rooftop deck, colorful potted annuals with envious, bold colors, mock the threatening skies and the Boston skyline.

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.