Photography by John Bloom

This TriBeCa roof garden design includes low-maintenance greenroof trays, a metal pergola, and lush plantings in black fiberglass planters. We also included a brown bamboo fence to help cover a less attractive existing fence. Plantings include white birch trees, blue junipers, variegated euonymus, ornamental grasses, Knockout roses, gold mop cyresses, boxwoods, dwarf pines, and purple and chartreuse heuchera. All of the planters are watered via an automated drip irrigation system. We also included up-lighting in the planters that is controlled on an automated timer. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Rooftop Garden Designers NYC terrace custom planters by NY Plantings

New York Plantings Garden Design

Photo image of terrace garden by NYC Garden company "New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors NYC" builders of custom terrace and rooftop gardens, custom built planters, landscape lighting and NY drip irrigation installers. This design provides a beautiful garden view from inside the home for year round greenery and color, creates a privacy screen and inviting outdoor space. This project for a small terrace complete with custom built mahogany planter, garden plantings, landscape lighting, drip irrigation will cost approximately $20,000.00 for a small terrace. For more images of terrace and penthouse garden installations see our website.

bluestone on pedestals, artificial turf

Dion City Landscapes, Inc

IPE Decking & Fencing

Terraform

Rooftop Landscaping in Minneapolis

yardscapes Inc.

Finished rooftop project with custom metal furniture and arbor, Tournesol planters, and container plantings. This is a close up of the custom metal furnishings. On top of the custom metal table base we installed limestone slabs. We decided wo add warmth to the space, by finding a reclaimed piece of wood and affixing it to a custom metal base.

San Francisco designer showcase

User

Designer event- Annual San Francisco designer showcase. *Design director- Chris Jacobson *Landscape contractor- Garden Route *Metal vine screens on terrace-Greenscreen *Roof planters-Planter Technology *Metallic planters- International Art Properties, Inc *Terrace furniture- Henry Hall Designs *Cast bronze terrace railings- Roger W. Stoller *Bronze gate, hand rail, pelican sculpture- W.J. Sorich Metalsmith *Metal sculpture bench- William Wareham *Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group

City Roof Deck

A Small Green Space

Artificial Grass for Rooftops, Decks and Patios

SYNLawn

The residents at this Seattle penthouse are making the most of the rooftop deck space with multiple seating areas spread out on our SYNLawn artificial grass. Anyone else wondering how spectacular the views are? Thought so! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Conception et aménagement d'un jardin sec sur dalle

Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins

Espace aménagé avec de grandes dalles d'ardoise pour accueillir une table et des chaises dès qu'il fait bon dehors... Ce jardin rasta accueille des plantes à feuillage clair pour apporter de la lumière sous les arbres existants : cerisier japonais, tilleul et peuplier italien.

Beekman Penthouse Terrace

Jeffrey Erb

Dining for six, lounge chairs and a daybed offer multiple ways to enjoy this midtown terrace . Lush flowering trees with a sweet fragrance add to the atmosphere of the garden.

La terrasse de l'Abbé Grégoire

Kevin Clare - Paysagiste

Perspective végétale

Rooftop Gardens

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk

Carroll Gardens Shared Rooftop Garden

Staghorn NYC

The owners of this shared Brooklyn rooftop garden needed to create three individual spaces without feeling too closed off, dark, or boxed in. The solution is a series of custom cedar trellises at varying heights mixed with lightweight planters that delineate each of the owner's deeded spaces. Flowering vines grow through the trellises to provide added privacy during the warmer months as well as pops of color and texture. River birch trees offer dappled shade and dimension, flowering perennials add color, fragrance, and attract pollinators, and ornamental grasses provide texture and movement while also masking some ugly HVAC units. The resulting rooftop space is open and breezy while also giving each family their own special private oasis.

UWS Rooftop Oasis with Fountain, Decking, and Lush Plantings

Amber Freda Garden Design

There’s something about a fountain on a rooftop garden that feels even more like a secret paradise than usual. You walk up the stairs to the roof, open the door, and are instantly transported to a magical realm by the sound of water falling, the rustling of the grasses, and the sight of birds and clouds passing lazily on by. Time to lay back in a lounge chair, favorite drink in hand, and let the relaxation and daydreaming begin! Plantings include dwarf cherry laurels, azaleas, feather reed grasses, creeping Jenny, and creeping phlox. The decking consists of porcelain pavers, ipe wood, and Mexican beach stones. See more of our projects at www.amberfreda.com.

Classical London Roof Terrace by Aralia 'Knightsbridge'

Aralia: Innovation in Landscape Design

Luxurious London roof terrace, originally designed for a leading London property developer and then bought by private clients.

Modern Industrial Oasis

Rooftopia, LLC

Outdoor living space with galvanized & steel metal planters, cedar privacy screens. The garden sets atop the garage.

Desayuno con diamantes

ConDessins

ミドリノイエ

一級建築士事務所　group-scoop

Photo by Kouji Horiuchi

Penthouse Container Garden

Christian Duvernois Landscape/Studio

This design of an Upper East Side container garden is divided into two terraces that provide spectacular views of the city. On the main terrace, arborvitae line a corner to create a barrier from neighboring buildings, as well as enclose the space as an outdoor room. A lawn and lounge chairs help give this area a relaxing vibe, enhanced by a classical fountain. On the second terrace, containers with a variety of plants frame a corridor that mirrors the street and provides a great city view.

Rooftop Garden Design Ideas with a Container Garden

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.