The pathway terminates just beyond the door to the guest cottage in a small, informal cigar patio.

FRENCH COUNTRY GARDEN

LANDSCAPES BY DAVIDS

Bird House Landscaping Project on Wacker Chicago

McFarlane Douglass

Bridget Mitchell

KMLD

katie moss landscape design

Cottage Garden

Designs by Shellene

We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.

Cambridge St, Pimlico, London

Filipa T | Landscape & Garden Design

Container planting is scattered around with annual planting for year-round interest, where a large Olive tree provides height.

Jardin romantique

Franck Linotte

Jardin de campagne sauvage et maitrisé

My Houzz: Layers of Patina and an Artist’s Touch in a New York Colonial

Rikki Snyder

Wimbledon, large family garden

Beaufort & Rampton Landscapes

Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia

rennta

Andrew Renn Design. Beautiful gardens of Melbourne Australia email me - andrewrenn@gmail.com

Oak Brook, IL

Bertrand Landscape Design

Adirondack Style Inside & Out

Art Gems

More creations by Adirondack Artist Charles Atwood King! This is an example of his outdoor structures, porches and/or landscaping. We reproduce his oil paintings as giclée canvas prints found at ArtGems.org.

mitja skrjanec

Where there used to be lawn are three patios off the living room and two bedrooms. This one is DG the larger patio is flagstone and the garden is full of colorful blooming drought tolerant perennials. Mexican marigold, lavender, scented geranium, sages and others fill this garden with fragrance, texture and color all year round

Eco Artist's House

Sarah Natsumi Moore

Un jardin d'enfance intemporel déménagé

Mohème JARDINS

Erigeron & Sedum - Vivace - Rocaille - Muret - Allée - Jardin intemporel - Jardins naturels - Morgane Molard

We transformed an old tired space into a cozy cottage garden for family affairs.

Jardin En Essonne

Sophie Durin | Empreinte Paysagère

Sophie Durin Paysagiste

Zilker Native Chic

Native Edge Landscape

his yard was transformed from a bland bilder basic to a fun and lush xeriscaped entry way. To make the yard feel bigger, we removed the driveway and used gravel from end to end, creating an open, borderless planting and patio space across the entire front yard. For extra security and privacy, a fence was added along the front, which features an automatic gate for easy use as they come and go. With the limestone facade being one of the customers least favorite features of the house, we planted fig ivy vines to grow and cover it.

Shabby-Chic Style Green Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Shabby-Chic Style 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 shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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.