Belmont, MA Terraced Garden and Landscape Design

Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture

Liriope blooms along a fieldstone paver pathway leading to the back of the property. A winter blooming Witch Hazel tree provides a focal point in the stone garden. Witch Hazel blooms in Winter. Periwinkle and Cherry Laurel help define the fieldstone path. The steps are monolithic bluestone and the wall in the foreground is a granite retaining wall. the wall on the left side of the e=image was existing prior to the new landscape design.

Modern Entry Garden with Private Sitting Area

Barbara Hilty Landscape Design LLC

Barbara Hilty, APLD

Naples Pelican Bay Carlton Place Villa Remodel

41 West

Here's what our clients from this project had to say: We LOVE coming home to our newly remodeled and beautiful 41 West designed and built home! It was such a pleasure working with BJ Barone and especially Paul Widhalm and the entire 41 West team. Everyone in the organization is incredibly professional and extremely responsive. Personal service and strong attention to the client and details are hallmarks of the 41 West construction experience. Paul was with us every step of the way as was Ed Jordon (Gary David Designs), a 41 West highly recommended designer. When we were looking to build our dream home, we needed a builder who listened and understood how to bring our ideas and dreams to life. They succeeded this with the utmost honesty, integrity and quality! 41 West has exceeded our expectations every step of the way, and we have been overwhelmingly impressed in all aspects of the project. It has been an absolute pleasure working with such devoted, conscientious, professionals with expertise in their specific fields. Paul sets the tone for excellence and this level of dedication carries through the project. We so appreciated their commitment to perfection...So much so that we also hired them for two more remodeling projects. We love our home and would highly recommend 41 West to anyone considering building or remodeling a home.

All photos by Linda Oyama Bryan. Home restoration by Von Dreele-Freerksen Construction

Featherfield Farm

Warren Claytor Architects, Inc.

This new charming space designed by Warren Claytor Architects had many program requirements including adding onto an Historic Barn with conservation easements, the new multi level design achieves charming detail with traditional and recycled materials including reclaimed timbers, stone, windows, flooring and hinges. The home office in the loft area looks out over the many acres of horse country and preserved land and the charming space can be used as a guest cottage or entertaining space. This project received an Award for the 2012 Dream Home Awards. Photo Credit: John Chew

Entrance from driveway to back yard

DabneyCollins

Gate and Arbor entrance to back yard.

Chesterton, Indiana shaded landscape garden

Smalls Landscaping

Add a little Mazus to your walkway to create a colorful path.

Arbol

Verner Architects

Fabric sunshade over outdoor dining

Arbors

M&M Builders

Arbors by pool area redwood city

Craftsman Landscape

Lafayette Modern Rustic Front Entryway & Backyard Patio

Leigh Designs

Award Winning New Canaan, CT Estate

Elise Landscapes & Nursery, LLC

Small San Francisco Landscape Remodel

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

This tired, unused San Francisco backyard was transformed into a modern, low-maintenance landscape with site-appropriate plantings enhanced by raised planting beds and a lead-free artificial lawn to replace the existing water-thirsty lawn. I created two separate "rooms" to break up the long narrow yard, and specified full range blue stone for the two small patio areas, connected by a curved pattern of rectangular pavers of the same natural stone. The raised concrete rectangular planting beds were incorporated to bring more movement and interest to the landscape along with gravel bed accents alongside. Some of the existing concrete remained, and was stained with a color to compliment the natural stone. These photos were taken over a three year period. Photos: © Landscape Designer, Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Brick townhouse front landscape renovation 2012

Patrick Murphy Landscape Design

This area used to be covered in ivy which had overgrown the path. Now, the area is usable. The terrace was created by installing metal edging, landscape fabric and then pea gravel on top and inlaying irregular flagstsone. Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy

Metal in the Landscape

Miller Landscape Architecture

Front entrance renovation with reclaimed granite steps and bluestone landings.

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

Lincoln, MA front entrance pathway redesigned using bluestone, boulders, low voltage lighting and reclaimed granite steps. - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com

Fremont Firepit

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

In Seattle's Fremont neighborhood SCJ Studio designed a new landscape to surround and set off a contemporary home by Coates Design Architects. The narrow spaces around the tall home needed structure and organization, and a thoughtful approach to layout and space programming. A concrete patio was installed with a Paloform Bento gas fire feature surrounded by lush, northwest planting. A horizontal board cedar fence provides privacy from the street and creates the cozy feeling of an outdoor room among the trees. LED low-voltage lighting by Kichler Lighting adds night-time warmth. Photography by: Miranda Estes Photography

Center Valley, PA

Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors

Orlando Florida Poolside Landscape

Earthwise Horticultural Services

Scott Simpson Backyard pathway leading to pool using natural stones and low maintenance grass. Matching water fountain near the screen enclosure provides insulation from surrounding traffic noise. Lighting completed to provide evening accent.

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with a Garden Path

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.