Front Walkway and Steps with Pillars and Walls. Steps created from custom cut natural stone. Walkway and borders installed using India stone slate grey and black.

Eclectic in Brooklyn Heights

New Eco Landscapes

Photography by Anthony Crisafulli

Prairie Style Garden Entrance

Hoy Landscaping Inc.

The fine details of this home speak volumes to the Oak Park Prairie Style, Made popular by resident Frank Lloyd Wright. The plantings help to frame this garden entrance. Photo Credit: Associate Landscape Designer Steffi Reyes-Thomas

Retaining Wall for Front Yard Landscape Bed

Pony Lawncare and Landscaping

Wall complete.

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography

Custom Installations

Landscape Solutions LLC

Rural Garden

The Crafted Garden

Combination of native Mountain Laurel in full bloom and Denstaedtia ferns with added Hosta surround a Hemlock. Informal native, rustic stone wall at the forest edge. Susan Irving

Small garden with a very steep slope

Yorkshire Gardens

The design brief for this project was to bring order to chaos. Just 13 metres from the end of the extension to the hedge at the back but with a rise of 4 metres. Obviously the slope was a major issue and there were going to be a lot of walls. Rather than use traditional masonry we thought that steel gabions filled with a local sandstone would give a different, more organic feel. As this garden is also supporting the garden of the next property the gabions provide the necessary structural support without having to use several tonnes of concrete. We also installed planting bags within the gabion stone so that walls will be softened with greenery. The gabion walls were very hard work. On top of the excavation we brought in 48 tonnes of stone to fill them. Due to limited access this was all done by hand. As well as the walls we needed lots of steps and oak sleepers fit the bill here. The lower patio was extended and the middle section is where the hot tub goes. Rather than the usual wooden shelter for the hot tub we used a detachable shade sail. The sails come in many colours and can be changed to suit the mood. The garden was to be low maintenance but we still managed to fit a few plants into the scheme and pots will eventually provide a bit more interest. To finish things off a small amount of lighting to give just the right mood at night.

Garden Stepper Paths

James Martin Associates

Request Free Quote The primary entrance to the office is of large formal bluestone slabs set in a dutiful line of orderly repetition. These walks are strong, straight and their course no-nonsense. The winding paths throughout the campus gardens in contrast are narrower, and of a more naturalized stone shape or other material. These secondary paths suggest visitors to slow down, stroll and explore.

Upper Grandview Gabion Wall + Custon Fence

Design Farm Group

Meeka Van der Wal

Topanga Retreat

Campion Walker Landscapes

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Toronto West

Horvath Landscapes

Front walkway and steps using India Stone Lavender and Permacon Celtik Wall. Driveway created using Interlock Borders with asphalt paving.

Natural Stone Retaining Walls

Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.

Muswell Hill Modernist Garden

Nordland Landscapes

This garden had originally been installed by the developers of this new-build property. The homeowner, a trained garden designer, provided us with a modernist garden design to replace an outdoor space that didn’t suit their needs. Having a north facing aspect, the garden didn’t get a lot of sunlight. We used light-coloured porcelain paving from London Stone to help brighten up the garden. The timber fences were painted a dark colour to create contrast to the light-coloured paving and to give a dark backdrop to frame the planting. To satisfy the homeowner’s passion for horticulture and to provide much needed colour, we created large flower beds which became the main focus of the garden. We also used a wide variety of trees and plants hand selected and specially cultivated from cuttings by the client. Due to the sunken nature of the lower patio, there was potential for flooding during heavy rain. To resolve this, we introduced a hidden slot drain that was able to cope with large volumes of water.

Front Yard Landscaping

Mary Haggerty Designs

Modern Landscape

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography

Bill and Sandy

All Natural Landscapes

Frank Spiker

Shade Garden

Pearson Landscape Services

Warrandyte

Mars Landscapes

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

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.