Boston Hillside Made in the Shade AFTER in May

Hillside|Slopes are tilted planes; plant them in layers vertically, as here, to make the most of them! Planting Details: DWARF Azalea selections in front and at toe of slope will fill in but allow view of whole hillside. Shrub border along back property line will fill in to screen neighbor and passersby.

Rose Bay landscape design

Secret Gardens

Secret Gardens has been developing this stunning harbourside garden over a number of years. A simple layout at water level provides a subtle foreground to the harbour view beyond. Simple, modern plant combinations draw from a simple but consistent colour palette. The main courtyard space is the highlight . A five metre high green wall and water wall provide the backdrop to a large banquet seat. The built in bbq, retractable ceiling, customised firepit and coffee table provide options for year round entertainment. Extensive soundproofing was incorporated into the boundary wall as well as behind the green wall to absorb noise from a neighbouring property.

Suburban Oasis

Princeton Design Collaborative

Jeffrey Edward Tryon

Elwood Vertical Wall Garden

User

iBlitz

Residental Vertical gardens

Modula' Greenwalls

Kirribilli Courtyard unit 5

Golder Landscaping and Gardening

McKinnon Project

Boodle Concepts

Why not enjoy your outdoor space at night? We promote garden lights in all of our designs, and love the mood it evokes. in this shade space we've planted Arthropodium & Madagascan Jasmine (climbing on an architectural cable trellis). Add an expanse of new merbau decking & raised planter beds. Contemporary garden design & installation in McKinnon by Benjamin Carter from Boodle Concepts, Melbourne.

Planting Beds Brought to Life!

Smalls Landscaping

layabout lilli pilli

Impressions Landscape - Design

An opposing garage wall was strategically treated with a trellis design that would both soften and also bring attention to the rusted steel wall art. The main garden is designed with a deliberate tapered angle. This angle allows for a great design presentation with the modern pavers selected. This also created the opportunity for a narrow triangle garden positioned below the wall art.

Dorland Vertical Garden SF

Living Green Design

Vertical Garden entry to an old Victorian house.

Southwestern Foothills Contemporary

Beautiful Spaces by Jude, LLC

Jude DiMeglio Trang

Canva - Warehouse Garden

Bell Landscapes

Contemporary Chelsea London

GreenlinesDesign Ltd

The finishing touches.

Stairwell Planters

Dorthy Pautz Landscape Architect

Dorthy Pautz

Twin Peaks Modern

Williams Construction

New deck off the ground floor with vertical garden.

Ravine Restoration and Stabilization

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

This Eden Stone Slab stairway leads down along a newer living wall that will eventually help hold the eroding soil underneath. Constant additions of new soil and some plant materials is required until established.

Boston Hillside Made in the Shade| Deck View

MVR LANDSCAPE | ARCHITECT

View from family room window and rear deck. Photo taken before metal edging and foreground lawn seeding. Erosion problems corrected.

Inviting Family Home

Michael Friedes Design Associates

A hand painted pressed tin wall surrounded by greenery provides a privacy screen and improved view from the kitchen.

Outdoor Areas

Bluewater Construction Group Inc.

This pretty trellis allows the trees, plants and garden to grow up and around while you walk thru the side of the house.

Canva - Warehouse Garden

Bell Landscapes

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with a Vertical 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.