Coastal front garden design Dover Heights NSW

Vogue & Vine - Landscape Designers Sydney

Coastal front garden in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. Using coastal plants and Sydney Sandstone rocks, we created a soft coastal landscape that had a designers touch but still a natural feel

Landscape Stairs & Porch Yard

Zume Builders

Cedar Chestnut Hill Stepped on a Retaining Wall

AVO Fence & Supply

This beautiful Chestnut Hill fence enhances this property with its distinct style. The fence is custom-made to match the curvature the retaining wall. The rails are aligned achieving a pleasing appearance even as the fence is stepped down.

Rock Landscaping Design Ideas - Austin, TX

YardDoc

YardDoc designed and created multiple rock landscapes for customers in Austin, TX. These drought resistant landscapes liven up your yard with unique designs and individual beauty. While we craft every landscape to the yard and customer, we present examples here to inspire you. In this garden, we worked with the existing trees and hedges. We added ferns and succulents to round out the look. Next, we laid mulch, then placed two planters, one containing a small tree. We created a path using dark river rocks, and large, asymmetrical, flat-topped stones as a walkway through the garden. We created shallow retaining walls of natural stone, along the path, to keep mulch free of rocks and vice versa. Finally, we placed solar lights so this area remains functional and enjoyable at night. Overall, we think this adds a wonderful, fairytale feel to this space, without the commitment to extensive maintenance and care installing a faerie garden entails.

seasonal color

City & Estate Gardener

A Place to Play

Rapoza Landscape, Inc.

Rapoza Landscape The shadier end of the back yard was turned into a shade garden and children's play area, with more accent boulders, shade plants, and plenty of room for play equipment. Sun loving plants such as catmint, grasses, and coreopsis divide the patio from the play area, but are low growing to allow for clear visibility into the children's play area.

Southcliff

Gardens for Living

Small Spaces

Maria Hickey & Associates Landscapes

thornless roses

Primavera Landscape Portfolio

Primavera Landscaping, Inc.

Craftsman Shade Garden - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

'Annabelle' hydrangea line the hillside, while helping to brighten the shade. Westhauser Photography

Tropic Wonder

Michael D McIver | Landscape Design

Pond, Downers Grove

Lofton Landscaping Company

Weeping redbud ( centered), Terra cotta shrub rose, golden false cypress, Fire Chief arborvitae. Designed by Carolyn Pipal

Native Plantscape 1920's Renovation

Spaulding Landscape Architects, LLC

spaulding landscape architects, llc woodland plantings

Project 5

DK Design

All seasons garden | Artistry Landscaping Design

Artistry Landscape Design

Dwarf evergreens and plants with fall color surround a natural stone water feature.

Relaxing Water Feature

Outdoor Dreams

Budget Friendly Lawn Replacement

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

A collection of exotic plants keep the front yard interesting year round. Coppertone Stonecrop (Sedum nussbaumerianum) make a pretty groundcover.

Eco Modern

Eco Landscape Design & Build

Innis Casey Photography

English Tudor Gem

Architectural Gardens, Inc

At the screen porch, a carefree row of Annabelle Hydrangea add softness between the hard surfaces. Mike Crews Photography

Welcoming Entry

ZAVAGLIA ASSOCIATES

Shaded Garden Design Ideas with Mulch

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.