Toorak Contemporary Japanese

Kihara Landscapes

Shannon McGrath

Klare Linien

Garten Design - Design Garten

Saare-Surminski

Flot front yard Makeover with New Landscape Design

Bailey Construction & Landscape Group, Inc

This landscape design covers the front and side yard. The yard was stripped down first. We installed a few boulder retaining walls, new planting beds, landscape lighting, sod, new plants, mulch, and new walkway.

Rustic Wildlife Garden

Merrifield Garden Center

A springtime look at the rain garden shows how storm water feeds in from a dry creek bed. An extra large stepping stone makes for a charming bridge over what might otherwise be an awkward transition. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Wayne Boyland.

Windward Landscape Renovation

Ken-Mark Turf, Inc.

Modern Northwest Bend

Blooming Desert

This modern space offers maximum outdoor living for the homeowners with minimum maintenance with the use of 2' x 2' paver slabs, Mexican Beach Pebble and River Rock Mulch, drought tolerant plant material, drip irrigation and synthetic lawn.

Elevated Entertaining

Mom's Design Build

The side yard flaunts a bluestone walkway with many various planting beds, a putting green space with limestone boulders, a sloped yard and creates a casual entrance to the outdoor entertaining space above and a shaded bluestone patio below.

Vegetable Garden

Red Oak Outdoor Lighting

The client had a unique vegetable garden installed in front of an existing renovated barn. They enjoy viewing the garden from the main house so we highlighted the trellises, assorted trees and a soft wash on the front of the barn. and

Built to Stay Put!

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Massive buff-colored stone slabs create a gentle descending pathway down to the lower level dry creek area and satellite patio. Crevices make ideal spots for nesting hardy culivars. Surrounding contemporary buildings' linear lines are juxtaposed with natural forms and shapes, allowing a more integrated design aesthetic to the natural surroundings of the Front Range.

Finished Projects

Borsello Landscaping

Dover, MA- Driveway entrance and rear patio design

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

The Swiss Army Jewel Box

Ian Moore Design

Each of the materials was chosen for a balance of richness and simplicity. The Kebony decking continues the rich color tone set by the oiled Cedar shingle and traditional Japanese Shou Sugi Ban siding on the rear facade of the house. The California Gold Slate for the rear yard patio adds additional texture and depth to the ground plane. The powder-coated metal railings enclose the deck and partition the dog run and bike parking area from the main rear yard. The eclectic plant mix blends California natives with other Mediterranean plants for a variety of color, texture and seasonality.

Outdoor Shower with Hinged Barn Door

Orren Pickell Building Group

Outdoor shower with hinged barn door. Photo by Mike Kaskel

Riad Écologique

Sustainable Horticultural Environments

Teresa Watkins

Grey Doors

box architecture

Garden swing. Landscape design: Dermot Foley Landscape architects Photo: Paul Tierney Photography

Low Water Landscape, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Revolution Landscape

Vibrant Succulents: With thousands of succulents and cacti to choose from, selection is about color, texture, and dimension.

Villa mit Wasserspiel

Helmut Haas GmbH

Waltrip residence

Open Envelope Studio

OES | Crushed limestone, and Texas basalt separated via steel edging, with native plants, and bamboo

A desert zen design

Desert Landscape Design P.L.L.C.

A long, skinny planter lended itself to a simple design of succulents and different rock sizes and textures.

Side Yard Garden Design Ideas

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.