The Herb Farm | Lore Patterson

ActiveYards Aluminum Fence

Harrison Fence

ActiveYards Bedrock

Not Just a Side Yard

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

We transformed this unusable sloping side yard into a casual and modern outdoor living space. Complete with modern privacy fencing, fire bowl and an outdoor shower.

Residential Work

SOLscape, LLC

New Home Landscape in Castle Pines, Colorado

Landscape Connection

Add curb appeal with a welcoming entrance to your home! Hand chiseled Flagstone steps with stone path. Moss Rock Boulder settings.

Disguising a Hot Tub

The Garden Artist LLC

A sunken hot tub allows for view from all angles of the yard. Stone pathways and selected plantings complement the tub and surrounding landscape. Stacked stone steps serve as entrance into the tub and a stone table top provides visitors with a place to set beverages and towels. Kodi Sims photo credit.

Gill Playground - Garden Edging

Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.

Privacy from the street

Plan-it Earth Design

A long trellis with arbor provides privacy for the sunken path around the house. People walking on the sidewalk would be able to see right into the house without it. Large round boulders create a natural retaining wall around this corner property Design by Amy Whitworth Photo by Amy Whitworth

Farmhouse Front Landscape - Hawthorn Woods, IL

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Rudbeckia, echinacea, salvia and coreopsis are just some of the perennials in bloom outside the front door of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Oak Tree Setting With Hillside Views, Landscape Renovation, Northern California

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

An expansive back yard landscape with several mature oak trees and a stunning Golden Locust tree has been transformed into a welcoming outdoor retreat. The renovations include a wraparound deck, an expansive travertine natural stone patio, stairways and pathways along with concrete retaining walls and column accents with dramatic planters. The pathways meander throughout the landscape... some with travertine stepping stones and gravel and those below the majestic oaks left natural with fallen leaves. Raised vegetable beds and fruit trees occupy some of the sunniest areas of the landscape. A variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants for both sunny and shady areas include several succulents, grasses, CA natives and other site-appropriate Mediterranean plants complimented by a variety of boulders. Dramatic white pots provide architectural accents, filled with succulents and citrus trees. Design, Photos, Drawings © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Our Work

Grays Outdoor Services

Enclosed vegetable garden

Landsburg Landscape Nursery

Mullarkey Project

A. Robbins Landscape Contractors

Green Springs: Growing a New Old Garden

Gentle Gardener Green Design

Hilltop Vista of Annadel

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Creating a natural looking pond in this space makes a peaceful water feature that man and animals can all enjoy!

The Waterfall

Magic Garden Dreams

Our beautiful waterfall and garden completely transformed this space.

French Colonial Yard

Archer Services

Off the beaten path in this expansive backyard is a little corner featuring shade, beds of sculpted trees, bushes, and grasses. A hideaway in the backyard has been achieved!

Side Yard 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.