Looking down the lawn towards the pool and garden beyond.

Thackeray Road Residence

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

stepper stairs with grass

Doheny Estates

Foundation Landscape Design

Steel Walls

Avalon Northwest Landscape, LLC

Design By LaPatra Architects, Seattle

Mountain Estate

PLACE Landscape Architecture

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

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Night view with low voltage pathway and garden lighting enhance the beauty of this expansive back yard landscape remodel that has been transformed into a relaxing outdoor retreat. The remodel includes 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

Specially designed backyard with retaining walls

Hedahl Landscape Deck & Patio

After Picture; Wall placement was critical because of the septic drainfield lines. The woodchip pathways were installed from both ends of yard and provided ground level access to raised garden peninsulas from above, while homeowners could stand at lower level and work in raised garden beds. Drip system was designed for beds and garden separate. The neat thing with the Allan Block is the tab is on top, so we can use it for a border "edge" and not require a cap. A cap was installed on the 2' high seat wall in curved section next to paver patio. The mixed pattern wall is Allan Block in Europa tumbled series shown in Rocky Mountain color blend.

Armonk NY Farmhouse

Design Farm Group

Meeka Van der Wal

Full House Refurbishment and ground floor extension

Vero Construction Ltd

Potomac Kitchen Garden and Outdoor Living Area

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Purple Rain

gardenUP®

West London Courtyard

Karen Rogers at KR Garden Design

Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com

Arlington Street

Fischer Schalles

Woodland shade border, Lexington MA

Cultivar, Inc.

L. McGrath

High Desert Hilltop Home and Landscape

T Barnabas Kane

Photo: Larry Kantor Architect: Barnabas Kane, for Otwell Associates

Charlotte - Sloping Front Yard

SecureTurf - Charlotte Landscaping Experts

SecureTurf - After Photo, Solution to sloping front yard with adding retaining walls.

Highland Park Shade Garden and Patio

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Longfellow Drive

KAA Design

Rock Waterfall garden and pond in Connecticut

Matthew Giampietro Garden Design

Rock waterfall garden and koi pond in a Connecticut backyard. This waterfall and slope was created to make this backyard a lush garden setting for the outdoor sun room. The stone bridge leads you across the waterfall stream into a natural stepping stone walkway.

Contemporary Ocean View

Central Meridian Photography

Courtyard and Sloped 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.