Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel - Northern California

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

The Settings

Gardens for Living

Interesting way to cap the end of a wall.

Danville

Envision Landscape Studio

photography by Joe Dodd

Driveway Retaining Wall

Via Flora Landscapes

Phase One of landscape and driveway project. New asphalt driveway, retaining wall, and entry walk.

Lake Washington Residence

Todd Soli Architects

Photos by Northlight Photography. Lake Washington remodel featuring native Pacific Northwest Materials and aesthetics. Winding stair highlights multiple views and enhances the experience of the landscape design.

Pool Landscape Stairs

ODS Architecture

Hardscape design by ODS Architecture and landscape by Huettl Landscape Architecture, construction by James D. Rogers, Builder. Photo by Philip Liang Photography.

Carol's

Chauncey Gardens Ltd

Suzan Allnut

Variety of Spani Custom Homes

Spani Developments Ltd.

Klassen Patio & Retaining Wall

CREATIVE BRICKS N BLOCKS

Concrete Retaining Wall System This small concrete retaining wall block, "Stackwall", was a perfect way to clean up a messy elevation change. Instead of rocks and dirt the block created a built-in planter. The greenery softens the space and blend s with the wall and slabs to keep the modern, clean aesthetic. Photo by Dave Mead/ Mead Construction

Building Retaining Walls

Down South Construction

New Brighton Backyard

Arvold Landscaping & Design inc.

Backyard stairs and pathway. built with Dresser trap boulders and reclaimed granite curbing used as stairs.

Mercer Island Bluestone Patio and Stairs

Orion Rockscapes

Natural stone dry stacked retaining walls. Planting space on each level.

Metropolitan Slope Design - South Boston

User

The goal of this landscape design and build project was to mitigate run-off from a steep hillside as well as to beautify the front foundation planting at a condo complex in South Boston. This design features a traditional approach to the front walkway using a mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, an oramental weeping tree, and a mix of perennials. Along the slope, our approach was to utilize a mix of grasses to hold soil and also to create swathes of color during the Fall season. Designed and built by Skyline Landscapes, LLC.

Natural Stone

Artistic Landscape Designs

Woodside garden

Sycamore Design

An elegant hillside landscape that embraces the native oaks, opening up to a meadow that overlooks the pool and patio.

Complete Lakefront Landscape

Eagleson Landscape Co.

Paver Pathway Project

Tellurian Construction

Paul Cleary Photography

Grey Doors

box architecture

Stepped terrace Landscape design: Dermot Foley Landscape architects Photo: Paul Tierney Photography

Retaining Wall For Front Yard

Big Rock Landscaping

This slopped yard is a perfect example of how design and function flow together in good landscape design- from the retaining walls to create flat space to the pavers and shrubbery.

Contemporary Landscape Design for a Narrow Back Yard in Napa, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Napa, CA residence, adjacent to a steep rock hillside. My design solutions included a contemporary redwood horizontal fence to help screen the view of the hillside along with arbors for vines that help to break up the long narrow space. I designed a triangular-shaped pergola with decorative panels from "Parasoleil" that serves as an artful focal point while providing interesting shade patterns that casts its delightful shadow along fence and patio and bench below, changing its position as the sun moves throughout the day. The landscape design includes angular planting beds, concrete pavers surrounded by gravel and a small lower-water lawn for the family to enjoy. The photos show the just planted low-water plants, vines and olive trees and again after a couple of months. Drawings, Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Sloped Garden Design Ideas with Concrete Pavers

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.