Matching the lines and angles of existing structures helped create a natural framework for dividing the space

handcrafted stairway is kept together by railroad ties and nails. pathway allows beach access and erosion control in this large ravine.

Jardin en bord de mer

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Création complète d'un jardin en bord de mer Une terrasse en bois exotique entouré de massif et desservant le gazon offre une vue exceptionnelle sur la mer. Une ambiance cosy ou il fait bon vivre Les massifs sont fleuris, structurés et résistant au bord de mer : Teucrium, Perovskia, Griselina, ...

Canyon House

Gustave Carlson Design

Genuss im Garten: Outdoorküche und Lounge Terasse

Blöchle und Schwaller GbR

Das Zusammenspiel von Outdoorküche, Holzterrasse mit Lounge-Möbeln und Essterrasse. Das Sonnensegel bietet in der exponierten Lage eine angenehme Beschattung.

Coastal Contemporary

Ivy & Bloom

In the countryside not far from a popular west coast beach, this inter-generational family home is comprised of a main residence and three small individual buildings as the secondary residence. Following the strong lines of the architecture, and using the buildings as shelter from the wind, we designed a stepped fence to create an enclosed outdoor living area, linking a series of courtyards and decks together to manage the level changes of the site. While each small building has its own intimate outdoor space, these spaces combine to connect the three buildings into a whole home, providing space for the extended family to gather. The courtyards also incorporate a spa pool, barbeque, clothesline and utility area and outdoor shower for the grandchildren after those sandy visits to the beach.Referencing the colours of scandinavian coastal country homes, each of the three entry gates was painted a different feature colour, making it easy to guide guests and other visitors to the appropriate entrance. This palette was then repeated through the plantings and outdoor furnishings used. The plants chosen also incorporate a selection of New Zealand natives suitable to the site, a number of edible plants, and a selection of 'old favourites' that the clients had loved from their past gardens in Christchurch ... including photinia 'red robin', flowering cherry trees, wisteria and Compassion climbing roses.Outside of the protected courtyard, planting is minimal to allow the beautiful view over the wetland and wider landscape to capture full attention.This garden is still under development, the lawns are developing well and the next round of planting is about to begin. Photos : Dee McQuillan

Création de paliers dans un jardin en pente

Denis Maloigne Paysage

Création d'un parterre filant dans le prolongement des marches, adossé à un muret de gabions permettant de retenir la terre. L'engazonnement est réalisé par semis.

ON THE EDGE OF THE FOREST

atelje ónkraj

In this country garden, we renovated the shores of the pond and created a wooden island to which floating wooden paths lead. Planted the edges of the garden. Added high-altitude wooden terraces at the edge of the forest. We placed sculptures in hidden corners. Created a rural fairytale garden.

Timberframe Tea House

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney Minglewood Designs

West Vancouver Waterside Terraces..

derek lepper photography

Beautiful landscaping leading down a steep rocky site to the ocean. Natural stone stairway leads down to a circular wooden deck by Solution Renovations. The landscaper is Pacifica Landscape Works Inc. All photographs © 2007 Derek Lepper, All Rights Reserved.

Elevated Sky Garden Walk

Rosemarie Allaire Lighting Design

Steve Lerum

Outdoor Living

Sikora Creations

Your outdoor living spaces need to blend with the natural terrain of your home site.

Inner City Tropical resort feel

Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan

Modern living

SeaBreeze Design & Construct

built over a storm water channel, we created extra usable metreage by installing modular floating landscaping components, enabling is to bridge over the top of and completely disguising the drainage channel. It was done quite economically and it certainly created more valuable usable site meters.

Millerton Retreat: Pond

Sloan Architects, P.C.

Arriving at the other side of the bridge reveals another hidden gem, an approximately 17,000 sq. ft. pond. Although man made, it is thoughtfully designed and well integrated into the site as if it were part of the original landscape. Since its installation, it has become an inviting home to various species of wildlife - herons, frogs, other small birds and critters - a delight for the home owners. Compositions of rocks and stones in the forms of water falls and babbling brooks are strategically placed and weaved in to preserve the natural setting of the property, along with careful selections and placements of native and water plants as part of the design, while the white oak boardwalk meanders along the periphery. Sloan Architects P.C.

Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel and Lawn Replacement - Backyard, Novato, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

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. The plant medley includes Sea Lavender, Blue Oat Grass, Bulbine - Snake plant, Parrot's Beak and others. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

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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

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