Beautiful Gardens magazine

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

Residential Work

Brewster Timber Frame Company

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, ...

Privatgarten mit Schwimmteich

natur art

Frieder Weigand

Pyra architecte - villa G

Michel Eisenlohr auteur photographe

Adams, WI Wisconsin Log Home

Pella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin

Designed & Built by Wisconsin Log Homes / Photos by KCJ Studios

Kubisches Architektenhaus mit geometrischem Garten mit Stauden, Rosen und Obst

Dagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung

Das Hangbeet einige Jahre nach der Pflanzung. Die Pfingstrosen haben nun eine stattliche Größe. Der Boden ist dicht mit Storchschnabel bewachsen.

Garten

Stefanie Sarp Interiors

Inner City Tropical resort feel

Zones Landscaping Auckland Central Kate Ryan

Surrounding a stunning black and white-clad multi-storey weatherboard home in Auckland’s Remuera was a garden that was somewhat lacking in vigour. It consisted of planting, some larger trees, and a lack of flow, character or consistency. So when the clients, a retired couple, decided to rejuvenate their tired outdoor space, they approached Zones Landscaping specialist Kate Ryan. Kate’s brief was to create something stunning and vibrant with a tropical resort feel. Set against the striking black and white exterior of this home, the planting needed to be bold yet considered to have the desired effect. Bursts of colour throughout the planting help to tie the overall scheme together and create the striking element sought in the original brief. “We used a lot of sub-tropical plants – birds of paradise for the orange colour, giant bromeliad for their rusty red colour, and lots of greens and yellows as well as rain lilies, which when in flower will create a blanket of white.” The house is located down a long, shared driveway so importance was placed on creating character at the main pedestrian entranceway to the home. Kate managed the initial brief, design phase and then the landscaping itself through until delivery, with the project delivered on time and on budget to clients who say they are thrilled with the modern, striking planting and impressive entranceway. The special feature designed in corten steel is the entrance gate and fence. This mirrored the pattern in the garage door and added a unique feature. A back lit corten cut out of the house numbers adds a perfect addition for the entrance. The clients love this look coming into the property.

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.

Kubisches Architektenhaus mit geometrischem Garten mit Stauden, Rosen und Obst

Dagmar Stucke Gartengestaltung

Der Garten direkt nach der Bepflanzung. Die Treppenanlage und Holzterrasse haben die Bauherren in Eigenarbeit angelegt. Durch die großzügige Absenkung erhält der Keller viel Tageslicht. Die abgesenkte Rasenfläche wurde später in eine riesige Sandspielfläche für die Kinder verwandelt, in die sie auf einer Rutsche hineinrutschen konnten.

vue sur l'escalier et la terrasse en bois exotique

Duval&Bossennec - Paysagiste concepteur

Deck - Marietta

Jeffrey C. Glover, LLC.

Jeff Glover

Jason Busch

North Somerset Coastal Garden

GreenBird

GreenBird Gardening Ltd

Mount Pleasant

Epic Landscape Design

Sloped Garden Design Ideas with Decking

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.