Vegetable, herbs and flowering plants for the '"Perennial Food Forest"

STONE SLAB STEPS WINDING DOWN STEEP SLOPE

Close up view of rugged stone slab steps that are fitted gracefully into the stone veneered wall and lead down to the lowest terrace that looks out over the river gorge below. These steps are carfeully integrated with the boulders to give the effect of these being carved right out of the natural bedrock. They look rugged but they are smooth even surfaces, set at an easy, walking cadence so going from the top to the bottom of the whole terrace system is a very easy and comfortable barefoot stroll. Photos Jane Luce

Contemporary Lake Living

Embassy Landscape Group

Clovelly treasure box

Quercus Gardens

Photographer: Robert Walsh Image copyright: Landsberg Garden Design

Alamo House I

CK Landscape

Serene Retreat

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Locally quarried sandstone walls, steps, patio and pond. The design reclaimed a steep slope and made for a visually appealing area that becomes very useable. Photo: The Ardent Gardener Landscape

burraneer bay views

Impressions Landscape - Design

A once overgrown mess of vegetation and unusable space, this project was more of a garden renovation than a complete landscape project. Choosing to work with a more traditional rustic charm theme. Built in a fashion that promoted an aged appeal as though the garden had been in place for years.

Skylake

User

Bergen County Landscape Designs

Jacobsen Landscape Design & Construction

Priddis Acreage #6

Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.

Our clients hired us to create a landscape for their new acreage that stays true to the native setting. We utilized natural rock, large southern Alberta native trees and plantings, with rock slabs for steps down the walkout sides of the home. The new asphalt driveway will be going in now that the landscaping is complete.

Specially designed backyard with retaining walls

Hedahl Landscape Deck & Patio

Permeable paver patio installed over septic drainline to provide breathability. Raised garden beds built into wall allow access from above and below.

Hillside Urban Garden

West Winds Nursery LLC

Thick Tennessee Crab Orchard Stone slabs create the steps. The slabs were snap cut to retain a natural feel. Virginia mined Sandstone blocks pick up the same color range and were used to create stone walls along the stone path. The garden primarily consists of serpentine swaths of Liriope spicata and Euonymus coloratus. These two plants work well to retain the soil and have kept erosion from being a problem. Additional species were added and nestled in close to the walk for garden interest. Blue sedges, white flowering geranium, dwarf mounding boxwoods and dwarf wintercreeper are visible in this picture. Photography by Katherine Palmer

Landscape Projects Pt II.

Moliver Landscape

Nature Preserve Backyard Sanctuary

The Art of Landscape

Jane Luce + Henk Sterenberg

jardin à Fontainebleau

Entre Ciel & Vert

Tuscan Farmhouse

Evergreen Landscape Architects, Inc.

Leland Walmsley

Private Residence in Blue River, CO

Neils Lunceford, Inc.

Private Residence in Blue River, CO Company: Neils Lunceford, Inc. Website: www.neilslunceford.com Phone: 970-468-0340 Photo Credit: Dan Skinner

Fire and Water

Wentworth Landscapes

Robert Harris Photography

Path on Perch

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

The path leading up to the steps to the patio provides a generous transition to the stroll garden and steps down to the lower level. This shot also gives a good perspective on how the garden works with the house.

French Chateau

The Barn: Landscape + Architecture

A sloping back yard is terraced by creating retaining walls made of eden cut drywall. The steppers in the natural stone walkway are patterned eden flagstone. To amp up the color contrast of white and green we used Limelight Hydrangea on the right and Incrediball Hydrangea on the left.

Sloped Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone 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.