Update: September 2015 Fence and paths installed, some plantings in place

Whitefish Bay Backyard

GRG Playscapes

Little Giant Photography

Midtown Commons Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

After their brand new construction was completed, this family had a beautiful and comfortable home that truly fit their needs. However, this new construction lacked an outdoor living space, which left the backyard feeling stark and bare. With this blank slate, we were able to create a relaxing environment for this family to enjoy. Faced with the challenge of using every square-inch of this small space, Native Edge was able to design a landscape that left this family worry-free. We incorporated a low maintenance composite decking system, modern raised metal planters, and a bubbling urn water feature to tie this peaceful landscape together. The poor drainage of the lot gave us the opportunity to create a striking cat walk and drainage feature, which left ample room for their vegetable and herb garden hobby. There is even a nook for the family dog to enjoy!

Le Jardin AVANT

Just'in Home

Voici le jardin avant les travaux. Tout est à refaire. La terre doit être retournée, les lames d cela terrasse doivent être karcher et teintes, les murs doivent être lavés, maçonnés et peints. Les plantations existantes enlevées. Un parc pour chien doit être installé afin que ces besoins n'abiment pas la future pelouse.

A San Jose Edible Garden

User

The owners search for seed of unusual varieties of edibles, and propagate the seedlings themselves. photo...Caitlin Atkinson

Vashon Garden

Scott Mantz Associates, Inc

scott mantz

The Potager Garden

Artisan Landscapes

Gardens in New Canaan

Janice Parker Landscape Architects

A vegetable garden is the strongest connection to the land. Neil Landino

Thorndon - a garden apartment in the city

HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery

A view down the side of the apartment to the raised potager at the end. Designed by HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery. Photo: NZ House & Garden.

Perth Garden Festival 2018

Perth Landscaping

Moonlight Photographic studio

Dutch Colonial Back Yard Makeover

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Rick Laughlin, APLD

Cottage Garden

Kerry Lewis Landscape Architecture

A rustic garden spire is engulfed by dahlias and other perennials and annuals in high summer.

Incredible edibles garden

North Leeds Garden Design

A greenhouse in a sunny spot is just right for growing tomatoes and peppers.

Four Season Rooftop Farm

Seattle Urban Farm Company

These four custom cedar raised beds were constructed at the Seattle Urban Farm Co headquarters and delivered, fully assembled, to the clients rooftop deck. Each of the four raised beds include a cold frame structure that sits 2ʼ above the raised bed with interchangeable south-angled panels: greenhouse paneling for winter and shade cloth covering for summer. This addition to the raised beds will allow the client to continue growing crops throughout the year in the unique microclimate of a roof, protecting crops from excess heat, cold, and wind. Hilary Dahl

The City Salad Box

Eden Condensed

Double City Salad Box planters in a backyard. These planters work well for people with mobility issues who have difficulty bending or squatting to garden.

Aqua Perma Solar Firma

CplusC Architects + Builders

Michael Lassman

Backyard Garden Retreat

Earth Design Gardens

1.5 years after installation. 'Full Range' flagstone used for seating area. Existing veggie boxes were modified and reused to better fit the space. Decomposed granite provides walking access around the boxes. Plants like Lavender, Yarrow and Hummingbird Sage support the existing fruit trees by attracting pollinators, adding flowers and pleasant smells to the garden.. Design by Marie Haka of earthdesigngardens.com, Installation by calnativescapes.com

Bee Garden / Apiary

User

An under-utilised corner of the garden was transformed into a romantic apiary, or bee-yard, featuring brightly painted hives and vintage furniture. The pebbles are a practical surface for working on the hives and retain water for the plants. Plants selected are a mix of bee-friendly perennials, herbs and vegetables, including dahlia, salvia leucanthe, anenome japonica and dianthus, buckwheat, blue kale, rhubarb, and silver lemon thyme. Woolly thyme, festuca coxii and purple alyssum soften the pebbles. Photos by Dee McQuillan

Tight Site But Big Entertaining

Land2c Landscape Architecture

Land2c Part of the narrow vegetable garden and new pathway with custom metal trellis for vegetable vines and safety screening of the basement stairs. Newly planted.

Details Within

Marilyn's Dreamscapes L.L.C.

This side yard area had a drainage problem, along with an in ground vegetable garden that was subject to animal browsing. The area was always wet and muddy and has a nearby basement window that was subject to flooding waters.

Small Garden Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.