How Ambiance Garden Design was born - My Story

Suzanne Wilkerson

Ponds and Streams

Kingdom Landscaping

Ocean City, New Jersey

Northampton Nursery

Caulfield North

Boodle Concepts

Garden design & landscape construction in Caulfield North, Melbourne, by Benjamin Carter @ Boodle Concepts.

Drought 2016 gardens

Susie Dowd Markarian, Landscape Design

Kniphofia 'Elvira', with Calandrinia spectabilis front of Dasylirion wheeleri

29 Polo Club

semple brown design

Front Courtyard

Double Decker Playhouse

Plan-it Earth Design

This modern playhouse, designed and built by the homeowner, adds a nice focal point to the small backyard under their large walnut tree. A zip line attached to the roof provides a cool exit. Photo by Amy Whitworth

Edible Rustic Cabin

Native Sun Gardens

ALL REDWOOD, NON-TOXIC, KID-SAFE FOOD PRODUCTION, CUSTOM RAISED BEDS AND HEIRLOOM GRAFTED FRUIT TREES

Flowers in pots

Washington Landscape and Design LLC

Gary Ward

Riad Écologique

Sustainable Horticultural Environments

Teresa Watkins

Barry's Lawn Care

California Ranch Dreaming

Christiane Holmquist Landscape Design

Emma Almendarez

Landscaping

intimate spaces landscaping

Front landscape renovation and enhancements featuring a new porch railing we installed.

Designing with Hardscape

Jill Davis Design

Jill Davis

Urban Gardeners Garden

A Small Green Space

Megan Maloy www.meganmaloy.com

Oak-leaf Hydrangea provides interest in all seasons; It's a spectacle with the very large white blooms in the summer. The show continues into fall with - the leaves turning a bright red, ,and through the winter you have spent blooms to enjoy. Photo- Jill Davis

South Hill Passive House

Pacific Garden Design

While the homeowners' choice to build their new ultra-insulated passive house on an urban infill lot made sense on many levels, it also led to some major challenges. A massive basalt outcrop dominated the site, resulting in the lot remaining vacant for decades as the neighborhood grew around it. The architect sited the home on top of the outcrop with retaining walls around the home to create a flat plane to build on. Even pushing the limits this way resulted in limited outdoor space, but the intimate courtyard areas provide make the most of what's available. On one side of the house, the rock walls transition into tiered planting pockets before giving way to the natural slope. Selected native plants were added to the existing plant material that was preserved during construction.

brick & stone patio with children's garden

City Garden Company

A fun, inviting and low-maintenance outdoor living space for both adults and children to enjoy, in Watkinsville, GA. Patio with gas-fueled outdoor fireplace and deck, designed to work a variety of elements into a small parcel of backyard and to allow for access from the 2nd floor kitchen of this home in Watkinsville, GA. As the clients' wish list also included an outdoor kitchen, the necessary gas and drainage fittings were built into the destined spot, ready for the future addition of a grill and sink. The brick for the walls and fireplace was carefully selected to match the house, while completing the Oklahoma flagstone patio floor and stone cap. All stone and brick was hand-cut and laid by the City Garden Co install team. Plants and trees were added as a second phase to fit in with budget and optimal planting season. ZoomWorks

Landscaping Projects

Gove Landscape Construction

Small front lawn project with various flowers and plants.

Small Garden Design Ideas with Mulch

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.