An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia.

Eastern Inspiration

SH interiors

We created this natural movement pathway from the front entry to the side gate. The pads are stained concrete and we made them in random sizes to create an organic pattern.

Modern Landscape

Coan Waterfront Landscape, Camano Island, WA

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

Next to the shore, a stone patio and fire pit create a restful place to look over the water. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by Scott Lankford

Carney

Perpetual Bloom Gardening Services, LLC

Western Redbud in Spring

FormLA Landscaping

Do we need to speak to any other benefit of Western Redbud in early spring? These blooms are pollinator magnets - and delicious! As leaves fill in, they are a nearly translucent lime to apple green, allowing just the right amount of sun to break through the canopy.

Greyhound Road

Mark Fairhurst Architects

Rear view of the extension at night.

Wrought Iron Garden Gate

Great Lakes Metal Fabrication

This metal garden gate with double swing panels and wrought iron scrolls makes privacy and security easy and elegant. Share this project or pin it on Pinterest!

Garden Dublin 4

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Gold Granite Patio Boxwood Lollipop planting in urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

Sausalito

Studio Wildwood

Replaced ivy convered front yard with a uniform display of low water perennials, grasses, and succulents. Built Redwood Arbor in backyard for Bougainvilla to grow over

West Seattle

Classic Landscaping + Nursery

Front Slate Patio

The Urban Gardener LLC

Update existing front garden to include courtyard seating.

Spring Containers & Landscapes

KMS Gardens and Design

Hershey Town Home

Ruth Consoli Design

Clematis (foreground) and Spirea. Ruth Consoli Design

An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Here, ferns and geraniums spill over the granite plank paving.

Cambridge New-Build Garden

Colm Joseph Gardens

This contemporary garden creates a relaxed and natural living space in this new-build Cambridge home. Planting close to the glazed elevation of the modern architecture blurs the boundaries between house, garden and landscape, integrating the client’s daily experience of all three. The transition from house into garden is immediate, creating a feeling of stepping directly into the landscape. Seasonal transformations are emphasised and celebrated through naturalistic planting. Alongside this, a simple, restrained palette of limestone hard landscaping provides a crisp counterpoint to the loose planting. The bespoke limestone and steel table and benches, designed by Colm Joseph, offer a perfect spot to relax amongst the soft planting. A large boulder seat provides an additional spot to perch, doubling up as a natural bird bath in this wildlife friendly garden.

Plant Ideas & Colorful Combinations

Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

An unidentified brown moth on Monarda didyma 'Croftway Pink' - Bee Balm Austin Ganim Landscape Design, LLC

Nursery

Creek View Landscape Inc

Raised Beds

Artistry In Plants

Small Purple Garden Design Ideas

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.