Liz Blomeyer Home Sales, Staging & Design

The Mission Photography

stone wall

Harran Property Management

stone wall with step

Eel River Rd. Roses and Window Boxes

JuliaGarden Design Ltd.

Bright pink petunias and angelonia paired with yellow Marguerite daisies and Algerian ivy.

The Winding Garden

Margo Lee / Local Gardens

A focal point was created on the back fence that adds interest and beauty to what would normally be just a plain fence. Wire and confederate jasmine were used to create this piece of living wall art. The circles in full bloom are spectacular to view and provide a sweet fragrance. The vine art is easy to maintain and stays green all year.

Spring flowers installation

Blue Sky Maintenance Solutions LLC

CASA GLOBETROTTING

Whouse

The Red Thread - RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Robert Barker Garden and Landscape Design

The Red Thread - RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Gold Medal Winning Garden Hosta 'Francee', Geraniums and Astrantias

Gulfport landscape renovations

Backyard Getaway

Completed landscape renovations include raised border garden and new sod

Containers

Landscape Projects, Inc.

Gamme Ambellya

Espaces Paysagers

Detail California Natives Drought Tolerant Garden

Bosler Earth Design

Daniel Bosler Photography

Kansas cabin

Hickman Construction Services

A parting shot.

Walk

Green Spaces Landscaping

This boulder and flagstone path over a dry creek bed leads you to a quaint sitting area.

Eco Marathon Olive in Montclair, CA

Purchase Green Artificial Grass

Woodworking

Arbordale Landscaping

Landscape Carpentry

Permaculture Orchard, Natick MA 3-1/2 months old. Complete regenerating ecosystem of food production. Also known as a "food forest" meaning in the example of mother nature there is no tilling, weeding is minimal to none as plantings are intentionally condensed to provide nutrients and weed control to each other. Since the industrial revolution monoculture taught us to grow one massive crop for profit. Mother nature rules as there is minimal maintenance after 5-6 years of establishing the succession plantings. Things take time but with a good investment of your time and effort upfront will give you returns for the lifetime of the site as all perennial fruit,vegetable, and medicinal plants that require no fertilizers or pesticides.

Citrus Avenue Urban Contemporary

BORDEN Landscape Design

Photos by Ryan Gamma Architecture by Steffani Drass, Leader Design Studio

Turquoise 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.