Meditation Courtyard

B. Jane Gardens

Ryann Ford

My Landscaping Work

Dave Ryan Landscaping Nantucket

Engineered Retaining Wall (Clay) Snellville, Ga

Bailey Construction & Landscape Group, Inc

Finished retaining wall installed on the side of this yard. A railroad tie was was removed that had stairs. This is an engineered retaining wall.

California drought-tolerant garden

Kaiser Gardens

This is a California xeriscape succulent garden. Clients wanted color and texture with drought-resistant plant materials. They enjoy garden sculptures, so we included a Buddha and a Roman bust planted with succulents. The previous owners of the property left behind some old San Francisco cobblestones, which we incorporated into the new design, using them as garden steps. We built low, raised beds out of stone, also existing on the property, and used containers along steps and against existing concrete walls to soften the hard surfaces.

Custom Home in Bulverde

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping

We took Texas native (adapted) plants and added a splash of elegance to give this front entry the luxury feel it deserves. We had to pick plants that would survive the brutal Texas heat as well as the hungriest whitetail deer in Texas.The deer were relentless and we had to use natural deterrents (plants that deer are supposed to hate) along with man made products (like deer netting).

Cape Cod in the Burbs

Western DuPage Landscaping, Inc.

This was a Illinois Landscape Contractors Excellence in Landscape Awards, Gold Award wining project in 2008. This home was also featured on the Glen Ellyn Garden walk.

Walls

Dave Pratt Designs and Consulting

Xeriscape #1

Rhinamic Workforce LLC.

Marty Ruona

Paver Driveway

Art of the Land

Paved driveway at end of block adds interest and minimizes the slope of the drive, complete with flagstone borders.

Corona House

Imperial Landscape Services

Catskill Mountain Project

The Crafted Garden

Grass slope, flanked by deer proof Globe Arborvitae and Lamb's Ears, links garden levels allowing access for equipment and leading to the south forest. Designer and execution - Susan Irving

Landscaping Alongside Pools

Treeland Nursery

Large Eagleston Hollies make for the perfect backdrop and privacy screen in the backyard by the pool. Trees planted and provided by Treeland Nursery. Visit our website to learn more. http://www.tree-land.com/trees_eagleston_holly.asp

A Painter's Palette

Sustainable Horticultural Environments

Teresa Watkins,

Tiered Stone Retaining Wall

Personal Touch Landscape & Gardening

This tiered retaining wall is made from stone and helps to add depth to this landscape! While serving its essential function, this wall also hosts a variety of garden beds!

Grass Terraces

Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture

AFTER: Grassed terrace facing north

Futurity, Inc.

A gravel path winds around the property, creating a simple edge between the home and the adjacent conservation easement natural area. A stone retaining wall creates a grassed terrace.

Mad River Contemporary

Wagner Hodgson

Entryway from driveway

Lakeshore Residence

Miller Landscape Architecture

Adrienne Link Newton

Terraced Yards

Landscape Associates of De Pere Inc.

Turquoise Garden Design Ideas with a Retaining Wall

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.