Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

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LANDSCAPES BY DAVIDS

Contemporary Home and Garden

Montecito Landscape

Lisa Cullen: This fabulous French stone fountain from Eye of the Day, GDC in Carpinteria becomes the centerpiece in this incredible space. Surrounded by Oaks and Olives, the garden is filled with drought tolerant perennials of euphorbia, agave, nepeta, salvia mystic spires, lavender

Dover, MA- Driveway entrance and rear patio design

Sallie Hill Design, Landscape Architect

NSG Ground Covers

Native Sun Gardens

Ground covers will cut your water bill down and leave you with a clean and polished look for your outside space! Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer

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.

Stone West Country Estate

Gravel To Gold, Inc.

Custom dry stack masonry wall and mortar stone staircase are complimented by an array of Summer blooms. The staircase leads from the orchard to the Bocce court.

Spanish Bungalow

Lisa Gimmy Landscape Architecture

Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout

Van Zelst Inc

Arched topped gate with circular cutout and lattice top.

Waterfall created by using PA Fieldstone boulders

TDH LANDSCAPING

Redmond Foss

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Natural Stone waterfall, bridge and pond

Kona Land And Water Escape

This job was in Kona, Hawaii and is constructed from native rock.

Hot Lips Salvia

FormLA Landscaping

Hot Lips Salvia blooms look more like those of snapdragons than the notable wands of its sister salvias. It gets its name from the white and red tips of it's blooms that look like "Hot Lips". In spring, its fiesta red blooms seem to fill the garden. In winter, Hot Lips' foliage also brings something distinctive to the garden. Its woodier stalks and delicate, deep green leaves create a dramatic backdrop for the silvery foliage of Salvia Clevelandii and cassia. Photo: Orly Olivier

cactus & Succulent Gardens

Rhinamic Workforce LLC.

Marty Ruona

Stone piers and stone driveway apron

Joan Rothenbucher Landscape Design

Beverly Grove, Monet Drought Tolerant Garden -Front Yard

Bosler Earth Design

Daniel Bosler Photography

Contemporary Lakeside Patio - Glendale

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

View of the beach from the patio as seen through Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'. Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Modern California Native Garden

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Shoreline Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Tom LLC

boulder wall at waterfront with steps to dock

Turquoise Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.