When these out of towners were looking for someone to maintain their New Orleans vacation home's landscape, they found Exterior Designs could not only help, but could also give them a low maintenance landscape that could be enjoyed when they visited.

Snake River Retreat

DESIGN WORKSHOP, INC.

D.A. Horchner / Design Workshop, Inc.

Мечта об Альпах. КП Вымпел 2016

ARCADIA GARDEN Ландшафтная Студия

ARCADIA GARDEN LANDSCAPE STUDIO Ландшафтный дизайн, Сад Аркадия, Аркадия Гарден фото Диана Дубовицкая

Roseville Extension

The Little Design Corner

Clare Le Roy

Lakota #5 Carpentry & Landscaping

Klebba Custom Builders

Tuscan Villa Landscape

Stephen E. Meehan, Landscape Architect

Planted slope along informal winding stone steps

Garden Dublin 4

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Synthetic Lawn Boxwood Lollipop planting in urban Garden Design by Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design 014060004 Amazonlandscaping.ie

My Work

Terra Landscaping Inc.

outdoor living

V.I.Photography & Design

V.I.Photography & Design Vincent Ivicevic

Low Water Love

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

Tiered of the looking out at a shabby brown lawn in their front yard and unwilling to use the water to keep it green these homeowners decided to go for something different. The wife in this household worked from home and was motivated to have a better view from her home office. As an enthusiastic bird watcher, I wanted to give her a view that included happy birds fluttering about. The husband was annoyed by the fact that some of the neighbors allowed their dogs to use this corner lot a toilet without having the curtesy of cleaning up after them. My job was to create a low water landscape (also known as xeriscape) that attracted birds, bees and butterflies but kept the dogs off. We started with directing down spouts in to catch basins called infiltration swales. These swales capture water storing it in the soil where it can be accessed by plants months after the rains have stopped. Then we integrated primarily California native plants and succulents into the design. Special attention was payed to the water needs of the plants and the ideal growing conditions for each species so that the combination of earthworks and plant choice and placement this landscape can get by with zero supplemental irrigation after the period of establishment this landscape. By incorporating flowering California native plants, native birds and insects flocked to the site in a neighborhood otherwise dominated by lifeless landscapes. By surrounding the garden with decomposed granite and succulents we created a space that was unpleasant and unappealing for dogs to relive themselves while remaining appealing to more human sensibilities. Today this property sits on the corner in a suburban neighborhood of Goleta, California. Hopefully serving as inspiration to take out lawns and build beautiful gardens that work to integrate the man made landscape with the natural ecosystem in which it is built.

Seaside Country

Ashley Farrell Landscape Design

Villa Pandorea - Giardino

David Casa

Giardino | Garden

Lakeshore Residence

Miller Landscape Architecture

Adrienne Link Newton

Natursteinpool zum Sport treiben

Garten Bitters - Gärtner von Eden

Dieser Pool aus Natursteinplatten ist ein absolutes Design-Highlight! Das glasklare Wasser glänzt mit Sonneneinstrahlungen. In diesem Natursteinpool kann man sich auf kleinstem Raum so richtig auspowern! Dank der Gegenstromanlage ist es möglich je nach Stärke Bahnen zu ziehen! Die Gegenstromanlage lässt sich in ihrer Stärke regulieren. Als absolutes Highlight wurde dieser Natursteinpool als Infinity-Variante gebaut.

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

Illuminated Outdoor Rooms

TLC Gardens

Modern, low voltage landscape lighting illuminates the outdoor rooms for the evening.

Bocce Court

LDAW Landscape Architecture, PC

Bocce court we designed and installed for client

Mediterranean: Euclid

Harold Leidner Landscape Architects

Completed in 2013, this stunning Italianate Mediterranean Villa is located in Highland Park, Texas and stands out in an already distinct architectural neighborhood. This project was designed and installed by Harold Leidner Landscape Architects. The expansive property features a lush landscaping, front motor court with travertine pavers and a luxury pool and spa. The pool area was designed to have a private resort feel to allow for entertaining. In addition to the spacious loggia and cabana spaces, the owner also wanted to have shade protection near the water, so a custom designed pavilion was built on the end of the pool to provide a shaded destination with cushion lounges that extend out into the water, flanked by fountains and adjacent to a fire bowl feature with a classic fire place surround. A truly elegant outdoor space for parties and entertaining with a sophisticated, modern flavor.

Athlone Town-Urban Garden Design

Colin Cooney Designs

Feature planting bed with half standard holly trees, hydrangea limelight and ornamental grasses.

Natural Rock Retaining Walls

Rick Gruel Landscaping & Design, LLC

Rock retaining wall

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.