A beautiful Victorian home nestled in Old Cabbagetown, a hidden gem of a neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Toronto. This garden (front and back) was cleaned up and modernized with plants able to offer huge splashes of colour even in a small partially shaded garden.

Brunswick East - Traditional vibes with a contemporary twist!

Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal

Significant work was involved to upgrade and modernise the house but within a reasonable budget. The garden has a small footprint both in the front and rear, and there were many practical considerations to tackle like the use of space, navigation and privacy. ⁠⁠ I especially love the new paving and stepwork for the front garden, as the stone used is one of my favourites in terms of material and colour, and the garden looks amazing at night. ⁠ ⁠ There are little nuances like a boulder placed as a seating area with an existing garden ornament that is sentimental to the clients (mummy koala holding its baby) that add an emotional element to the space. ⁠ ⁠ I love the tessellated tiles used for their front porch, replacing what was just a red painted concrete floor. It’s modern but adds that element of sophistication to the space and suits the house style and area. ⁠ ⁠ The rear garden had to have storage, and we needed to ensure that the client’s car was able to be parked but should not detract from the newly landscaped space. ⁠ ⁠ There is a granny flat in their rear garden that gets rented out, so I had to think about how to create privacy for both parties (the tenant and my clients)! ⁠ ⁠ The choice of plants was a little different as I’d mixed in succulents with exotics that give some seasonality impacts over the year. I really love the new fascia of the conservatory and the new built-in external cupboards and workbench! ⁠ ⁠

Useful Herbs by Water Feature

Ecoscape Environmental Design

You can see the dark green dill in the foreground of this edible garden patch surrounding a rustic moss-rock water feature. What you may not notice is the soapwort growing along the edge of the pathway because it is not in bloom. Back before phosphates, people used this nifty little plant for washing. It contains saponins, which cause boiled solutions made with soapwort to lather up. It's like nature's little bar of soap.

Landscaping Ideas

Buechel Stone Corp

This retaining wall uses Buechel Stone's Fond du Lac Random Boulders to enhance it's natural surroundings. Click on the tag to see more at www.buechelstone.com/shoppingcart/products/Fond-du-Lac-Ra....

Legare St. garden gate & arbor

Charleston Awning & Metal Company Inc.

Dieter

The southerly aspect provides advantageous conditions for the garden to flourish. This favourable position allows for a greater range of planting, encompassing a variety of seasonal vegetables and plants that like hot conditions.

Tudor Love

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Rose and cutting garden

The Lazy Gardener

Spirea, azaleas and roses conceal a cutting garden for floral arrangements.

Golf Greens

Ultimate Services Professional Grounds Management

Victorian Style Estate

Mierop Design, FAPLD

The rear of the house overlooks this hillside garden and guest house. Designed for continuous gorgeous color throughout the season and incredible texture and visual interest throughout the winter months. Lisa Mierop

Belle Terre

Signature Pools & Patios

Getzcreative Photography

Artfully Accessible, West Sussex

Acres Wild

Accessible Family Garden, West Sussex, UK

Mission Viejo Residence

Ocean Pavers, Inc.

New driveway and entry using Orco country cobble pavers in the Terra Verde color and Manor color. Double border using 6x6 pavers

Tennyson

Granite Works

Light Yellow Granite cobblestones are the hero of this paving project - with their inherent variation and warm tones they bring a level of softness to an otherwise hard, natural product. Valley Green Granite has been chosen as a border to the cobblestones to keep the design from feeling too rustic.

Blueberry Vanilla

SG Design

Tammyanne Matthew

Old Greenwich Foundation Plantings

Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC

The new low maintenance foundation plantings surrounding this charming house are dwarf so as to not overwhelm the beautiful front porch. Flowering shrubs, perennials, bulbs and groundcovers provide season interest spring thru fall. Landscape lighting was added to provide safe access from the front walk.

Historic Charm

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Within the final design, this project boasts an interactive double water feature with a bridge-rock walkway, a private fire pit lounge area, and a secluded hot tub space with the best view! Since our client is a professional artist, we worked with her on a distinctive paver inlay as the final touch. With strategic coordination and planning, Alderwood completed the project and created a result the homeowners now enjoy daily!

Right angled beds in Dun Laoire Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Formal Garden featuring raised herb beds with Maple Tree

West Newton

Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect

Victorian Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a Victorian 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 Victorian 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 Victorian 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.