MALVERN | WATTLE HOUSE Front garden Design | Stone Masonry Restoration | Colour selection The client brief was to design a new fence and entrance including garden, restoration of the façade including verandah of this old beauty. This gorgeous 115 year old, villa required extensive renovation to the façade, timberwork and verandah. Withing this design our client wanted a new, very generous entrance where she could greet her broad circle of friends and family. Our client requested a modern take on the ‘old’ and she wanted every plant she has ever loved, in her new garden, as this was to be her last move. Jill is an avid gardener at age 82, she maintains her own garden and each plant has special memories and she wanted a garden that represented her many gardens in the past, plants from friends and plants that prompted wonderful stories. In fact, a true ‘memory garden’. The garden is peppered with deciduous trees, perennial plants that give texture and interest, annuals and plants that flower throughout the seasons. We were given free rein to select colours and finishes for the colour palette and hardscaping. However, one constraint was that Jill wanted to retain the terrazzo on the front verandah. Whilst on a site visit we found the original slate from the verandah in the back garden holding up the raised vegetable garden. We re-purposed this and used them as steppers in the front garden. To enhance the design and to encourage bees and birds into the garden we included a spun copper dish from Mallee Design. A garden that we have had the very great pleasure to design and bring to life. Residential | Building Design Completed | 2020 Building Designer Nick Apps, Catnik Design Studio Landscape Designer Cathy Apps, Catnik Design Studio Construction | Catnik Design Studio Lighting | LED Outdoors_Architectural

Clopay Products

Precision Garage Door of Akron

Bunker Hill

ILT Vignocchi

We constructed a waterfall as a point of interest. It is our goal to make something feel as though it has always been there.

Detailed Stonework Entryway, Patio and more

Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

We used several types and sizes of stonework to create the entryway to the front door.

Palo Alto Eichler

The Garden Route Company

Richard Radford

Minimalist Garden

Patricia Tyrrell Living Landscapes

Garden inspired by the seaside. Minimalist and low maintenance with a concrete polished patio and pea gravel detail.

Vorgärten "EINGERAHMT"

Blum & Scherer Gartendesign und Freiraumplanung

Vorgarten "EINGERAHMT" Die besondere Wirkung des in Weiß gehaltenen, modernen Vorgartens, in Zusammenspiel mit der Architektur des Neubaus, ergibt eine gelungene Symbiose. Die Planung der Bepflanzung ist der Geradlinigkeit angepasst, gibt Akzente und nutzt die Gegebenheiten des sonnigen Vorgartens Friedberg, Wetteraukreis Projektjahr: 2014

Simsbury Spa Retreat

Dian Barnes Landscape Design, LLC

The Office

Jackie and the Beanstalk

Scaevola planted in front of the Phormium 'Black Adder' Photos by Karin Wilson

Hilltop Haven

Native Edge Landscape

The primary goals for this project included completing the landscape left unfinished around the existing pool, replacing as much lawn as possible with native plants to attract pollinators and birds, and reimagining the front yard hillside.

Small garden in Kew

Landscaping Solutions

Modern Backyard with Glass Rock Fire Pit

Black Diamond Landscape and Lighting

Concrete fire feature with cool blue fire glass. #southjordanlocalscape#landscapedesigndaybreak#daybreaklandscape

Barbecue Pits and Outdoor Kitchens, AZ, The Yard Sylist

The Yard Stylist

We installed an outdoor kitchen, white paver patio, and landscape rock for the owners of this Eastmark, AZ home. The paved patio has marble, providing a look of elegance to the area. The outdoor kitchen offers an island area for eating or conversation. The pale grays and whites of both the outdoor kitchen and the paved patio are highlighted thanks to both the brown brick wall and the darker colored decorative gravel used in the landscaping.

Entry Tree Court

Resolution: 4 Architecture

Entry Tree Court with Poured-In-Place Concrete Pavers and Retaining Walls

Master Plans and Conceptual Plans

April Philips Design Works

Belvedere Residence: Plan, Site sections and details on following pages for a steep hillside property and gardens. Garden rooms are organized with the topography to utilize the entire property.

LaurelRock Company: Bluff Point

LaurelRock

West Lake Hills | Limestone Lueder Walkway & Steel Planter

Twistleaf

Photo by Brittany Dawn Short

ADA Custom Handrails

Great Lakes Metal Fabrication

Stephen P.

Bocce Ball Court

LandZen Landscape Design & Construction

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Native sabal palms frame the beautiful coastal architecture while native understory plantings soften the home.

White Full Sun 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.