Formal front garden

Gate Entrance

Custom Security Fence & Iron Works, LLC

West Coast contemporary front yard

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Generous use of ornamental grasses and billowing perennials, including cat mint, thyme and lavender, soften the entrance to this waterfront property.

2017 ARDA - Design Details - Hobbs’ Ink

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

The designers were forced by site constraints to place the front door substantially pointed at the side of the neighbor's property. Deed restrictions prohibited a conventional privacy fence, and a fortress-like barrier was undesirable. The designer only had a little space to fit both plantings and the new metal screening. They worked out a patchwork of interesting metal mesh and other metal panels, along with more conventional iron fence pales and stock wire, to visually tie the new metal screening to fences found elsewhere on the property. An ARDA for Design Details goes to Hobbs’ Ink Designer: Janet Hobbs From: Bee cave, Texas

Old Fashioned Driveway

Hartman Companies, Inc.

Mark's Backyard

Artistic Landscapes

Vellano Spec Home

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Photography by Mark Liddell and Jared Tafau - TerraGreen Development

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.

Interlocking driveway

Horvath Landscapes

plutadesigns

Clean Concrete Drive with Bold Brick Accent Retaining Walls

Landscapes by Terra

Retainer wall added for functionality and contrast in Grandview craftsman.

Home by the water

By Design Landscapes, Inc.

View from the custom paver driveway and front steps. Photography : Axial Creative

Hardscape Design

VerdeGo

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

Venetian Home Entry

Archer Services

A breathtaking view of the front entrance of a Venetian style home accentuated with Italian Cypress trees, a variety of shrubs, and a stone retaining wall.

Current projects

Signature Landscape Contractors, LLC.

Brick Paver Driveways

Teddy's Lawn & Landscape

Patio and Walkway

User

Patio and fire pit and walkway with integrated paver lighting, line with decorative concrete curbing (aka side burns)

Maaemo

Green Sheep Collective

Maaemo - Mother Earth - is the name our clients adopted for their Reservoir renovation. This theme of connecting back to nature informed the design and led to the creation of a series of spaces that were intended to nurture. By using recycled materials, maximising northern light and providing strong connections to the outdoors, we were able to design a home that fosters family living with a sense of grounding and togetherness. Featuring passive solar principles, soaring exposed rafters, plentiful natural light and a snug sunken living area, this home is comfortable, energy efficient and exciting to inhabit.

Contemporary Renovation

Outdoor Concepts Landscape Contracting Inc

A unique blend of cast cement and Techno Block Capstone. was used to create this walkway from driveway to front door.

Venetian Home Raised Beds and Entry

Archer Services

The use of a variety of shrubs adds texture and color that pops nicely when paired with the stone and brickwork on the front of this Venetian style home.

White Garden Design Ideas with Brick 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.