Top view from the roof.

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature &

Whipple Russell Architects

Mandeville Canyon Brentwood, Los Angeles modern luxury home pond water feature & front yard landscape design

Berkeley Slope Transformed

Sarah Herman Landscape Design

Landscape Design Small Front Yard with Extended Driveway in Clairemont

Landscape Logic

Landscape Logic designed this small front yard in La Jolla, CA. We expanded the driveway with a flagstone walkway and softened the front with artificial turf. This yard now has great curb appeal that the owner was looking for. Simple yet elegant.

native california plants / low-maintenance landscape detail

Moss Yaw Design studio

Lavender, along with gravel, basalt and other native plantings add to the beautiful cool color palette, enhancing the architectural design while providing for a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance front yard.

Contemporary Oasis

Shear Force Construction Services, Inc.

Solana Beach Modern Eclectic Landscape Redesign

Revolution Landscape

Creative steel grate drain shuttles water from roof gutter into a naturalistic bioswale designed to catch and absorb runoff from the roof.

Mid Century Modern in Mountain View

Elemental Design Group

Modern path lights in stainless steel finish with la Paz pebbles.

Killer Eighties Swaim

Prideaux Design

Modern Family Entertaining Space

Native Edge Landscape

Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

Soft modern

Happy Gardens

Soft modern landscaping

Eichler Landscape Remodel

Boxleaf Design, Inc.

photo credit: Karolina Buchner

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

GARDEN PROS

Lethbridge Modern Landscape Installation

earthlings inc.

Jeff Hinman Photography

Front Garden

Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design

Transitional Minimal Westside

GO Designs Inc.

Clean Minimal transitional that makes sense was our clients desire. We want something different that matches with our new homes architecture. We also dont want to spend our time maintaining it, lol. Some other concerns were drainage in the backyard due to the lot being cut into the side of a hill. Limestone walls accentuate the entrance, stained concrete give just enough contrast and glistens when night sets and the outdoor lighting shines the pathways to and around their home. Walking around back entertainment space allows for cooking, sitting in front of the fireplace, sun bathing and some space for their 4 legged family members. Just enough to create balance & flow.

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Matthew Murrey Design

This modern landscape features a minimal planting schematic featuring Agave Americana and Dwarf Sabal Palmetto. The plantings, while simple, are refined and sophisticated, echoing the architecture of this classic modern home. The backyard features a large covered terrace, outdoor kitchen, and negative edge swimming pool.

Maust back patio area

User

This previously unused space in the back yard was difficult for the elderly owners to utilize. We added heavy timber borders and concrete pavers as well as some small beds to the area and now it is used much more. The Landscape Doctor Inc.

Ultra-Modern House with Rock Garden

Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.

Classic Coastal Garden

Helix Green Designs

Coastal side yard garden with a steel edge lined decomposed limestone walkway, podocarpus hedge and seagrape.

White Xeriscape 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.