Santa Monica - Courtyard entrance from sidewalk

Courtyard, entrance, driveway, all wrapped up in green!

Sabin Habitat Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Sedges and rushes in a front yard rain garden, surrounded by natural basalt boulders.

The Lawn

Conscious Environments Inc.

North Salem Pool Planting

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

The pool area is now a colorful focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. The pool area is now a focal point of this secluded property, transforming the site into a lush garden room and private oasis screening neighbor views. -Plantings include a mix of Trees, Shrubs and drifts of Perennials and Ornamental Grasses

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The height of the natural stone wall is 26" and perfect height for sitting. A six inch space between the side walk and the wall is planted with Cerastium tomentosum or snow-in-summer.

Sierra Morena

Waves Landscape Design

Colorful modern entry way seating area.

Urban Farm with Chickens

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

The clients finished the pond on their own with instructions provide by us using Pam Penicks blog post on how to!

Low Voltage LED's Illuminate Drought Tolerant Planting

Mediterrasian Landscapes

Terraces with drought tolerant plants

Mid Century xeriscape

Alford's Landscaping

Magnolia Modern

Mark S. Garff, Landscape Architect

This newly constructed home was in need of an outdoor living space and streetscape in a matching contemporary Northwest style. Our studio composed a landscape with an improved entry sequence, balancing the need for personal privacy alongside a distinctive public face. A steel framed gabion basket wall provides a crisp edge and doubles as retaining for the private patio behind the horizontal board fence. The courtyard oasis with a new deck is enclosed by warm wooden fencing set on top of the contrasting raw texture of a gabion retaining wall that acts as a backdrop to bold streetscape plantings.

Lafayette Chamer

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Steve Lambert Garden Lights Landscape

A (Dry) River Runs Through It

Finley's Tree & Landcare, Inc.

Front Yard Transformation

Ornamental Gardens by Lisa

Coast Rosemary shrubs line the inside of the retaining wall to create a cozy seating area.

Costa Mesa

Professional Outdoor Perspective

Fowler-Little Residence

Bay Tree Design, Inc.

Integrated Arbor Swing Set

West University

Helms Landscape Design, LLC

Danville

Garden Nest Residential Landscape

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Client Home - Brisbane Bayside

Indigo Homes

Another completed and stunning client home on Brisbane's bayside. A home that's perfect for unwinding and relaxing

Rosedale Modern Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

This duplex has a very modern aesthetic with focuses on clean lines and metal accents. However, the front courtyard was undeveloped and uninviting. We worked with the client to tie the courtyard and the property together by adding clean, monochromatic details with a heavy focus on texture. The main goal of this project was to add a low-maintenance outdoor living space that was an extension of the home. The small space and harsh sun exposure limited the plant pallet, but we were able to use lush plant material to maximize the space. A monochromatic pallet makes for a perfect backdrop for focal points and key pieces. The circular fire-pit was used to break up the 90 degree angles of the space, and also played off the round pottery.

Scripps Ranch Naturalistic Kid-friendly Landscape

Revolution Landscape

Bioswale with drought tolerant plantings designed to harvest rainwater.

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.