This Family in Northwest DC wanted a cozy, lush space filled with Natives and with plenty of space to grow vegetables. The landscape beds are full of native shrubs and perennials with an emphasis on year round beauty. Plants were seleccted for their beneficial insect host properties as well as for beauty. Flowering perennials were selected so that something will be in bloom all season long; from the early spring Virginia Bluebells to the fall flowering Goldenrod. The herb spiral was hand made by Clara herself and is a favorite feature of this productive, inviting space.

Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Our homeowners were looking for a garden where they could sit by the fire, grow vegetable and hear the sound of water. Their home was new construction in a modern farmhouse style. We used gravel and concrete as paving. Board formed concrete firepit keeps it feeling modern. The vegetable beds supply season vegetables and herbs.

Drought tolerant and deer proof

Brown Dion Design

This is their garden about a year later. Native and drought tolerant plants fill the area between the street and the set-back deer fence. The fence is transparent to keep a friendly face to neighbors.

Twin Cities Tiryns

TerraVista Landscape and Design

Interaction of the patio elements. Signs of the Zodiac surrounding the antique granite cobble infiltration area.

Sub-Urban Agriculture in Danville

April Philips Design Works

Vegetable, herbs and flowering plants for the '"Perennial Food Forest"

Country Hill

User

Ventura

Isabel Moritz Designs

Small space landscape design. Drought tolerant planting with relaxed elements but structured spaces.

Ground covers will cut your water bill down and leave you with a clean and polished look for your outside space! Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer

Valdes

SP Gardens - Susanna Pagan Landscape Design

Leigh Castelli Photography

Colorful + Lush Rock Garden

Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping

Dream Project edible and native garden

Gardens in Abundance

Beadle Buddy

The Ranch Mine

Front Garden, Rear Garden & Full Plantings for Urban Townhome

Roland Oehme Landscape Architecture

This project is a townhome in Baltimore, so it’s urban. It consists of a small front garden, sidewalk planting, and rear garden. I designed and installed the plantings for all of the areas. Our team also installed two rain barrels, one in the front and one in the rear. Our team first removed a portion of the sidewalk in front in order to create a new garden bed. We edged the bed with granite cobblestones. I designed a mix of beautiful flowering perennials and also an herb garden in the front bed. For the rear garden I designed a native grass lawn for the bench area and a shade garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Ladera Ranch Modern Farmhouse

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Front + Backyard Design (Colorado)

Tilly | Landscape Design

This customer was looking to add privacy, use less water, include raised bed garden and fire pit...making it all more their style which was a blend between modern and farmhouse.

The edible garden / Garden for a London chef

Barbara Samitier Gardens

Anna Batchelor

Asbury

Natural Wonders Landscaping

Shen 2016

Glacier View Landscape & Design, Inc.

Dave White

Mow-less Bounty

Roxy Designs

Xeriscape Design Ideas with a Vegetable Garden

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.