Drought tolerant plantings with Mini Farm Box Vegetable Garden and Outdoor Shower

Ventura

Isabel Moritz Designs

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

Mow-less Bounty

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

The Art of Food in the Garden

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Circular, custom aluminium raised beds are supplemented with less expensive mail order beds to keep the project more cost effective, but still beautiful and functional.

External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander

Dion Seminara Architecture

External & Landscape Works To 1930s Art Deco Queenslander

Mow-less Bounty

Roxy Designs

Photo: © Jude Parkinson-Morgan

Orinda Ivy Drive Modern

Garden Lights Landscape and Pool Development Inc.

Stephen Lambert

The edible garden / Garden for a London chef

Barbara Samitier Gardens

Anna Batchelor

NSG Ground Covers

Native Sun Gardens

This is in Berkeley, CA and features diamondia and manzanita groundcovers. Photo Cred: Joshua Thayer

Provence comes to California

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This beautiful property is located in the hills above of Montecito with 360 degree of views onto the Channel Islands and the surrounding mountains. Inspired by the Japanese landscape design principal of the borrowed landscape the gardens on this property serves as a kind of picture frame from which to view the natural beauty of its surroundings. This 15-year-old costume-built home was crafted with all the style and workmanship ship found in Villa or Château in the Mediterranean. Unfortunately, the garden design was not as well thought out as the house was. Most of this property receives baking sun, drying winds and is in an extremely high fire danger area. Do to these factors many of the plants on the property were unsuitable for their location. The original planting scheme was also lifeless and colorless. Poor landscape maintenance had left many of the plants on the property sick and dying. We came in to revive this landscape, breathing new life into it. Creating a drought tolerant and fire wise landscape was of utmost importance to these clients. Staying true to the more formal landscape styles found in Southern Europe we also want to create an opportunity to design seamlessly blend with its natural surroundings. We did that by incorporating a lot of California native plants. This vast property also contains an avocado orchard and a vineyard. By adding California native plants the property is inviting in native birds and insects that help keep pollinate the orchard and vineyard and keep pest problems at bay. Because these clients enjoy harvesting from their land we added elements of edible landscaping to this project. We filled pottery and planter beds with fruit trees, culinary and medicinal herbs as well as flowers that can be used in cut flower arrangements. Lastly, we went through carefully pruning diseased plants, treating pest problems an improving the soil. Now the landscape is not only more beautiful it is more protected against fire, is more water wise and integrate into its surrounds with a wholistic approach.

Midtown Commons Courtyard

Native Edge Landscape

After their brand new construction was completed, this family had a beautiful and comfortable home that truly fit their needs. However, this new construction lacked an outdoor living space, which left the backyard feeling stark and bare. With this blank slate, we were able to create a relaxing environment for this family to enjoy. Faced with the challenge of using every square-inch of this small space, Native Edge was able to design a landscape that left this family worry-free. We incorporated a low maintenance composite decking system, modern raised metal planters, and a bubbling urn water feature to tie this peaceful landscape together. The poor drainage of the lot gave us the opportunity to create a striking cat walk and drainage feature, which left ample room for their vegetable and herb garden hobby. There is even a nook for the family dog to enjoy!

Edmonds english garden

Washington Landscape and Design LLC

Gary Ward

Теплица Juliana Premium 13.0

Теплицы Juliana

Topanga Canyon Hideaway

Urban Oasis Landscape Design

Raised vegetable beds are set into the hillside. A set of steps takes you up to a level area. Cheerful pink Arctotis grow nearby.

Walnut Creek Landscape

FDC Design Build

Urban Farm with Chickens

Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC

Using cinder blocks and farm troughs to create growing beds for herbs and vegetable. New fence for chickens. And flagstone with DG to create more entertaining space.

1950s Beaumaris

Davidson Design Studio

A garden restoration to complement a stunning 1950s modernist house in Beaumaris. Natural stone elements of the architecture was complemented by recycled bluestone and clay brick edging and random slate pavement, while a planting palette combines natives and shade loving formal plants to create difference between the separated garden rooms.

Dutch Colonial Back Yard Makeover

Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.

Rick Laughlin, APLD

Dream Project edible and native garden

Gardens in Abundance

Backyard Garden Retreat

Earth Design Gardens

1.5 years after installation. 'Full Range' flagstone used for seating area. Existing veggie boxes were modified and reused to better fit the space. Decomposed granite provides walking access around the boxes. Plants like Lavender, Yarrow and Hummingbird Sage support the existing fruit trees by attracting pollinators, adding flowers and pleasant smells to the garden.. Design by Marie Haka of earthdesigngardens.com, Installation by calnativescapes.com

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.